June 5, 2026
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Citizens for Responsible Energy Development Southwest Michigan Oshtemo Township, Michigan June 4, 2026 Standing-Room-Only Crowd Turns Out for Community Conversation on PA 233 […]
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June 2, 2026
Why Is Oshtemo Protecting Industrial Land From Large-Scale Solar — But Not Rural Residential Homes? Across Michigan, townships are already fighting over giant solar fields being […]
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