Sunbright voters have August 6 polling date, November alderman election ahead
Voters assigned to Sunbright precinct 5-1 can cast ballots at City Hall from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. on August 6, while the city’s municipal election is set for November 3.
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State environmental review advances proposed 364-home Kohnen development in St. Michael
A Minnesota Environmental Quality Board monitor lists a proposed 364-home Kohnen development on 149.6 acres of agricultural land in St. Michael. The record does not establish final city approval.
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Alma’s Lock and Dam 4 open house draws 862 visitors as community event grows
Lock and Dam 4’s July 25 open house brought 862 visitors to Alma, alongside the Chamber’s expanded Best Dam Day programming and stronger participation from local businesses.
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Waynesboro water rates to rise in September after first increase since 2010
Waynesboro’s Board of Aldermen voted to increase municipal water rates beginning in September 2026, ending a rate freeze reported to have lasted since 2010.
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Cushing advances its “Forward 2050” comprehensive-planning process
Cushing’s official calendar listed the Forward 2050 Comprehensive Plan during the week of July 26, 2026, confirming an active planning process while leaving proposals, hearings and adoption dates undisclosed.
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Ira Township police-protection millage went before voters Aug. 4; result not established
Ira Township placed a police-protection millage proposal on the Aug. 4, 2026, state primary ballot after a similar proposal reportedly failed the previous year. The available sources do not establish the certified result.
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Roanoke’s 2026 municipal election picture remains incomplete as key city dates approach
Roanoke’s official city page lists City Council meetings on Aug. 3 and Aug. 17, ahead of Alabama’s Aug. 25, 2026, municipal election date. Candidate and ballot details remain unconfirmed.
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Standish-area schools to replace playgrounds after inspection finds dangerous equipment
MSAD 6 plans to replace playground equipment during the 2026-27 school year after an inspection found broken equipment and exposed rusted metal.
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Mount Joy water authority extends utility-bill deadline as Fairview Street main project proceeds
Mount Joy Borough Authority extended the water-and-sewer bill deadline to Aug. 31 after a mail problem, while warning of possible traffic changes during Fairview Street construction.
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Dodgeville’s $2.04 Million WIS 23 and US 18 Reconstruction Project Nears Scheduled Completion
A Wisconsin DOT project covering WIS 23 and the US 18–Johns Street intersection was scheduled for completion in early August, but the available record does not confirm whether work finished on time.
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2026 Illinois resilience plan identifies Burr Ridge’s South Frontage Road beside wetlands
A 2026 transportation-resilience plan names South Frontage Road in Burr Ridge as adjacent to regulatory wetlands, potentially informing future infrastructure and drainage decisions—but it does not award construction or set a roadwork schedule.
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Drakes Branch voters were set to choose six Town Council members in Virginia’s August primary
An official Virginia election document listed six Drakes Branch Town Council seats for the Aug. 4, 2026, called primary election.
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Mineral Wells extends Millsap water contract for 30 days, approves $400,000 for Hilltop planning
The Mineral Wells City Council extended its wholesale water contract with Millsap while negotiations continued and approved another $400,000 for planning the Hilltop Water Treatment Plant project.
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Mississippi legislative summary names Raymond assistance measure, but key details remain unclear
A 2026 Mississippi legislative summary refers to assistance for the City of Raymond, but the available records do not establish the amount, eligibility rules, funding source or effective date.
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Bardstown City Schools adds second school resource officer for elementary campuses
Mike Medley joined Bardstown City Schools on July 1 as its second School Resource Officer, with an office at Bardstown Elementary School and a primary focus on preschool-through-fifth-grade campuses.
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Bargersville council agenda puts development activity on the public record
A June 9 Bargersville Town Council agenda lists a development item attributed to Sarah Evans, with no project, parcel or requested action identified in the available agenda.
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WisDOT schedules 2026 Holy Hill Road improvement through Richfield
A Wisconsin DOT transportation program lists a $4 million-to-$4.999 million resurfacing and reconstruction project for STH 167, or Holy Hill Road, between STH 175 and Interstate 41 in the Village of Richfield.
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Buford-area proposal for 83 homes draws traffic and environmental concerns near Patrick Elementary
A developer has proposed 83 homes on 33 acres near Camp Branch Road and Kilgore Road in Buford. Residents have raised concerns about traffic and environmental effects, with a major vote expected in June 2026.
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Beeville utility bills dated Aug. 6; unpaid accounts face Sept. 21 disconnection date
Beeville’s 2026 utility calendar sets Aug. 31 as the due date for August water and sewer bills, followed by a Sept. 4 penalty and notice date and a scheduled Sept. 21 disconnection date.
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Athens County data-center proposal near The Plains faces reported setback
A local report says officials voted against allowing a proposed data center in Athens County, but the governing body, vote tally and legal status remain unconfirmed.
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Lakewood Local Schools’ new superintendent begins August 1
Lakewood Local Schools approved Heather Hedgepeth as superintendent at a special meeting on April 16. Her official start date is August 1, 2026, just before the 2026-27 school year.
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South Haven approves funding for new park’s construction phase
South Haven City Council approved funding June 16 for the construction phase of a new park, estimated at about $900,000.