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🌱 Why Niles’ state rep wants Michigan to pause new data centers

Niles, Michigan Patch AM: a 4 min read

Hello Niles! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why Niles’ state rep wants Michigan to pause new data centers
  • New report details abuse allegations tied to Niles’ St. Mark Catholic Church
  • Area communities mourn Robert “Bob” Brink Jr., brother of a Niles resident

Also on today's calendar: RSJ Bike — River Saint Joe and 1 more event.

Today's riddle: What do sweet potatoes wear to bed? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Breezy and not as warm, with a high of 80 and low of 60 degrees.
  • Saturday: Warm with sun and some clouds, temps: high: 85, low: 59.
  • Sunday: A shower and thunderstorm, with a high of 69 and low of 51 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• SWM lawmaker supporting one-year data center moratorium (moodyonthemarket.com) — A state representative from Niles, Brad Paquette, is backing a one-year statewide moratorium on new data centers while questions about noise, privacy, and security are addressed. After visiting a controversial Dowagiac facility, he says residents deserve clearer answers before more projects move forward, even though he doubts the current governor would sign such a pause.
   

• Priest accused of decades of sexual assault, and 4 other major stories (mlive.com) — Niles readers should know that a former priest at St. Mark Catholic Church is accused in a new report of sexually assaulting parishioners and others over several decades, with recent allegations from his time in Niles referred to the Michigan Attorney General. The same roundup also covers a Whitmer kidnapping case ruling, a township data center moratorium, a major Ann Arbor-area road closure, and a South Haven beach rescue.
   

• Robert Brink Jr (wsjm.com) — Niles readers may note that Robert “Bob” Brink Jr., a longtime St. Joseph resident and printing worker, has died at 71, leaving behind a brother who lives in Niles. Family and friends will celebrate his life at American Legion Post 105 in Benton Harbor on Sunday, June 14, where his love of fishing, generosity, and quiet strength will be remembered.
   

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Other local events
    Sunday June 14
  • RSJ Bike — River Saint Joe →
    River Saint Joe, 15475 Walton Rd, Buchanan
    4:00 pm
    • Monday June 15
  • Student Achievement Committee
    NILES COMMUNITY SCHOOLS Niles, MI 49120
    5:00 pm
  • Finance Committee
    NILES COMMUNITY SCHOOLS Niles, MI 49120
    5:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • So I have been employed at the same place for 20 yrs now..
    I need to find new employment. I have ms and can’t tolerate the heat like I used too. Does anyone have any idea where I can find a job I really do… (Nextdoor Berrien Woods)
  • SpartanNash Company posted a job opening for Bakery Associate in Niles. Apply here.
  • Pizza Hut, Inc. posted a job opening for Shift Lead in Niles. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Niles here.

🗞 Nearby News

Buchanan

  • Housing and population concerns rise at the Master Plan Public Open House in Buchanan (abc57.com)
  • Volunteers invited to help build new Buchanan playground (moodyonthemarket.com)

Berrien Springs

  • Berrien Springs public school officials clarify questions about 8-million-dollar deficit (abc57.com)

Ok Niles! 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: Yammies! (Thank you Lynda S. for sending it in!)
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