Mequon council to consider five-year extension of city water-utility operating contract
The Mequon Common Council is scheduled to consider extending City Water, LLC’s contract to operate the Mequon Water Utility for five years.
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Plainfield Township voters considered 10-year trail and recreation millage serving Belmont
A Plainfield Township ballot proposal sought a maximum annual levy of 0.4596 mill for trails and recreation areas from 2026 through 2035.
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Danville Town Council held Aug. 5 public meeting; no vote verified in available record
Danville Town Council held its regularly scheduled public meeting Aug. 5 at Town Hall, but the available official record does not show whether the council adopted any policy, project or spending action.
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North Kansas City seeks commercial development proposals by Aug. 18
North Kansas City is accepting proposals for commercial-property development, with responses due to City Clerk Crystal Doss by noon on Aug. 18, 2026.
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Huntington City Council calendar sets July and August dates, but no major action is confirmed
Huntington has posted a July 13 City Council agenda and listed August 10 and 11 council dates, but available official material does not identify a confirmed project, vote or service change.
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Bemidji boundary case moves toward November election after ruling favoring Northern Township
An administrative order says Northern Township’s proposed incorporation would take effect only after an election and qualification of a new township council, while the related Bemidji annexation proceeding remains unresolved.
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Willow Park utility improvements on Bankhead Highway continue, city says
The City of Willow Park says utility improvement work on Bankhead Highway is continuing and asks residents, drivers and businesses for patience.
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Bainbridge Launches 17-Street Resurfacing Program Covering More Than 97,000 Square Yards
The City of Bainbridge announced a milling and resurfacing program for 17 city streets, with work required to begin within 30 days of written notice and scheduled for completion by Sept. 30, 2026.
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Kearney Water-Tank Project Had an April 29 Scheduled Finish; Final Outcome Remains Unconfirmed
Kearney city records scheduled demolition of a 250,000-gallon pedestal tank and final grading for a municipal water-infrastructure project through April 29, 2026. The available records do not confirm whether construction was completed or document effects on customers.
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Quarry Road Fire in Shallotte Prompted Multi-Agency Response Before Containment Updates
The Quarry Road Fire began July 10 in Shallotte. A July 11 update reported approximately 300 acres burned and 10% containment as multiple agencies assisted the response.
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Lamoille broadcast site reported under repair after outage, district says
The Elko Television District reported May 29 that its Lamoille broadcast site was out of service and under repair, with no restoration date provided.
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La Salle County voters will decide whether to enable a Southwest Texas College campus in Cotulla
A November 2026 annexation vote could authorize Southwest Texas College to levy property taxes for a planned Cotulla campus and related startup costs.
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Hooksett council approves Quimby Mountain stewardship plan after abutter concerns
The Hooksett Town Council approved a stewardship plan for Quimby Mountain on July 22, 2026, while coverage of the meeting highlighted concerns raised by abutting property owners.
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Ogemaw County road officials cite severe-weather damage and advance 2026-29 transportation planning
The Ogemaw County Road Commission temporarily closed all seasonal roads after severe-weather impacts and identified transportation planning for 2026 and 2027-2029.
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Kasson asked residents to reduce electricity use during an urgent July repair
The City of Kasson asked residents to reduce electricity use during a Friday afternoon repair on July 17, 2026, warning that the work could increase the risk of power loss.
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Jefferson City weighs tax abatements for 180-unit apartment project
The Jefferson City Council considered tax abatements for a proposed 180-unit apartment project and separately reviewed the city’s 2026 Community Development Block Grant action plan.
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Washington Parish approves cost-sharing agreement for Cecil Payner Road rehabilitation
Washington Parish adopted Resolution 26-1508 on July 13, authorizing a 50/50 agreement with Tangipahoa Parish for Cecil Payner Road drainage, culvert and rehabilitation work.
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Grapeland ISD names new superintendent after 2026 leadership transition
Grapeland ISD named Dr. Jerry Gibson its superintendent lone finalist on June 8, 2026. A later district homepage announcement welcomes Dr. Kelly O’Sullivan as the new superintendent, but the available records do not show the final appointment date, terms or start date.
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St. James invites residents to weigh in on Armstrong Boulevard and Fifth Avenue project
St. James has invited residents to an engagement session for a planned active-transportation project at Armstrong Boulevard North and 5th Avenue North.
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Louisiana law directs landscaping funds to Hammond and Tangipahoa Parish
Act 961, enacted July 1 during Louisiana’s 2026 regular session, names the City of Hammond for landscaping funding and also provides funding for Tangipahoa Parish Government.
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Stuart begins major Courtesy Dock expansion, adding 26 boat slips
Construction began July 6 on Stuart’s Courtesy Dock expansion, a project planned to increase the downtown waterfront facility from 18 to 44 boat slips.
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Chickasha police chief Mark Music to retire July 10, 2026
The City of Chickasha says Police Chief Mark Music will retire July 10, 2026, after more than 28 years of law-enforcement service to Chickasha citizens.