Each person that went before the camera had a unique story. Whether they were part of a family where generations of family members have been farming in Lima Township or if they had recently moved to the area wanting to get out of the city and into a more rural setting, their stories were recorded in an effort to let Consumers Energy know who they are and how they feel about the community they live in.
A special gathering was held at Lima Township Hall on June 24 that saw township residents coming together with their neighbors in and around Lima Township to share their stories of connection to their homes and the land.
Township residents became concerned after they learned that Consumers Energy has an option to purchase 120 acres of land off of S. Lima Center Road. With this came the possibility that the land might become the home to a natural gas-burning 1.4-gigawatt plant. Knowing these concerns, Consumers Energy has emphasized that it does not have a plan for the property…