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New online community for moms offers community, comfort, and connection
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Cascade Township pauses data center development for six months
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (365+ words) CASCADE TOWNSHIP, Mich. " Cascade Township leaders have approved a temporary moratorium on data centers, pausing permits, licenses and approvals for six months " with a six-month extension if necessary " while officials gather more information and consider updates to the township's zoning…...
New app "Blessn" brings uplifting content, kindness, and support
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (123+ words) It is too easy in this day and age to fall into the trap of online doomscrolling and feel drained from the onslaught of negative news. A new lifestyle app developed by Gerald Jones is available to uplift individuals, inspire…...
Lost FOX 17 on Comcast?" Here's"how to keep watching
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (177+ words) Lost FOX 17 on Comcast? Here's how to keep watching'FOX 17 West Michigan News An antenna provides a reliable, high-definition viewing experience Visit'www. thefree TVproject. org'or Tablo TV to find the best antenna for your location.' On our streaming apps: You can…...
Lowell neighbors speak with Microsoft, Consumers Energy about proposed data center
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (545+ words) LOWELL TOWNSHIP, Mich. " Lowell Township neighbors had the chance Thursday to speak directly with representatives from Microsoft and Consumers Energy during a community meeting about a proposed data center development. The meeting gave neighbors an opportunity to ask questions and…...
'We are not doing this for us': Microsoft talks data centers at Grand Rapids Policy Conference
2+ mon, 5+ day ago (367+ words) KENT COUNTY, Mich. " At the Grand Rapids Policy Conference on Friday, a representative from Microsoft discussed data centers in West Michigan. In Kent County, the multi-trillion dollar tech giant has proposed data centers in Lowell and Gaines Township and held…...
State lawmakers propose a halt to data center development in Michigan until 2027
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (261+ words) LANSING, Mich. " Republican State Representative Jennifer Wortz has unveiled a new plan to block the construction of data centers in Michigan until 2027. In a press release, Representative Wortz claims this pause would give Michiganders the time they need to voice…...
Microsoft aiming to buy more land in Gaines Township for proposed data center
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (280+ words) GAINES TOWNSHIP, Mich. " As Microsoft moves forward with a proposed data center in southern Kent County, the company is aiming to buy more land around the hundreds of acres it already owns. Microsoft put in an offer on 57. 8 acres of…...
Microsoft hosts discussions on Gaines Township data center while working to acquire residential properties
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (428+ words) KENT COUNTY, Mich. " Microsoft is looking to build a data center in Gaines Township along 76th Street near Patterson Avenue, on land that is currently primarily farmland " but the proposed site also includes residential properties that are currently occupied. A comparison…...
Microsoft hosting community meeting on proposed data center in Gaines Twp.
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (122+ words) GAINES TOWNSHIP, Mich. " Microsoft is hosting a community meeting centered around a proposed datacenter in Gaines Twp. They sent out a mailer with the following information about Tuesday's meeting: They're also pushing people to a website to learn more about…...