Leaders call data center a game-changer; neighbors aren’t convinced

News Clip0:59Click On Detroit | Local 4 | WDIV·Saline, Oscoda County, MI·6/1/2026

Elected officials and top tech executives gathered in Saline Township, Michigan, to break ground on a new data center project. This development is touted as one of the largest economic investments in Michigan's history. Despite this, some neighbors remain unconvinced about its benefits.

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