Finance + Legal Services

Savings, service with a smile

Like a Good Neighbor, Ann Percy and State Farm are there Article by Cindy Stewart | Photography by Simran Bajwa (photosbysimba.com) Not many women will tell you they followed in their father’s footsteps for a career, but Ann Percy did.   She ended up becoming Troy’s original Good Neighbor.   Growing up in Battle Creek, Ann loved that her Dad was one of the few fathers that could take part in her elementary school activities. Bob Gronewold was a State Farm Insurance agent and, as his own...

Home + Design

Hello Gorgeous Garage

Imagine your dream garage as you say goodbye to floor stains and clutter forever Article by Todd Haight | Photography by Simran Bajwa (photosbysimba.com) Every day, I’m bombarded with ads for garage floor coverings promising 5, 10 or even 15-year warranties. So, how could I say no to a lifetime warranty from Hello Garage?   And who offers that, anyway? This company must have a secret recipe for floor coatings.   Turns out, two secret recipes.   First, polyaspartic floor coating...

Arts + Culture

Using art to elevate your home

One-of-a-kind artwork creates a sense of luxury while letting you express your own style Article by Todd Haight | Photography by Simran Bajwa (photosbysimba.com) When it comes to home decor, ya gotta have art. But have you considered original art? It’s a powerful and personalized way to express yourself while elevating your home design. The question is, where do you begin? “You don’t have to research artists or search for the perfect piece. Find something that’s interesting to you, something...

Arts + Culture

For the love of laughter

Local magicians have a few tricks up their sleeves Article by Todd Haight | Photography by Kevin Shea Photography There’s magic in laughter and certainly in love. And then there’s Lady Sarah and Keith Fields, owners of Michigan's only magic dinner theatre – The Magic Soiree in Troy ( TheMagicSoiree.com ).   This is a night of sophisticated shenanigans, illusions and sleight of hand, led by this British-born couple who have found celebrity in silliness.   Or perhaps it's cleverly disguised...