Construction Begins on Grand Rapids’ Rapids Restoration Project
In-river construction began July 1 on Grand Rapids’ effort to remove four low-head dams and restore rapids, habitat and public safety downtown.
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Big Rapids awards $657,480 contract for summer street resurfacing
The Big Rapids City Commission awarded Reith-Riley Construction a $657,480 contract for resurfacing work on North Michigan Avenue, North Fourth Street and the Northend Riverside Park pavilion parking lot.
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Houghton Lake Flats South Unit project closes Prudenville-area fishing access
A Michigan DNR rehabilitation project at Houghton Lake Flats will close the South Unit gazebo and fishing platform during construction expected to run from summer into fall 2026.
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Hillsdale announces Arch Avenue reconstruction project; current traffic impacts remain unclear
The City of Hillsdale announced an Arch Avenue reconstruction project on June 26. Residents and commuters should watch for updated city construction notices.
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Monroe County road work continues to restrict traffic near Newport
A Monroe County Road Commission update for the week of July 27 reports traffic restrictions near Newport while maintaining local access and school transportation where applicable.
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Battle Creek oversight board schedules special meeting for Aug. 12
Battle Creek’s Community Oversight Board is scheduled to meet Aug. 12 at the Doris Hale Facility, though the city has not posted substantive agenda items.
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Michigan DNR to rehabilitate Houghton Lake Flats wetland controls this summer
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is rehabilitating the South Unit dike system at Houghton Lake Flats to restore water-level control in a 350-acre wetland.
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Lake Orion businesses organize recovery after May water-main break
A 42-inch water-main break disrupted service in Lake Orion and Orion Township on May 10. After reopening, local groups planned recovery events for affected businesses.
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Kentwood schools begin work on $125.33 million bond plan
Kentwood Public Schools is beginning implementation of a voter-approved $125.33 million bond supporting a new middle school and other upgrades.
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Detroit’s Bankruptcy Case Officially Closes After Financial Turnaround
Detroit’s historic municipal bankruptcy case officially closed May 20, ending formal federal oversight after 12 balanced budgets and a return to investment-grade credit.
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Clinton Township Fire Millage Renewal Covered 2028 Through 2035; Results Not Listed
Clinton Township voters considered renewing the Clinton Fire Department’s existing 1.6-mill funding through 2035 without increasing the current tax rate.
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Onsted schools notify community of state-aid note and fire-system upgrades
Onsted Community Schools scheduled a July 20 meeting to consider a proposed State Aid Note and announced planned fire-protection upgrades at its school facilities.
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Royal Oak ballot included public-safety and sanitation millages
Royal Oak voters faced two city millage proposals Aug. 4, including a public-safety measure that could raise the annual cost by about $119.
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Jefferson Relief Sewer work advances toward August paving milestone
Paving is progressing on Jefferson Avenue in St. Clair Shores, where businesses continue to report disruption as sewer work moves toward 2026 milestones.
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Monroe County road project closes part of Temperance Road to traffic
A Monroe County Road Commission notice dated March 13 says part of Temperance Road was closed for road work, affecting travel in the Temperance area. The notice does not provide an end date in the approved record.
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Wayne election officials schedule voting-equipment test as county prosecutor charges city resident
Wayne’s election page details preparations for the Aug. 4 primary, while a separate county prosecution involves a 35-year-old city resident accused of taking charity donations.
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$7 Million US-31/I-96 Bridge Project Continues Through Mid-November in Norton Shores
MDOT’s bridge and interchange project in Norton Shores includes deck and substructure work, resurfacing and new railings, with lane and intermittent ramp closures expected through mid-November.
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Macomb Township announces July start for 24 Mile and Broughton Road roundabout project
Macomb Township announced that work would begin in July 2026 on a new roundabout and related infrastructure at 24 Mile Road and Broughton Road as part of its Town Center development.
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M-28 Reconstruction Through Ontonagon Area Set for 2026
MDOT awarded an $8.808 million contract to resurface and repair 21.45 miles of M-28 from the Houghton/Ontonagon county line to Leo South Road. The work will bring drainage and safety improvements but also active work zones, traffic controls and changing access.
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Lake Township Posts Draft Short-Term-Rental Rules as Commercial-Zoning Review Continues
Lake Township has posted draft short-term-rental and zoning measures, but the source packet says the township’s exact service area still needs confirmation.
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Dearborn Heights primary held Aug. 4 as civic event follows
Dearborn Heights held its 2026 primary on Aug. 4. Certified results were not in the approved city sources, while an Aug. 6 civic event is listed.
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Taylor expanded festival security with police, drones and curfew measures
Taylor increased police presence and used drones and curfew measures at its June 26 Summer Festival amid concerns about teen-takeover disruptions.