Troy Schools Beef Up Security; Troy Patch Editor Resigns; More Top Troy News

A lot happened last week, and we want to make sure you didn't miss the top headlines on Troy Patch. Here are five of our most-read stories from the past week:

1. Crosstown Hockey Rivalry Ends in Fight at Troy Sports Center. Students, parents and alumni from Troy and Athens high schools took to social media Wednesday night to discuss the brawl.
2. Ed Pennington Sworn In as Troy City Councilman. Council unanimously appointed Pennington Monday evening.
3. . Find out what the experts are saying about the Dec. 21, 2012, Doomsday prophesies, the end of the Mayan calendar and their potential impact on Troy.
4. TSD Superintendent: Security Changes to Remain in Effect 'Until Further Notice' "In the wake of last Friday’s tragedy in Connecticut, we are in the process of taking a closer look at the security of our school buildings and the protection of our students and staff," Troy Schools Superintendent Barbara Fowler wrote in a recent letter
5. . On my last day as editor of Troy Patch, I'm taking a moment to say thank you and look back at all that's happened in the past year.

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