June 27, 2026

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The data center fight in Lansing is no longer just about hitting pause. As large projects draw scrutiny across Michigan, lawmakers have introduced proposals aimed at tax incentives, transparency, water use, energy costs and community protections. In Washtenaw County, the debate is not abstract. The Barn in Saline Township has already raised local questions about infrastructure, public access to information, water demand and power needs. The Sun Times News previously reported that state Sen. Jim Runestad’s office said Senate moratorium …

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Saline Purchases Two Police Vehicles

Saline City Council approved the purchase of two vehicles for the Saline Police Department’s fleet, not to exceed $113,000, on June 22. “While the City typically replaces one pa...

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Lonnie Huhman

Lima Township Residents Tell Their Stories

Each person that went before the camera had a unique story. Whether they were part of a family where generations of family members have been farming in Lima Township or if they ...

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Lonnie Huhman

Scio Township is part of Bird City

Scio Township was officially designated as a Bird City Michigan Community. The township board was presented with a Bird City Certificate at their June 9 meeting, presented by th...

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Heather Finch

Ann Arbor Hospice Legacy Comes Full Circle

Long before hospice and home care were widely understood, Lois Jelneck and Ingrid Deininger were helping Ann Arbor families imagine something different. At a time when many peop...

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