ROCHESTER HILLS — A Rochester Hills man will stand trial for reportedly stealing the deposits of prospective business owners after their deals failed, according to Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel.

ROCHESTER — Patrons of downtown Rochester can enjoy the fall flavors of Michigan with a number of limited-edition menu offerings at local restaurants.

ROCHESTER HILLS — As the weather cools, there is plenty to do at the Rochester Hills Museum at Van Hoosen Farm to celebrate the harvest season.

ROCHESTER — Interim City Manager Nik Banda has been named the new official city manager of the city of Rochester, after Tecumseh City Manager Dan Swallow reportedly turned down the job.

STERLING HEIGHTS/ROCHESTER HILLS — Sterling Heights’ longtime city planner has found new career plans.

OAKLAND COUNTY — Oakland Community College in Farmington Hills, along with the other 27 community colleges in Michigan, was recently “strengthened,” thanks to a $750,000 grant awarded to the Michigan Community College Association from the Kresge Foundation’s Education Program.

ROCHESTER HILLS — The Oakland County Sheriff’s Office is investigating after a threat was reported at Stoney Creek High School Sept. 20. According to reports, the school was put on lockdown at around 11:48 a.m.

OAKLAND COUNTY — Oakland County Parks and Recreation is developing plans to possibly convert the Red Oaks Golf Course into a walkable park with open space, trails and other amenities.

OAKLAND COUNTY — An invasive bug that poses a threat to the state’s fruit crops has made its way to Michigan.

ROCHESTER HILLS — Fifty-six. In just two games this season, Rochester Hills Stoney Creek (2-0) has averaged 56 points per game behind senior running back Jon Fogler.

ROCHESTER HILLS — The Oakland County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in identifying a woman who reportedly passed a stolen check for thousands of dollars and then tried to use a stolen credit card.

ROCHESTER HILLS/TROY — A Troy woman has died from injuries following a car crash in Rochester Hills Aug. 30.

ROCHESTER HILLS/AUBURN HILLS/BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP — A 17-year-old boy was arrested after reportedly bringing a gun into a football game at Avondale High School Sept. 1.

ROCHESTER HILLS — Rochester Hills Mayor Bryan Barnett’s State of the City addresses are anything but ordinary, and this year was no exception.

ROCHESTER/ROCHESTER HILLS/OAKLAND TOWNSHIP — Students and families in the Rochester Community Schools district can track their school bus with the help of a new smartphone app this school year.

ROCHESTER HILLS — Members of the community are invited to gather Sept. 20 to give their thoughts on Adams Road.

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OAKLAND TOWNSHIP — At the age of 7, Nyla Johnson, of Oakland Township, wrote her first published book, proving age is just a number.

ROCHESTER HILLS — A woman accused of assaulting a Meijer cashier earlier this month has been identified by police.

ROCHESTER — Guests will soon have a new place to gather to learn all about Meadow Brook Hall and its rich history.