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Missing teen in New Plymouth found: The teenager disappeared shortly after midnight on Saturday from the family’s home. #MissingTeen #NewPlymouth #TeenSafety #CommunitySupport #PoliceNews

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Dr. Ebony Prophet Bullock sworn in as interim superintendent of Buffalo Public Schools

Dr. Ebony Prophet Bullock took the oath as interim superintendent at a Buffalo Board of Education meeting, pledging to serve the district and emphasizing collaboration and student safety.

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Commissioners back letter of support for Southern Nash regional wastewater effort

Commissioner Freddie Howard asked for and won board support to send a letter to state and federal elected officials seeking funding for a regional Southern Nash wastewater and sewer authority; the board approved the letter and authorized Howard to pursue meetings with legislators and other officials.

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Agency official says many evacuated Spokane County areas will remain closed for weeks

A Spokane County agency official warned that, despite minor zone reductions, many evacuated areas will remain unsafe for weeks because of active fires, toxic hotspots and incomplete containment lines; officials urged patience and compliance at checkpoints.

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Orland Park reviews tornado response, adopts local disaster declaration

Village staff reported on the July 27 tornado and subsequent response, noting widespread outages and cleanup operations; the board adopted a local disaster declaration to pursue potential reimbursement and formalize recovery steps.

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Aqua proposes expanded assistance tiers in rate filing, earliest start 2028

Aqua described an existing Customer Assistance Program (70% usage discount for households at ≤150% of FPL) and proposed a multi‑tier assistance structure (80% ≤50% FPL; 65% ≤100% FPL; 40% ≤150% FPL; 10% ≤300% FPL) to be phased in after ICC approval, possibly starting 01/01/2028.

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Commission flags mental-health access as a priority for outreach

Commission members discussed long wait times and limited local providers and proposed linking residents to crisis and referral resources; they also considered using educational events to raise awareness.

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Preliminary OPS budget shows $50.6M state-aid shortfall and proposed levy increase

Vice President Snipes told the board the budget and audit committee reviewed a preliminary 2026–27 budget that assumes a $50.6 million loss of state aid, proposes an 8.2¢ total levy increase and a $10 million (1.18%) increase in the preliminary budget.

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Council approves cosponsorship and fee waiver for Sickle Cell Awareness Walk

Council approved a cosponsorship and fee waiver (about $5,700) for a first annual Sickle Cell Awareness Walk and health fair in September; an organizer said the event began as a family response to a loved one’s illness and aims to bring testing and education to the Peninsula.

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Mifflin County adopts proclamation urging blood donations amid national shortage

The Mifflin County Board of Commissioners adopted a proclamation urging eligible residents to donate blood after the American Red Cross declared a critical national shortage; a Red Cross volunteer listed local drives and an August donor incentive.

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Bellaire officials thank mutual‑aid partners after three‑alarm apartment fire; no residents hurt

City manager and fire chief recapped a July 25 three‑alarm apartment fire affecting 16 units; Chief Davis Farquhar said the cause is undetermined, two Houston firefighters experienced heat exhaustion, and Red Cross assisted displaced residents.