Halifax joins Upper Dauphin municipalities in proposed regional EMS authority
Halifax Borough was listed among nine Upper Dauphin municipalities considering a joint authority to administer emergency medical services under Pennsylvania law.
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Highway 6 project brings detour and construction impacts to Remer corridor
MnDOT began Highway 6 construction Aug. 3, including a detour of up to 12 days and a broader resurfacing and safety project scheduled through September.
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48-inch water-main break led to boil-water orders affecting Walled Lake residents
A March 7 water-main break on 14 Mile Road led to boil-water orders for residents in Walled Lake, Farmington Hills and parts of Novi, according to Oakland County.
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Beavercreek’s $4.9 million North Fairfield Road reconstruction continues into 2026
Construction on North Fairfield Road between Shakertown Road and Fairbrook School is expected to continue through late 2026, with final paving possibly extending into early 2027.
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Leonia, Teaneck sign cooperation framework as borough advances flood-resilience work
Leonia and Teaneck have signed a memorandum of understanding, while Leonia pursues an NJIT flooding analysis and additional EPA grant support for stormwater infrastructure.
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Gower-area farms to host MU Extension field-to-consumer tours
MU Extension has announced farm tours involving Gower-area agricultural operations, giving residents and consumers a chance to learn how local food is produced.
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Fairbanks’ 2026 municipal election process moves past Aug. 5 withdrawal deadline
Fairbanks’ 2026 municipal election process has passed its candidate-withdrawal deadline. The regular election remains scheduled for Oct. 6, while a ballot question could move future municipal elections to November.
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State transportation plan schedules road and bridge work serving Morrice in 2026
A Michigan transportation program lists 2026 reconstruction, bridge replacement, resurfacing and transit-capital projects affecting Morrice, with programmed costs totaling hundreds of thousands of dollars.
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Yukon data-center agreement faces Aug. 17 deadline as opposition and recall effort continue
A proposed hyperscale data center near Yukon remains under consideration under a second agreement extension that expires Aug. 17, 2026. The site is in Oklahoma City, while the political response includes a reported recall petition targeting Yukon’s mayor and vice mayor.
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Haverford Township zoning rewrite advances as Havertown sewer-lining bids close
Haverford Township is continuing its zoning-ordinance update while a sanitary-sewer-lining bid process has moved past its Aug. 3 deadline. The township has scheduled a Board of Commissioners meeting for Aug. 10.
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Rice Lake moves August council and finance meeting because of fall primary
Rice Lake officials moved the regular August 11 Common Council and Finance Committee meeting to August 13 because the original date is Wisconsin Fall Primary Election Day.
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Rockport names Farley for construction work at Rockport Common
Rockport says it intends to award construction work for the new Rockport Common public park at the former elementary school site, while separate contracts remain planned for three major structures.
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Massachusetts Plans Late-Summer Developer Solicitation for Lancaster’s Former Industrial School for Girls
The state plans to seek a developer or master-developer team for the former Industrial School for Girls property in Lancaster, with a potential housing mix outlined in a regulating plan.
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Waterford Township secures $2 million state allocation for proposed regional fire station
Michigan lawmakers secured $2 million in the state budget for a proposed 14,000-square-foot regional fire station in Waterford Township.
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Highway work near Dickeyville enters its scheduled July 2026 completion window
WisDOT lists construction on the Kieler-to-Dickeyville segment through July 2026, while a separate Dickeyville-to-Belmont project is planned for 2026 letting.
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North Utica to begin door-to-door lead service line identification next week
The Village of North Utica says crews will visit properties as part of an effort to identify potentially lead-containing water service lines. A separate summer hydrant-flushing schedule is also posted.
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Roanoke-Chowan Community College gets $1 million grant for Ahoskie allied-health expansion
Roanoke-Chowan Community College says a $1 million Golden LEAF Foundation grant will fund equipment, installation and professional development for an allied-health training expansion on its Ahoskie campus.
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Mt. Orab seeks village administrator and applicants for four vacant government posts
Mt. Orab is recruiting a village administrator and seeking applicants for vacancies on its council, zoning board, Planning Commission and Data Center Committee as debate continues over a more than 1,000-acre industrial site.
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Newport Beach expanded holiday safety zones to include Corona del Mar after July 4 response
Newport Beach included Corona del Mar in expanded Safety Enhancement Zones from July 3 through July 6, while a July 5 report said 402 people were arrested during July 4 celebrations elsewhere on the Newport Beach peninsula.
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El Segundo sets August workshop on Vision 2050 land-use alternatives
El Segundo is refining Vision 2050 land-use alternatives ahead of a planned Planning Commission community workshop in August and a City Council study session in September.
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Alabama School of Healthcare Sciences prepares for first class as Demopolis campus plans advance
The Alabama School of Healthcare Sciences is scheduled to begin with its first freshman class in August 2026 at a temporary University of West Alabama site while plans move forward for a permanent 10-acre residential campus in Demopolis.
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Wolfeboro posts five-year reservoir and rainfall comparison
The Town of Wolfeboro published updated comparison charts covering reservoir levels and rainfall from 2022 through 2026, giving residents and officials current context for local water conditions.