Gas & Diesel Watch: Canton-Massillon regular $3.870; diesel $4.764 (July 16)
Canton-Massillon AAA averages for July 16: Regular $3.870 (up from $3.771 yesterday) and Diesel $4.764 (up from $4.628).
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Marquette County CTH E roadwork starts July 13: detours + resident access rules
Oxford WI – Marquette County crews will replace pavement on CTH E (CTH J to CTH B) starting July 13, with resident-only access during flagging.
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Ebola in eastern Congo: deaths pass 700 as WHO cites tracking strain
As of 11 July 2026, WHO-linked totals put eastern DRC Ebola at 1,926 confirmed cases and 702 deaths—while WHO and ECDC warn surveillance and referrals are lagging.
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UN Security Council extends Red Sea reporting with Resolution 2826—trade risk
UN Security Council Resolution 2826 extends Red Sea monthly reporting for 6 months. The U.S. MARAD advisory stays active through Sept. 22.
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Clinton NJ tax bills being printed: 2.879% rate and grace through Aug. 19
Town of Clinton says 2026-27 property tax bills are online, being printed, and expected in late July, with grace extended through Aug. 19 (rate: 2.879%).
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Columbus installs protected bike lane on North 4th Street—cost and detours
Columbus’ new North 4th St protected bike lane runs from Warren to E. Hudson with post separation. City guidance routes cyclists to Olentangy Trail and Summit.
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St. Paul residents: July 21 legislative hearing set for sewer-repair assessments
RES 26-724 set a July 21 legislative hearing (10 a.m.) and a Sept. 2 public hearing (3:30 p.m.) for emergency sewer repair assessments.
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Boyle Heights fire recovery: LADOT paused DASH/Cityride fares and added buses
After the June 17 Boyle Heights warehouse fire, LADOT paused DASH and Cityride fares in the neighborhood, added buses, and kept the Community Resource Center open through July 17.
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McKinney City Council to Consider Resolution Supporting Adjustment to Texas Wireless 9-1-1 Fee and Sustainable NG9-1-1 Funding
McKinney TX – On July 7, 2026, City Council’s consent agenda includes a resolution supporting a statewide wireless 9-1-1 fee adjustment for NG9-1-1.
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Corpus Christi Council takes no action on up to $120M WaterSMART grant for Inner Harbor
On June 30, Corpus Christi City Council took no action on a motion seeking up to $120M in WaterSMART grant funding for Inner Harbor desalination.
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Don’t miss the Aug. 4 primary: Salem-area voter registration deadline
Salem-area voters have a July 8 registration deadline for the Aug. 4, 2026 Missouri primary. Check your status, register/update, and call Dent County Clerk.
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DOE emergency orders for PJM hot-weather reliability: dispatch and last resort
DOE issued emergency orders for PJM on June 30, 2026—dispatch authority runs to July 3 (extended to July 6) and last-resort backup runs to July 7.
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FDA letter urges tighter infant formula supplier oversight after July 13
United States Food Drug and Consumer Safety – On July 13, FDA asked infant formula makers to tighten supplier oversight and move faster when safety signals appear.
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Phoenix garbage bills rise July 2026: New $42.32/month solid waste rate
Phoenix AZ – Starting July 1, 2026, the City’s residential solid waste fee increases by $5/month to $42.32, with phased-in future years and a container discount update.
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Detroit extreme-heat protections: cooling centers and DWSD water shutoffs
Detroit Mayor Mary Sheffield’s July 1 order expands extreme-heat protections—cooling-center hours for July 3 and DWSD water shutoff limits.
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Minneapolis faces up to a $33 million budget gap for 2027—what it could mean for residents
Minneapolis leaders are preparing the 2027 budget with a projected general-fund gap of up to $33 million. Here’s what to watch next.
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DOE Order 202-26-35 for PJM grid reliability: what to watch (July 14–21)
DOE Order 202-26-35 is in effect July 14–21 for PJM reliability during the heat peak, directing unit dispatch and authorizing backup power as needed.
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DOJ election pressure raises questions on armed federal agents at polls, noncitizen voting
DOJ is spotlighting election compliance ahead of major votes, with questions over armed federal agents near polls and noncitizen-related voter-record rules.
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Avondale City Council to consider July 13 user-fee changes for Sept. 1 start
Avondale AZ—A July 13 public notice proposes Sept. 1 user-fee changes for park rentals, new traffic-control charges, and removing some police fingerprint fees.
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Chandler voters decide Proposition 415 July 21: YES/NO + deadlines
Chandler AZ – Proposition 415 asks voters to ratify the 2026 General Plan update. Here’s what a YES/NO vote means—and the July 10 and July 21 deadlines.
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Atascosa County District Court Posts Criminal and Civil Dockets (July 14)
Pleasanton TX residents can check Atascosa County’s 81st/218th District Court docket PDFs posted July 14, 2026 for criminal and civil trial settings.
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Boston Zoning Commission July 15 agenda: Codman Square and L Street Station
Boston MA – Boston Zoning Commission holds a virtual hearing July 15 (9 a.m.-11 a.m.) on Codman Square zoning and the L Street Station Phase 2 plan.