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Small Town, Big Trouble: The Data Center Dilemma

December 20, 2025

In a small farming community near Ann Arbor, Michigan, a heated debate has been sparked by a recent decision made by the Saline Township Board of Trustees. The board chose to settle a lawsuit, allowing a massive data center project to proceed. This project, involving OpenAI and Oracle, has caused qu

environment

Michigan's Move: New Laws to Control Data Center Growth

December 19, 2025

Michigan is taking steps to manage the rapid expansion of data centers. Three new bills aim to control water use, transparency, and costs linked to these large facilities. The legislation comes as more people in Michigan express worries about the impact of data centers on their communities. The bil

education

A School Board Member's Sudden Exit: What Really Happened?

December 13, 2025

A school board member in New Jersey decided to leave her position early. Rebecca Petersen was part of the Raritan Township school board for three years. She chose to step down a month before her term ended. This happened after a long argument about some old social media posts. Petersen said her tim

lifestyle

Hualien: A Welcoming Hub for Global Residents

December 11, 2025

Hualien is making big moves to make life easier for people from other countries. The local government is putting in extra effort to support international residents with bilingual services and helpful resources. First off, there are bilingual service counters and a website that's easy to navigate in

weather

Michigan Braces for More Snow and Wind

December 10, 2025

Michigan is dealing with a lot of snow and wind. The weather service has issued a warning for most of the Lower Peninsula. This warning is in effect until Wednesday afternoon, December 10. They expect 1-4 inches of snow by Thursday morning, December 12, with wind gusts up to 35 mph. The warning was

health

Ohio's Vulture Mystery: Bird Flu on the Rise?

December 10, 2025

A puzzling situation unfolded in Ohio recently, involving a large number of dead vultures and a possible bird flu outbreak. Health officials confirmed that at least two of the 72 vulture carcasses found near a Catholic school tested positive for bird flu. This discovery came after the birds had been

politics

Taxpayer Funds and Security: What's Really Going On?

December 10, 2025

Pennsylvania's Governor, Josh Shapiro, is under scrutiny. A committee in the state legislature, led by Republicans, has decided to dig deeper into how Shapiro is using public money. They want to know about the security upgrades made to his private home. This comes after a firebombing incident at his

weather

Michigan Braces for Midweek Snow Surprise

December 10, 2025

Michigan is in for a snowy ride this week. A quick-moving storm, similar to an Alberta Clipper, is set to bring snow to much of the state starting tonight and lasting through Wednesday morning. The biggest snowfall is expected in a wide area stretching from Traverse City to Oscoda, down through cen

education

Big Changes Coming to Ridge Schools: $8 Million for Fields, Tracks, and Roofs

December 9, 2025

The Bernards Township School District is making some big moves. They're spending around $8 million to fix up their schools. This money will go to improving the Varsity Field, resurfacing the Ridge track, and replacing roofs at two schools. First up, the Varsity Field at Ridge High School is getting

finance

Ross's Budget Challenge: Tax Increase or More Cuts?

December 2, 2025

Ross is facing a tricky budget situation for 2026. Even after making some cuts, they're still looking at an 8% property tax hike. This isn't great news for residents. The finance director, Dan Berty, recently shared the latest budget updates with the commissioners. They found some areas to trim, bu