Local officials want more stability in state revenue-sharing funds
LANSING – Michigan township officials are wondering about state revenue-sharing funds as local governments struggle to cover services and meet their budgets. The Michigan Townships Association supports legislation to establish a revenue-sharing trust fund and provide more consistent state ...
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 ...