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Week in Review: Open Carry Debate, Telenovelas and a Protest

Here's a recap of the biggest stories in Troy during the week of April 16-22.

A lot happened this past week, and we want to make sure you didn't miss a thing.

Here are some of the biggest stories:

  • Government: . Teachers, union members and others chanted, marched and yelled at people arriving for a Republican dinner Tuesday at the San Marino Club, where Gov. Scott Walker of Wisconsin was to be a speaker.
  • Volunteers in the news: . 5K run honors slain child abuse victim Dominick Calhoun at Kensington Metropark in Milford.
  • House & Home: . Metro Detroit interior designers and volunteers aplenty prepare to wow tourgoers this May at the Junior League of Detroit Show House.
  • Pet of the Week: . Kennedy and Tyler are available for adoption through Paws for Life Rescue in Troy.
  • Sports: . Ravens starter Dominic Valente strikes out 10 batters in a complete game shutout against Oakland Activities Association Blue foe. . The Ravens win 2-0 game over Troy on Friday in the rain; Berkley tennis beats Harrison 5-3; Troy boys lacrosse wins easy over Avondale. . Breaking down local OAA squads: With a first-year coach at the school and inexperienced players, the varsity squad has a lot of work to do.
  • Readers' Choice: . Whether you're in the mood for a bowl of Yakisoba or a plate of spicy tuna rolls, Troy Patch readers say Sushi Do is the place to go.
  • Police News: . This information was obtained from the Troy Police Department. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction. . According to the Birmingham Police Department, the 18-year-old from Troy was carrying a M1-.30 caliber rifle that was fully loaded with one round in the chamber. . Troy High senior Sean Michael Combs, 18, was arrested Friday in downtown Birmingham after he was found carrying a loaded M1 Garand rifle.
  • Schools: . Spanish teacher Julie Tucker works with her students to create the short Spanish soap operas as a year-end project.
  • Patch Drives: . Angela Youngblood is a mom of four whose full-size van is in need of a savvy replacement. Her journey starts with you: What should she test drive?
  • Accomplishments: . Troy High School's Troy Chen was the runaway winner of the Troy Patch Winter Athlete of the Season poll, with more than 83 percent of the vote and 1,799 total votes.

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