LANSING (AP) -- The Michigan Public Service Commission will host seven utility consumer information and assistance forums throughout the state in September and October.

The PSC said in a statement Monday the forums are designed to give consumers the latest information on electric and natural gas rates for the winter and the status of local and long distance telephone service.

One of the state agency's three commissioners will be available at each forum, which begin Sept. 20 in Southfield and conclude Oct. 28 in Flint.

Other stops include Detroit, Greenville, Kalamazoo, Sault Ste. Marie and Traverse City.  The information on the Northern Michigan forums are below.

Sault Ste. Marie
Thursday, September 30, 6 p.m.
Lake Superior State University
Cisler Center
West Superior Room
650 W. Easterday Avenue

Traverse City
Wednesday, October 6, 6 p.m.
Grand Traverse Civic Center
1213 W. Civic Center Drive

More information can be found by clicking on THIS LINK.

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