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.

METRO DETROIT — Last year, many child care centers across Michigan were forced to close their doors due to financial strain and limited staff, but this year, local centers say their business is booming.

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.