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🌱 Why are Dowagiac neighbors so upset with the data center noise?

Dowagiac, Michigan Patch AM: a 4 min read

What's up Dowagiac! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why are Dowagiac neighbors so upset with the data center noise?
  • How big will Dowagiac’s AI and robotics campus actually get?
  • Could your Dowagiac home qualify for thousands in repair grants?

Also on today's calendar: Story Sketching-The Secret Garden (1st Session) and 7 more events.

Today's riddle: How do you measure a fish? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Fog will lift in the morning, with a high of 78 and low of 51 degrees.
  • Thursday: Mostly sunny and very warm, temps: high: 83, low: 59.
  • Friday: A shower and thunderstorm, with a high of 77 and low of 49 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Dowagiac residents complain about constant noise from Hyperscale Data center (wilx.com) — Neighbors of Dowagiac’s Hyperscale Data center say constant white noise and looming expansion plans are disrupting daily life and raising worries about property values. The mayor is publicly pressing the company for clearer details, while regional advocates question data centers’ broader environmental and infrastructure impacts in southwest Michigan.
   

• Hyperscale Data announces expansion plans at Dowagiac data center campus (wsbt.com) — Dowagiac’s Hyperscale Data campus is set for a massive expansion, growing its footprint to 83 acres and adding a major AI and robotics hub. Company leaders say the project could support more than 500 jobs while dramatically increasing the site’s power capacity over time.
   

• Dowagiac Assistant City Manager receives award for housing improvement efforts (wsjm.com) — Dowagiac homeowners may qualify for growing state-funded repair grants, thanks to Assistant City Manager Amanda Sleigh’s award-winning housing rehab work. Since 2022, the city has secured nearly $1.6 million to fix roofs, windows, and more on over 30 homes, and residents can still call City Hall to get on the application list.
   

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💬 Chatter

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  • Tractor Supply posted a job opening for Team Member in Dowagiac. Apply here.
  • Berrien RESA posted a job opening for Middle School Teacher (ELA or Science) in Berrien Springs. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Dowagiac here.

🗞 Nearby News

Cassopolis

  • Michigan Department of Transportation urges driver caution as construction season begins (wsbt.com)

Berrien Springs

  • Prosecutors announce eight indictments of drug suspects in Southwest Micihgan (wsjm.com)
  • Kenneth Dale Chastain (wsjm.com)
  • Rotary announces student essay contest winners (wirx.com)

Niles

  • Walmart Remodeling 15 Michigan Stores: See Complete List (99wfmk.com)

Ok Dowagiac! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: By inches because they have no feet. (Thank you Gypsy S. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Dowagiac

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.

Stay in the loop with what's happening in Dowagiac

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.