State records list $2.6 million for Westland police, development
Michigan legislative spending records list $1.6 million for Westland police and $1 million for economic development, tied to two city facilities.
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Allen Park opens Rusty’s Dog Park with separate areas and registration requirements
Rusty’s Dog Park opened June 30 at 24000 Outer Drive, giving Allen Park and Melvindale residents a new public facility with separate dog areas, registration requirements and fees.
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White Cloud Public Schools opens unlimited 2026-27 Schools of Choice enrollment through Aug. 28
White Cloud Public Schools is accepting an unlimited number of eligible K-12 Schools of Choice applications from outside the district through Aug. 28, 2026.
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Kingsley voters considered school millage as $40 million golf expansion advanced
Kingsley Area Schools put a non-homestead operating-millage proposal before voters, while the Kingsley Club announced a $40 million expansion.
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Bay City schedules public hearing on draft zoning ordinance
Bay City’s City Commission is scheduled to hear the draft zoning ordinance on Aug. 10, with a second reading and possible adoption. A Planning Commission discussion on data-center amendments follows Aug. 19.
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Allendale schools warn late bus registrations could delay transportation
Allendale Public Schools says transportation enrollment for 2026-27 has ended and late requests submitted after July 1 may take up to two weeks to process.
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Riverview Police Seek Public Help After Fatal Crash Investigation
Riverview police are seeking information connected to a fatal traffic crash investigation, but the accessible public record does not yet identify the crash location, victim or suspect status.
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Farmington Hills Authorizes Public-Safety Tax for July 2026 Levy
Farmington Hills’ code authorizes up to 1.4764 mills for police and fire staffing and equipment beginning with the July 2026 property-tax levy.
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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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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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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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Roscommon County begins planning to replace Lake St. Helen water-level structure
Roscommon County adopted a resolution on Jan. 14 beginning the process of replacing or reconstructing the Lake St. Helen Lake Level Control Structure after an engineering inspection found structural-integrity concerns.
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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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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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Chesterfield Township voters decide 10-year parks and recreation millage in August primary
A proposed one-mill levy could raise an estimated $2.5 million in its first year for Chesterfield Township parks, recreation and senior services.
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Troy’s $56M Smith Middle School Project Targets Fall 2026 Opening
Troy School District says its new $56 million Smith Middle School remains on schedule for fall 2026, with classes set to begin Aug. 25.
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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.