Ocean Springs schools adopt new elementary boundaries for 2026–27
Ocean Springs School District will use new K–4 elementary attendance boundaries in the 2026–27 school year to rebalance enrollment among three schools.
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State audit flags delayed deposits in Cato town clerk’s handling of $5.8 million in collections
A New York State Comptroller audit found that Cato’s former town clerk did not deposit and remit all collections within statutory deadlines during a review covering January 2023 through February 2026.
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McCormick County considers temporary data-center moratorium before rules are finalized
A proposed temporary moratorium could pause new data-center applications in McCormick County while officials develop land-use and community protections.
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Wayne County transit millage reported approved, but Trenton service changes are still undecided
A Wayne County transit millage was reported approved after the Aug. 4 primary election. Trenton residents will have to wait for county implementation plans and SMART decisions to learn whether routes or service levels change.
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Leesville sewer project remains in progress under $979,730 state water-sector program
A Phase 2 sewer project in Leesville remains listed as in progress, with $725,000 in state grant funding and a $254,730 local match.
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Gibraltar continues review of proposed 100-megawatt data center at former McLouth Steel site
Gibraltar is reviewing a proposed 100-megawatt data center at the former McLouth Steel site after gathering resident input and scheduling further public review.
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Clare agenda included county equalization contract and Stamina Stadium agreement
Clare’s July 20, 2026 commission agenda listed two agreements involving property-tax administration and youth baseball field use, while an August 3 meeting was scheduled.
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Kitsap commissioners advance interim sheriff process as Givens sale is planned in Port Orchard
Kitsap County commissioners interviewed three nominees for interim sheriff in Port Orchard after John Gese’s retirement, while the county plans to list Givens Community Center for sale in summer 2027.
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Old Tappan school addition moves toward summer 2026 construction after state approval
The TBD addition project received New Jersey Department of Education approval in March and is scheduled to continue through summer 2027.
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Polk County primary early voting begins Aug. 8 at Bartow election headquarters
Early voting for Polk County’s Aug. 18, 2026, primary runs Aug. 8-15 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., with the county election headquarters in Bartow serving as one voting location.
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Livingston Parish adopts unified development code after yearslong effort on growth and flooding
The Livingston Parish Council adopted a Unified Development Code on July 23, creating one parishwide framework for land use, lot splits, drainage, flooding and project approvals.
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Annapolis City Dock flood project faces $6 million funding gap after grant loss
Annapolis officials say the City Dock Flood Mitigation and Resiliency Project remains in design after the city failed to receive $6 million in expected grant funding.
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East Jordan Public Schools receives $25,244 in federal teacher-support funding
East Jordan Public Schools is listed for a final $25,244 allocation under the 2025-26 Title II-A Supporting Effective Instruction program.
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South Euclid submits $7.9 million bid for former Notre Dame College campus
South Euclid submitted the $7.9 million minimum bid required to enter the auction for the former Notre Dame College property, but the city’s final outcome and any purchase remain unconfirmed.
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Brookland adopts water and sewer rates through 2030
Brookland enacted Ordinance 2026-06 establishing a multiyear water and sewer rate schedule, but the accessible city records do not show individual rate amounts or tier effective dates.
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Parma Advances 2-Mill Police Levy for November 2026 Vote
Parma City Council materials advance a proposed five-year police levy estimated to raise $2.79 million annually if voters approve it in November 2026.
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Mableton adopts 4.5-mill rate for public safety district
Mableton City Council voted 6-1 to dedicate a 4.5-mill rate to public safety as the city plans a possible independent division.
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Cedar Park Begins Temporary Switch From Chloramine to Chlorine
Cedar Park began a temporary switch from chloramine to free chlorine on Aug. 3 as regional water-system maintenance affects four area communities.
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Broomfield Schedules July 27 Start for New Police Building
Broomfield scheduled construction of its new police building to begin July 27, 2026, with work expected to last about 20 months and raise parking demand.
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Demolition Begins at Former Flint Central Site for New High School
Flint Community Schools says demolition has begun at the former Flint Central site, marking a construction milestone for a planned new district high school.
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Flower Mound arts center will not go on November bond ballot
Flower Mound council gave direction against placing the proposed River Walk arts center on the November 2026 bond ballot as planning continues.
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Bethlehem Approves Musikfest 2026 Parking and Event Operations
Bethlehem approved Musikfest 2026 parking and police arrangements as the festival period begins, with the city budget also covering event-related public-works needs.