Lawrence County plans illustrate how some out-of-state companies use backdoor tactics to confuse residents
On Dec. 17, 2025, Danielle Fletcher watched construction workers build on an empty parcel of land adjacent to her home in Hamilton Township. Nestled by the river with a population of just over 1,500, the residents realized they were getting a new neighbor: an AI data center. The next day,...
Mia Kraus,
April 27, 2026
7 min read
Proposed data center construction in Waterford sparks debate
On a gray February morning, where Wolf Creek meets the Muskingum River, Waterford looked much like it always does. The roads were calm, the fields stretched long and open, and a few trucks sat parked outside local diners. But online, the tone of the community has shifted...
Emma Wilson,
April 27, 2026
4 min read
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