🌱 Patch AM: How many scams hit Troy residents last week—and what they involved

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In today's newsletter:

• How many scams hit Troy residents last week—and what they involved
• How Barnard Elementary's enrollment is changing within Troy School District
• Want a county road job that could place you in Troy?

Also on today's calendar: Wine & Cheese Open House and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: How fast is milk when you pour it? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Monday: Pleasant with some sun, with a high of 75 and low of 56 degrees.
• Tuesday: Partly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 79, low: 59.
• Wednesday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 82 and low of 63 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• 1 scam reported in Troy for week ending Aug. 15, 2026 (seoaklandnews.com) — Troy residents saw just one scam reported to the Better Business Bureau for the week ending August 15, 2026, with a blocked $39.99 subscription charge tied to an online IQ test offer. The report highlights how BBB Scam Tracker works and notes that fraud losses continue to rise nationwide, underscoring the value of monitoring local and personal accounts closely.
   

• 23 African American students enrolled at Barnard Elementary in 2024-25 (seoaklandnews.com) — Barnard Elementary in Troy enrolled 23 African American students in 2024–25, a 53% increase that brought their share of the school's 400 students to 5.8%. Located in Troy School District, whose central office is in the city, Barnard's trends sit alongside districtwide data showing Troy High School with the largest African American enrollment and benefiting from rising state per-pupil funding.
   

• Road Commission for Oakland County Seeking Workers with CDL-A Endorsement (oaklandcounty115.com) — Oakland County's road commission is hiring full-time laborers with CDL-A licenses, and successful applicants could be assigned to the Troy garage among six county locations. The roles pay $21.59 per hour with full benefits and involve road maintenance, storm response, and equipment operation that directly support safe travel for Troy and neighboring communities.
   

📸 Around Troy

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Troy

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★ Featured events ★

Wednesday September 9
• Wine & Cheese Open House →
  Guardian Angel Cemetery, 4701 N Rochester Rd,
  1:00 pm

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Other local events

Thursday August 27
• MJR Theatres Hosts Annual Family Film Festival →
  MJR Troy Cinema, 100 E Maple Rd, Troy
  9:00 am
• Big Screen Rewind - Harry Potter 25th Anniversary Marathon At Select MJR Theatres! →
  MJR Troy Cinema, 100 E Maple Rd, Troy
  2:00 pm
Wednesday September 2
• "Whiplash" Tom Santilli Presents: The Magic of Movies at MJR Troy Cinema →
  MJR Troy Cinema, 100 E Maple Rd, Troy
  7:00 pm
Thursday September 3
• Big Boy of Troy Cruise Night →
  Big Boy, 200 W Maple Rd, Troy
  5:00 pm
Tuesday September 8
• Come Join the Troy Community Chorus →
  6363 Livernois Rd, Troy
  7:00 pm
Friday September 11
• Come From Away →
  Ridgedale Players, 205 W Long Lake Rd, Troy
  7:30 pm
Saturday September 19
• Troy Gym Kids Night Out →
  Troy Gym 3, 1921 Northwood, Troy
  6:30 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Monday August 24
• Tech Tutoring
  North Macomb Branch Library North Branch - Group Study Room C
  1:00 pm
• Board of Trustee Work Session →
  Waterford Township- Township Calendar Waterford Town Hall3rd Floor External Conference Room (3-1)5200 Civic Center Dr.Waterford, MI  48329 - 5200 CIVIC CENTER DR Waterford MI 48329
  4:30 pm
• Committee of the Whole (COW)
  Fitzgerald Public Schools Community Engagement Center (Gym)
  5:30 pm
• Cozy Cup & Color Club →
  Sterling Heights Public Library Library > Programming Center - 40255 Dodge Park Road Sterling Hei
  6:00 pm
• Board of Trustees Meeting →
  Waterford Township- Township Calendar - Township of Waterford - Auditorium 5200 Civic Center Dr Waterford MI 48329
  6:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• We had a great experience with DNT Land Management.
  Our very neglected and overgrown areas were cleaned up quickly. Trees down, brush cleaned and cleared away. Very professional and kind. It was… (Nextdoor Wattles and Livernois)
• Saw a stray, white and beige, medium sized, mixed breed dog at Julian and Duke.
  Tried to get him in my vehicle, but he/she was very frightened. Went North on Blair Dr. (Nextdoor Windmill Point North)

• Lifetime Fitness - Life Time, Inc. posted a job opening for Summer Camp Counselor in Troy. Apply here.
• Marriott International posted a job opening for Housekeeping in Troy. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Troy here.

🗞 Nearby News

Clawson

• Clawson Chamber Hosting Resource Fair Aug. 27 (oaklandcounty115.com)
• Paul A. Schalm School enrolled 17 multiracial students in 2024-25 (seoaklandnews.com)

Birmingham

• Birmingham Public Schools Hiring Two District Social Workers (oaklandcounty115.com)
• 'Disgusted': Birmingham home health workers say delayed pay arrives after Local 4 reached out, issue persists (clickondetroit.com)
• In-state DL prospect to take unofficial visit to MSU football in October (usatoday.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

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