🌱 Why Haring Township hit pause on data centers near Cadillac

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In today's newsletter:

• Why Haring Township hit pause on data centers near Cadillac
• Need flood help? See how Cadillac’s FEMA center can assist you.
• How local teens are reshaping the Downtown Cadillac Farmers Market this summer

Today's riddle: What is the astronaut’s favorite meal? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Partly sunny and hot, with a high of 96 and low of 66 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Wednesday: Mostly sunny and hot, temps: high: 91, low: 59.
• Thursday: Warm with clouds and sun, with a high of 86 and low of 54 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

1. Crowd comes out in support of banning data centers in Haring Township (cadillacnews.com) — Haring Township, just north of Cadillac, has approved a six‑month moratorium on new data center construction while officials craft tougher rules that could make such projects very difficult to build. Residents packed the meeting to voice concerns about heavy water and power use, noise, and property values, pushing the board to explore a long‑term policy with its attorneys.
   

2. FEMA opens disaster recovery centers in Michigan for flood victims (9and10news.com) — Cadillac residents hit by April’s flooding can now visit a FEMA Disaster Recovery Center at the City of Cadillac Water Operations Facility for in‑person help with aid applications and questions. Specialists there, alongside SBA staff, can walk you through grants for uninsured losses, low‑interest loans, document uploads, and even arranging home visits for those with disabilities or limited internet access.
   

3. SEEDS EcoCorps: Growing northern Michigan's future food and land stewards (cadillacnews.com) — Young EcoCorps members are now helping run the Downtown Cadillac Farmers Market, supporting local growers while learning hands-on skills in food systems and conservation. SEEDS is partnering with the Cadillac DDA and Wexford Conservation District to strengthen the market, and invites residents to stop by Fridays, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., at 117 W. Cass St. to meet and encourage these local youth leaders.
   

4. Mesick woman grieves her mother, who died in 2022 in adult foster care (detroitnews.com) — A Mesick woman is still mourning her mother, who died in 2022 less than a week after moving into Pleasant Lake Lodge, an adult foster care facility in Cadillac. The story, told through photos and keepsakes, highlights the family’s ongoing grief and the emotional weight tied to her short stay at the Cadillac home.
   

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📸 Around Cadillac

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Cadillac

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Wednesday July 15

• Local Development Finance Authority (LDFA) Meeting →
  City of Cadillac - 200 N Lake St. - City Council Chambers Cadillac MI 49601
  10:30 am
• Viking Softball Association →
  City of Cadillac Calendar Cadillac, MI 49601
  4:30 pm

Thursday July 16

• Zoning Board of Appeals →
  City of Cadillac - Cadillac MI 49601
  5:30 pm
• UpBeat Cadillac Music Series →
  City of Cadillac - Cadillac MI 49601
  7:00 pm

Friday July 17

• Cadillac Festival of the Arts →
  City of Cadillac - Cadillac MI 49601
• Farmer's Market →
  City of Cadillac - Cadillac MI 49601
  9:00 am

Sunday July 19

• Cadillac Area Cruisers Softball →
  City of Cadillac Calendar Cadillac, MI 49601
  6:30 pm

Monday July 20

• Viking Softball Association →
  City of Cadillac Calendar Cadillac, MI 49601
  4:30 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Tuesday July 14

• Cadillac-Clam Lake Joint Planning Commission Regular Meeting →
  City of Cadillac - Cadillac MI 49601
  5:00 pm

Monday July 20

• Cadillac City Council Meeting →
  City of Cadillac - Cadillac MI 49601
  6:00 pm
• Clam Lake Band →
  City of Cadillac Performances by the Clam Lake Band happening every Monday start
  7:00 pm

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Hello from Laura’s Layers
  Farm Fresh Eggs Out for sale 1 - Dozen $4 2 - Dozen $7 More eggs to come 10360 W Rosted Rd (Nextdoor Haring Charter Township)

• HomeTeam Pest Defense posted a job opening for Construction Laborer in Cadillac. Apply here.
• Qdoba Mexican Eats posted a job opening for Restaurant Management in Cadillac. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Cadillac here.

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Launch (Thank you Lee S. for sending it in!)
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