Mont Vernon seeks proposals for future of 1909 Daland Memorial Library building
Mont Vernon is inviting proposals for a future use, lease, rental, community use or purchase of the historic Daland Memorial Library building.
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Grain Valley moves toward $4.6 million water-tower upgrade and new water mains
Grain Valley’s capital plan allocates $4.2 million in 2026 for a $4.6 million Water Tower Upgrade, with underground mains and valve work expected to begin in July.
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Island County advances zoning changes aimed at workforce housing in Freeland
Island County has advanced proposed zoning changes for workforce housing in Freeland’s Non-Municipal Urban Growth Area, with septic capacity still required for development.
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Dilley approves $560,000 bid for grant-funded water improvements after rebid
Dilley City Council approved A&A Pipeline Services’ $560,000 bid for water-system improvements and emergency backup power after an earlier proposal exceeded the project’s grant budget by more than two times.
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Deadly shooting in Bedias remains under investigation by Grimes County authorities
A man died after suffering multiple gunshot wounds on Independence Drive in Bedias on July 11. Another man was detained after telling investigators he fired the shots.
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Kennebunk Select Board advances proposed charter changes for attorney review
The Kennebunk Select Board sent draft town-charter amendments to the town attorney after its July 21 meeting. The proposal would overhaul recall provisions and make three additional charter changes, but voters have not approved the amendments.
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Mt Sterling accepts bid and secures $98,000 for Spring Street resurfacing
The Mount Sterling City Council accepted Walker Construction’s bid for the 2026 Street Resurfacing Project and approved $98,000 in state transportation funding for Spring Street.
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Los Angeles finalizes five-year agreement for Encino community compost hub
Los Angeles City Council approved a five-year agreement allowing LA Compost to operate and maintain a community compost hub at Sepulveda Garden Center in Encino.
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Aurora agrees to three-year EMS Unlimited contract beginning Aug. 18
Aurora and EMS Unlimited agreed to a three-year emergency medical services contract running from Aug. 18, 2026, through Aug. 17, 2029.
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Massachusetts advances eminent-domain plan for former Norwood Hospital site
The Massachusetts Legislature approved emergency legislation authorizing the Commonwealth to acquire the former Norwood Hospital property through eminent domain. The measure was sent to Gov. Maura Healey for consideration.
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Lewes water and sewer extension remains under construction on Hoornkill Avenue
The Lewes Board of Public Works is continuing its Hoornkill Avenue water and sewer extension from Pilottown Road, with monthly progress meetings scheduled through completion.
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Prior Lake council advances 262-home Vierling property proposal
The Prior Lake City Council moved forward with a proposal for 262 low- and medium-density homes on about 88 acres near County Highways 21 and 42.
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Fayette County schools expand student technology and screen-time guidance for 2026-27
The Fayette County School Corporation says expanded technology and screen-time guidance will begin with the 2026-27 school year, while Spartan Flex Academy will continue as a personalized program.
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White Salmon water-main construction continues through summer 2026
White Salmon is replacing aging water-transmission lines with a new 20-inch main, new service connections and street restoration in several city corridors.
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Oro Valley’s Path Forward plan moves toward November 2026 voter decision
Oro Valley’s Town Council adopted the 10-year Path Forward plan on May 6. Public implementation and engagement are scheduled from August through November 2026, ahead of a voter decision.
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Brunswick County schedules hearing on 173-home planned development near Leland
Brunswick County will hold an Aug. 10 public hearing on a proposed 173-unit single-family development off Old Town Creek Road near Leland.
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Mathiston water project advances with proposed wells, storage tank and pipe replacements
Mathiston has opened an engineering-services procurement for a proposed HUD water-infrastructure project involving new wells, storage, pipe replacements and automated meters.
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Freeport district cuts bus route for 62 students to save about $75,000
Freeport School District 145 plans to eliminate a bus route serving 62 Center and Blackhawk elementary students starting with the 2026-27 school year.
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Rolla voters approve quarter-cent sales tax for Centre recreation improvements
Rolla voters approved Proposition S with 54% of the vote, authorizing a one-quarter-of-one-percent city sales tax for operations and improvements at The Centre.
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Temple Terrace continues work on a plan to remove PFAS from its drinking water
Temple Terrace officials were moving closer to a plan for addressing elevated PFAS in the city’s municipal water system, but a final treatment project had not been announced.
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Federal officials drop proposed ICE detention facility in Romulus
Federal officials said June 18 they were no longer pursuing an ICE detention facility at a 249,000-square-foot warehouse near Detroit Metropolitan Airport.
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DeBary’s Main Street project moves toward construction as US 17-92 road work nears
Infrastructure for DeBary Main Street is in place as developers prepare for homes and businesses near SunRail. A separate US 17-92 project is set for September.