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lyon township michigan

Data Center Dilemma Unites Opposites

May 1, 2026

A crowded town hall in Lyon Township, Michigan, buzzed with people ready to voice their concerns about a planned massive data center. The meeting’s official agenda was simple—a drain easement—but locals were focused on a bigger issue that had everyone talking. Participants carried notes, water bo

sports

Prime Video Teams Up With Duke for Big‑Game Streaming

May 1, 2026

Amazon’s Prime Video is stepping into the world of college basketball by signing a multi‑year deal with Duke University. The agreement will bring three high‑profile neutral‑site games each season to the streaming platform, marking Prime Video’s first foray into college sports after previously airing

business

Energy Prices Push U. S. Economy to a 2% Growth Turnaround

May 1, 2026

The U. S. economy has seen a solid 2 percent increase in early 2026, even as oil prices have spiked over 60 percent after the Strait of Hormuz shut down. Brent crude, the global standard, climbed from about $70 a barrel in February to around $120 this week. Contracts for July and August deliveries n

sports

Caris LeVert: From Ohio Courts to NBA Stardom

May 1, 2026

Caris LeVert grew up in Pickerington, Ohio, a town known for its tough basketball players. He started playing in high school and led his team to a state title, showing early talent that caught college scouts’ attention. After high school he chose the University of Michigan, where he became a key

politics

Michigan Schools Left Waiting for Money While Lawmakers Play Catch-Up

May 1, 2026

Last fall, Michigan schools opened their doors without knowing how much money they'd get from the state. The legislature missed a July 1 deadline—something they're legally required to do—and didn't finish the budget until October. That delay forced schools to start the year guessing about staffing,

sports

Saginaw’s Future Stars and Legacy Builders Join Sports Hall of Fame

May 1, 2026

Ten new names will join the Saginaw County Sports Hall of Fame in 2026, each with a story that shaped local sports. Two inductees broke barriers for women in the 1970s and 80s, when opportunities for female athletes were still growing. The 1980 Eisenhower volleyball team won the first-ever girls sta

education

Plum Middle School Gets a Big Roof and More

April 30, 2026

Plum Middle School is about to start another round of major upgrades after the school board signed contracts worth $3. 4 million. The first phase began last summer, and now the second phase will tackle the biggest job: replacing a roof that is over 25 years old and leaking into parts of the build

politics

New Rules Coming for Data Centers in PA Townships

April 30, 2026

Towamencin Township might soon join other local governments trying to control where massive data centers get built. Unlike small server rooms, today’s data centers are giant warehouses packed with servers that run everything from social media to artificial intelligence. They need tons of electricity

entertainment

Childhood friends and local heroes who knew stars before fame

April 30, 2026

Many famous faces started out as ordinary people in small towns. Some were classmates, neighbors or childhood friends before the red carpets arrived. A young Hilary Duff rode bikes with future fans in Houston, while Barack Obama’s college roommate remembers him lending a hand to servants in Pakistan

politics

Judge Rejects Trump Admin’s Voter Data Request in Arizona

April 29, 2026

A federal judge has ruled against the Justice Department’s attempt to obtain Arizona’s voter registration list. The decision, made by U. S. District Judge Susan Brnovich, sided with the state’s Secretary of State, Adrian Fontes, saying that Title III of the Civil Rights Act does not give the Attorne