Palmdale Begins Palmdale Boulevard Road Rehabilitation Project
Construction has begun on Palmdale Boulevard, with intermittent lane closures also scheduled on 65th Street West from July 27 through Aug. 2.
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Roseville Council Filing Closes for Districts 2 and 4
Roseville’s regular filing period for two City Council seats closed Aug. 7, but one or both races could remain open through Aug. 12.
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Lancaster Expands Police Technology and Community Safety Programs
Lancaster is carrying its hybrid police model into 2026 with a $10.6 million investment, a crime-analysis center and planned enforcement growth.
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Newport News moves toward vote on proposed 1% retail tax for schools
Newport News City Council has begun a referendum process for a proposed retail tax of up to 1% dedicated to school construction and major renovations.
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Monroe seeks bids to expand Jacks Creek wastewater plant to 6.8 million gallons per day
The City of Monroe is requesting sealed bids for an expansion of the Jacks Creek Water Pollution Control Plant, with bidder-status notices expected by Aug. 21, 2026.
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Knightstown-area data center advances after Henry County zoning vote
Henry County commissioners voted 2-1 on Jan. 28 to approve planned-unit-development zoning for a proposed data center near I-70 and State Road 109 outside Knightstown.
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South Pasadena schedules community meetings on transit-area housing changes
South Pasadena announced community meetings on state-mandated land-use and housing changes near transit as the city continues its 2021–2029 housing-element update.
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Streetsboro schools remain under financial precaution as district plans 2026-27 staffing changes
Streetsboro City Schools remains in Ohio Financial Precaution status, with a part-time middle-school athletic director position planned and a 7-mill levy headed to the May 5 ballot.
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New NC 50 roundabout and I-95 bridge overhaul open in Benson
A new roundabout and bridge overhaul at the NC 50 and Interstate 95 connection in Benson opened July 15, changing traffic movement and local interstate access.
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Lincoln City continues Nelscott water and sewer replacement amid summer street closures
Lincoln City’s Nelscott infrastructure project continues through summer 2026, replacing about 1,900 feet of aging water and sewer lines while two street segments face access restrictions.
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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.