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New West Bloomfield library director takes the helm Prior to assuming the position of the director of the West Bloomfield Township Public Library, Cathy Russ was the director of the Troy Public Library. Photo by Deb Jacques Advertisement WEST BLOOMFIELD — As someone who grew up in Troy and served as the Troy Public Library director for more than 13 years, it was going to take a pretty good opportunity for Cathy Russ to leave her position there. Just such an opportunity came along earlier this year, when she learned that the West Bloomfield Township Public Library was searching for a new di...

Oakland Mall, Somerset Collection navigate holidays amid pandemic At Oakland Mall, the holiday shopping season has continued with safety precautions. Photo by Deb Jacques Photo by Deb Jacques Advertisement TROY — For the many businesses that call Troy home, being flexible and engaging customers in new ways has been key to operating during the pandemic. This is especially evident in the two major shopping complexes of Oakland Mall and Somerset Collection. Jean Tallent, the head of marketing at Oakland Mall, said that COVID-19 has undeniably changed this year’s shopping season. More than 80...

New interchange at 14 Mile and Big Beaver operational soon The new interchanges opening soon on Interstate 75 at 14 Mile and Big Beaver Roads in Troy are called diverging diamonds, and they promise to provide a safer and more orderly flow of traffic. Photo by Deb Jacques Advertisement TROY — Work is nearing completion on a new style of interchange on Interstate 75 at 14 Mile and Big Beaver roads, and officials are confident that motorists will come to appreciate the more orderly flow of traffic it creates. The new system is called a diverging diamond interchange, or DDI. The one at Big Beav...

Photo by Deb Jacques Staff researches feasibility of relocating Active Adult Center to Civic Center Complex Advertisement MADISON HEIGHTS — City officials in Madison Heights say that the city’s new long-term strategic planning process has proven to be a success, with many goals having been fulfilled. At a meeting Dec. 7, officials took stock of the progress made so far and began considering other areas of focus for the community. “(The process) has focused the city’s spending and efforts on the city’s significant issues to make real progress in only two years,” Madison Heights Cit...

Roseville charity hosts drive-thru collection for children in need Dominic Miller, the 11-year-old founder of Dominic’s Christmas Wish, gets some help from the den leader of his Cub Scout troop, Chantuay McCoy, of Mount Clemens, during the event. Photo by Deb Jacques Photo by Deb Jacques Advertisement ROSEVILLE — For eight years Dominic’s Christmas Wish has helped make the holidays a little happier by collecting books, pajamas and toys for kids staying in shelters and for other aid organizations. It was started by 11-year-old Dominic Miller, who was inspired to help children after his ...