April 1, 2015 – April Fool’s Day
Wednesday, April 1, 2015 Throughout the United States, Canada, and Europe April 1 is recognized as April Fool’s Day. While there are lots of interesting theories regarding the origin of this day of pranks,...
Mar. 31, 2015 – Cindy Kmett
Tuesday, March 31, 2015 Those who follow Troy politics in the Somerset Gazette or read the razor sharp editorial comments in the Gazette’s weekly police blotter are well acquainted with Cindy Kmett. For over...
Mar. 30, 2015 – Attempted Assassination of President Reagan 1981
Monday, March 30, 2015 Just 69 days into his first term, President Ronald Reagan was shot on March 30, 1981 while exiting the Washington Hilton Hotel. He had just finished a speaking engagement and...
Mar. 29, 2015 – St. Anastasia Resurrection Choir helps grieving families feel loved and welcomed
Sunday, March 29, 2015 The greeting in the entranceway at St. Anastasia Roman Catholic Church on John R. Road in Troy declares “Always Loved, Always Welcome.” The mission of the church, which was established...
Mar. 28, 2015 – Kīlauea Volcano Eruption (Then and Now)
Saturday, March 28, 2015 When Kīlauea Volcano had its first major eruption in 115 years on February 28, 1955, Troy ophthalmologist Dr. Andrew Ogawa was a boy on the island of Oahu, and had...
Mar. 27, 2015 – Uncle Luke’s Feed Store – Troy’s “everything” store, with a family tradition
Friday, March 27, 2015 Not many Troy businesses claim a lion among their “satisfied customers,” yet the diversity of Uncle Luke’s Feed Store’s inventory makes such unusual customer needs a part of daily business....
Mar. 26, 2015 – Mayor Louise Schilling, a Respected City of Troy Leader for More Than Two Decades
Thursday, March 26, 2015 Most of us know former Troy Mayor Louise Schilling as an effective, long-time leader in the City’s government and community organizations, but her earliest interest in Troy was purely recreational....
Mar. 25, 2015 – Clowning Around in the 50s and 60s– Part 2
Wednesday, March 25, 2015 Clarence R. Cummings Jr. portrayed Milky the Clown for Twin Pines Dairy. Cummings started learning magic when he was twelve and received a magic set for Christmas. He read library...
Mar. 24, 2015 – Exxon Valdez crashes in Alaska 1989
Tuesday, March 24, 2015 One of the most devastating environmental disasters in human history occurred on March 24, 1989. On that date, the Exxon Valdez oil supertanker ran aground on Bligh Reef spilling 11...
Mar. 23, 2015 – Clowning Around in the 50s and 60s
Monday, March 23, 2015 Baby boomers who grew up in Metropolitan Detroit have fond memories of two clowns who starred in local children’s TV shows. Today’s story is about Ricky the Clown. Read on...
Mar. 22, 2015 – Arlene Gresham, Troy’s 1960 – 1980 “Unsung Hero”
Sunday, March 22, 2015 Arlene Gresham’s 1980 retirement from Troy City Hall essentially closed the doors on a gone-by era in which women played multiple roles as the silent partner to men in charge....
Mar. 21, 2015 – The Story of the Parsonage
Parsonage on moving day August 20, 2003 Parsonage at the Troy Historic Village Saturday, March 21, 2015 A small Methodist congregation was established in...
Mar. 20, 2015 – The Story of the Lone Ranger– A Surprising Troy Association
Brace Beemer (center) and WXYZ crew Friday, March 20, 2015 Today’s story is a condensed version of an article written by Radio Historian and Troy resident, Larry Zdeb. Mr. Zdeb has provided many presentations...
Mar. 19, 2015 – Somerset Gazette 35 Years Old
The first issue of the Somerset Gazette documented the relocation of Poppleton School to the Troy Historic Village Thursday, March 19, 2015 In 1980 Troy was a 25 year old city. Rochester and...
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