METRO DETROIT — Hotels and banquet halls are adjusting to a new normal after being empty for months as government and health officials paused large gatherings during the height of the COVID-19 crisis.

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.

ROCHESTER — The Rochester Fire Department is taking registrations for its third annual Citizens Fire Academy, which will begin Sept. 13.

ROCHESTER — The Art and Apples Festival will return to Rochester next month, signaling to locals that fall is near.

ROCHESTER/SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Local dogs have a new place to run free, play and meet some new four-legged friends.

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.

OAKLAND TOWNSHIP/ROCHESTER HILLS — Motorists driving through Oakland Township and Rochester Hills may notice traffic congestion in certain areas.

ROCHESTER — The Rochester Police Department is inviting the public to share comments during a voluntary state assessment later this month.

ROCHESTER — Rochester City Councilwoman Amanda Harrison has resigned from her position.

ROCHESTER — The Royal Park Hotel in downtown Rochester has been sold.

OAKLAND TOWNSHIP — Trail users now have a new place to park to access the northern end of the Paint Creek Trail.

ROCHESTER/ROCHESTER HILLS/OAKLAND TOWNSHIP — Voters made their party picks for governor, candidates for Congress and a number of local races in Oakland County Aug. 2.

BLOOMFIELD HILLS — Adults are invited to grab some friends and take to the trails for a night of adventure.