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MPSC approves DTE Electric contracts for Google data center

MICHIGAN — The Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC) approved special contracts on Thursday between DTE Electric Co. and Google LLC for DTE to provide electricity for a data center in Wayne County’s Van Buren Township, according to a MPSC press release. These contracts are conditioned on mandatory protections to prevent other customers from having to bear any costs associated with the project (Case No. U-22058). The MPSC approved a primary supply agreement (PSA) governing the terms of electric service to the data center and a clean capacity accelerator agreement (CCAA) ...

Many things to do at Alpena County Library

ALPENA —- The Alpena County Library has released its schedule of events for this month and there is a host of fun and educational offerings for the people in Northeast Michigan. Below is more information about them Weekly Storytime This event begins at 9:30 a.m. and lasts until 10 a.m. ...

Phillips preliminary examination waived, case moves to Circuit Court

ALPENA — Heather Philips, 42, preliminary examination was waived on Tuesday in the 88th District Court in Alpena. Phillips is charged with controlled substance possession (narcotic/cocaine) less than 25 grams and controlled substance - maintaining a drug house. She was given a $10,000 ...

Alpena Township fire chief will not renew contract; last day is Nov. 30

ALPENA – Alpena Township Fire Chief Tim Baker will leave the department Nov. 30 after telling trustees he will not seek another term; a decision he said is based only on family needs and not on contract talks with the township. The Alpena Township Board of Trustees voted unanimously Monday ...

2026 bagged lawn material and brush schedule

ALPENA — This year, the composting bags will be required for lawn waste to be picked up curbside. Plastic bags will not be collected. The use of the bags brings multiple benefits to the City’s composting program which include being less labor intensive, eliminating landfilling the black ...

Downtown Worship in Alpena

ALPENA — The Living Hope Church is hosting a downtown worship service on Saturday from 3 p.m. until 6 p.m. at Culligan Plaza in Alpena. The general public is welcome to attend.