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Data center tensions simmer across the state

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LANSING – The expansion of hyperscale data centers in the state is inflaming tensions between some community residents and their governments as local officials balance the unpopularity of data centers, the economic pressure from corporations and the limits of local authority. According to the annual State of the State Survey from Michigan State University’s Institute for Public Policy and Social Research, 70% of those surveyed opposed the construction of hyperscale data centers in their communities, and over half thought that such data centers are bad for the environment or ...

Apply for fuel wood, City of Alpena

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ALPENA - Wood located at the wood lot on U.S.-23 North, next to Suburban Propane, is open for applications from community members, according to a City of Alpena press release. The wood located at this lot came from the removal of city street trees. Adjacent homeowners were given the first right of refusal for this wood. As opposed to letting it deteriorate, the city is offering it to the public after completing an application. Personal use fuel wood applications are available at Alpena City Hall, Department of Public Works, and on the city’s website at www.alpena.mi.us at no ...

Bobolts bound over on multiple child abuse, assault charges

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ALPENA — Frederick Bobolts, 62, was bound over on assault, child abuse, and stalking charges on Wednesday in the 88th District Court in Alpena. Bobolts had multiple assault, domestic violence, child abuse, and stalking charges filed against him, and one charge for animals killing/torturing. At the first part of his preliminary examination on Sept. 2, Bobolts’s three children testified regarding the child abuse charges. The News does not name minor victims or victims of alleged domestic violence. Testimony alleged that in one of the incidents, the mother and three kids were ...

Groups help former inmates find stable housing and support

Michigan News

LANSING – For inmates leaving jail or prison, finding a safe place to live and get support is one of the biggest challenges they face. For people with criminal histories, the likelihood of experiencing homelessness is 10 times higher than other people. One of the biggest challenges after incarceration is finding a safe and stable place to live, says Tony Gant, the director of policy at Safe & Just Michigan. “Housing can be difficult, including having a criminal record that makes it harder to qualify for housing,” says Gant. “That’s coupled with the fact that many people ...