KALKASKA, Mich. – A company that sought a data center development in Kalkaska County announced it is dropping the concept after clear opposition from the community.

Geologist Matt Rine said he is ending his pursuit of a data center in Kalkaska County and canceled the last community meeting he had scheduled to gauge public sentiment on the idea.

“We sought public input because we want to be partners with the community we live and work in. And we heard you,” Rine said in a statement.

“We are grateful we had the opportunity to engage in public discourse – it is important to work together as a community when making decisions about the future, even when there is disagreement,” he said.

A sometimes-raucous crowd at a Monday evening community meeting proved overwhelmingly against the concep

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