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Fox River Floods: When Will the Water Drop?

April 22, 2026

The Fox River is still swollen after last week’s heavy rains. A Chicago weather scientist says the water may settle back into its banks by mid‑next week, but only if no more big storms hit the area. He based this on a gauge in New Munster, Wisconsin, which topped 15 feet on Sunday and has been fa

education

Middletown School Closings: A Community in Flux

April 22, 2026

In Middletown, the debate over closing several schools is heating up as the school board prepares to decide on a new budget next week. A majority vote could approve closures that affect Leonardo and Navesink elementary schools, while Bayshore Middle School would shift to an elementary level. The boa

education

Healthy Steps: A New Walking Plan for Lake County

April 19, 2026

Northwest Health has chosen a long‑time paramedic, Michael Okray, to lead its Emergency Medical Services team. He has spent three decades helping people in the area and is known for focusing on real results, caring for patients, and improving overall service quality. The county’s health department j

environment

Holly Dam Dilemma: Flood Risks and Community Conflicts

April 18, 2026

In the northwest corner of Oakland County, a historic dam built in 1840 is at the center of growing worries. The Stiff’s Mill Pond, located near a 1901 home owned by Gary Helton and Tina Hembree, has risen after heavy rain this month. The couple’s property sits on a hill close to the dam, which is o

crime

A Chick‑fil‑A Incident Leaves One Dead and Six Injured

April 13, 2026

In Union Township, New Jersey, a shooting at a Chick‑fil‑A on Route 22 near Gelb Avenue caused one death and six injuries, with authorities still searching for the suspect. Police were alerted around 9 p. m. Saturday after reports of gunfire. Upon arrival, officers discovered seven victims inside th

politics

Local Voices Block China’s Battery Plant, Raising U. S. Tech Questions

April 9, 2026

Green Charter Township in Michigan saw a big plan from China’s Gotion fall apart after residents rallied against the $2. 4 billion battery factory. The town’s people argued that the plant would bring pollution and safety risks, so they pushed state officials to pull out. The move sparked debate abou

weather

Storm aftermath: crews check Michigan neighborhoods for hidden damage

April 5, 2026

Southeast Michigan woke up Sunday to broken branches and scattered debris after a storm line rolled through late Saturday. The National Weather Service sent a crew to walk the affected neighborhoods and record what happened. So far, no injuries have been reported, but the damage is clear: roofs peel

crime

Police Decision Sparks Debate After Tragic Shooting in Quiet Town

April 3, 2026

A quiet suburb known for low crime was shaken when a 53‑year‑old nurse was killed in her car on a Saturday night. The victim, a mother of three who worked at Children’s Hospital in Philadelphia, was shot by a man named Steve Jahn. Police had earlier responded to a 911 call from Jahn, who was in cris

technology

Waves of Change: How a Radio Sparked Electrification in Oswego

April 1, 2026

The 1930 census noted that a farmer in Wheatland Township owned a radio, hinting at how early tech shaped rural life. Radios were more than music machines; they delivered weather updates for crops, economic news for traders, and political debates that kept citizens informed. This connectivity was es

business

New $3. 5B Lilly Plant to Bring Jobs and Green Ideas to Lehigh Valley

March 30, 2026

A big pharma company plans a $3. 5 billion factory in Upper Macungie Township that could give the area 850 steady jobs and almost 2, 000 construction gigs while boosting local traffic plans. The site sits on about 150 acres of farmland north of I‑78 and west of Fogelsville. It already has water, sew