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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Kentucky AI data-center lease is not a Kingston, Tennessee development
A 20-year lease announced for a former aluminum site in Hawesville, Kentucky, does not establish a development or effect in Kingston, Tennessee.
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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.
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FANUC Pontiac expansion included in plan for 553 regional jobs
A Michigan Strategic Fund approval includes FANUC’s Pontiac expansion, which will add manufacturing and logistics capacity as part of 553 expected regional jobs.
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Abdul El-Sayed wins Michigan Democratic Senate primary in closely watched statewide contest
Abdul El-Sayed defeated U.S. Rep. Haley Stevens in Michigan’s Democratic primary for an open U.S. Senate seat. The general election is scheduled for Nov. 3.
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Michigan issued statewide air-quality alert as Canadian wildfire smoke moved in
Michigan EGLE said smoke from ongoing Canadian wildfires could push fine-particle pollution to unhealthy levels beginning July 15, 2026.
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Whitmer signs Michigan’s fiscal 2027 budget with $4 million for apprenticeships
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed Michigan’s fiscal 2027 budget on July 21, including $4 million for registered apprenticeships and provisions the administration says will protect health care access and lower costs.
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Newaygo planning panel schedules Aug. 6 hearing on proposed sign and billboard zoning changes
The Newaygo City Planning Commission will take public comments Aug. 6 on proposed Chapter 5 zoning amendments covering permanent and temporary signs and billboards.