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NewsForce 24/7

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Pike County Power Plant for Data Center Gets Dec. 10 Hearing Near Piketon

The Ohio Power Siting Board will hold a local public hearing on Thursday, Dec. 10, on a proposed 1.77-gigawatt natural gas-fired power plant near Piketon that would supply behind-the-meter power to a nearby data center, the board announced in a release issued through the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio. The hearing starts at 5 p.m. […]

Piketon, OH · 17h

The Logan Daily News

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James Martin named county communications director, commissioners hear from SOPEC

LOGAN — After a round of interviews the week before, Logan City Councilman James Martin was named county communications director during the Hocking County Commissioners meeting on Thursday. The commissioners also heard from Mary Nally, Southeast Ohio regional liaison for the Sustainable Ohio Public Energy Council (SOPEC), who provided an educational brief about the organization. Nally explained that SOPEC provides “simple, valuable and reliable public energy programs that help communities achieve their energy and sustainability goals.” These programs act as an alternative to private for-profit energy brokers. Among these programs is community choice aggregation, which is an optional program that provides energy purchased in bulk to residents and businesses at a fixed rate. SOPEC’s public pricing program acts similarly to community choice aggregation, but is for municipal and government-owned meters. The programs aim to improve energy affordability by making prices per kilowatt hour more competitive, as well as helping limit spikes in costs during high-demand periods. Nally later explained that SOPEC also provides a multitude of services, such as legal services, a grants team to help communities pursue energy goals and advocacy at the state and federal levels. Notably, she spoke about community support funds, which she stated was a

Logan, OH · 1d

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Portsmouth Site Demolition Clears Way for $37 Billion Energy Hub in Piketon

PIKETON, Ohio — The U.S. Department of Energy’s Portsmouth Site is moving from decades of Cold War-era cleanup into a new phase as the centerpiece of a $37 billion energy and computing hub, according to the department’s Office of Environmental Management. Crews are now tearing down former uranium enrichment buildings on the Piketon site to […]

Piketon, OH · 3d

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Local Businesses Help ZCS Students Plan for the Future

ZANESVILLE, OH – Zanesville City School students got a chance to meet with the movers and leaders that help to keep the community running. The School hosted a Transition Fair in the Steam Building where local businesses and organizations got the opportunity to introduce themselves to students and open up possible career paths after graduation.

Zanesville, OH · 1d

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Critics say Ohio EPA ‘stretching the rules’ in permitting data-center power plants less efficient and more polluting than ‘best available technology’

The “Fairfield Energy Center” proposed for a data-center site on 450 acres upwind from Buckeye Lake would produce an estimated 2,164 tons of air pollutants annually, according to the applications by Advanced Power Services of Boston to the Ohio Power Siting Board and the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency.

Ohio · 4d

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$32,000 Award to Turn Historic Chillicothe Building Into Business Incubator

CHILLICOTHE — A $32,000 award will help turn a historic downtown Chillicothe building into business incubator space that could support 10 new jobs, the Chillicothe Gazette reported. The Joint Economic Development Initiative of Southern Ohio announced the award from Mission Conversion Services Alliance to local developer Kevin Winegardner, according to a community announcement reported by […]

Chillicothe, OH · 3d

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AT&T confirms year-long process of phasing out copper landlines, third party discloses areas affected

BELPRE, Ohio (WTAP) - AT&T could begin retiring copper landline services as early as Nov. 15, according to a third-party company that tracks copper network retirements. The date is the earliest AT&T can begin discontinuing copper service in the listed areas, not a scheduled shutoff for every customer, according to Metro Colo Advisory’s copper retirement tracker. The advisory company says AT&T plans to move customers in stages and send written notices to those affected.

Belpre, OH · 2d

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Marietta Wealth and Insurance Firms Sold to Maridea in Its First Ohio Deal

Two affiliated Marietta firms — a wealth management practice and an insurance agency with roots stretching back to 1948 — have been sold to Maridea Wealth Management, establishing the national firm’s first presence in Ohio, according to a Business Wire release from the sell-side advisor, Green Sail Capital Partners. River Cities Financial Services, Ltd. and […]

Marietta, OH · 3d

Chillicothe Gazette

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Pump failure threatens toxic plume in Chillicothe

CHILLICOTHE — Chillicothe residents are being warned about a pump failure in a well being run by the U.S. Paper Mill, which could cause issues with the toxic plume beneath Chillicothe. On Nov. 12, the U.S. Paper Mill alerted the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency to a pump fracture on a water well that has been containing a toxic plume of underground chemicals. The decades-old, 90-foot pump will need replaced, which will cost thousands of dollars. More about the Plume: Will the toxic underground plume in Chillicothe be affected by new owner of mill site? The migration of this plume, which was caused by a cookware manufacturing plant that closed in the 1990s, was a concern for many when the Pixelle paper mill announced it was closing down. Since then, the new owners have been pumping water into the well to keep the underground water tables away from the plume. In a news release, the U.S. Paper Mill said that migration of the plume could, over time, contaminate land and groundwater in farmland, residences, and the Scioto River. U.S. Paper Mill is working on a solution, but they are not sure how long it will take to solve this problem. "As

Chillicothe, OH · 2d

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$10 Million Plan Will Turn Marietta’s Historic Glass Press Buildings Into Housing, Food Hall

A long-vacant pair of historic buildings in the heart of downtown Marietta is set for new life under a $10 million redevelopment plan announced by Ataraxia Properties, LLC, working with JobsOhio, Ohio Southeast Economic Development (OhioSE), the Southeast Ohio Port Authority and the City of Marietta, according to a release from OhioSE. The project will […]

Marietta, OH · 5d

Chillicothe Gazette

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Regional effort targets growth around DOE Portsmouth Site

A new regional planning effort aims to help southern Ohio communities prepare for growth around the U.S. Department of Energy's Portsmouth Site in Pike County. Ohio University's Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Service PORTSfuture Program and national planning firm Planning NEXT are launching the initiative through a U.S. Department of Energy grant, according to a community announcement. The effort will focus on preparing communities for growth through coordinated planning for housing, workforce and infrastructure needs. "The PORTSfuture Program is rooted in expanding community stakeholder engagement through outreach efforts and partnerships that foster long-term economic vitality," PORTSfuture Director Stephanie Howe said. "Planning NEXT represents a natural progression of this effort to turn years of community insights into real-world readiness." Ohio University has worked in the region through PORTSfuture since 2010, supporting community engagement and planning related to reuse of the Portsmouth Site. Communities will develop regional priorities Planning NEXT will lead a community-driven process intended to create a shared vision for long-term growth. The work will identify priority projects and policies involving housing, workforce and infrastructure and help local leaders pursue state and federal funding. "When this work is done, communities around the Portsmouth Site will have a unified plan

Pike County, OH · 3d

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Google commits $10 million to West Virginia to lower energy bills

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WBOY) — Google announced on Thursday its $10 million Energy Impact Program in West Virginia, which aims to help lower energy bills by making community buildings and homes more energy efficient. According to a press release, an initial $1 million in funding will go to the West...

West Virginia · 2d

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Busy Bird Yarn & Craft Supply to join Athens crafting scene

Athens is getting a new addition to the crafting community. Busy Bird Yarn & Craft Supply is opening Dec. 5 at 28 1/2 E. State St. Kelly Karch, owner of Busy Bird Yarn & Craft Supply, said this idea is something she had for years. Karch has been knitting since she was in middle school, and said fiber arts have been a creative outlet throughout her life.

Athens, OH · 5d

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Chillicothe Council Weighs 12 Percent City Property Tax Cut for 2027 Bills

Chillicothe City Council was set to consider a 12 percent cut to the city’s property tax rate on Monday, November 9, a move city leaders say is meant to soften a steep increase in state-driven property tax bills across Ross County, according to the Scioto Valley Guardian. The proposal grew out of Councilman Jeff Creed’s […]

Chillicothe, OH · 5d

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McKee Company celebrates 1m tons of asphalt produced

The McKee Company is proud to announce a major milestone: 1 million tons of asphalt produced! This remarkable achievement represents a decade of growth, hard work, and an unwavering commitment to quality. While this production milestone marks an exciting chapter in our story, McKee Paving has been a trusted name in quality asphalt paving and maintenance throughout Southeastern Ohio for over 60 years.

Appalachian Ohio, OH · 5d

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This Hocking Hills Town Is A Surprisingly Affordable Retirement Destination

Nestled in the rolling hills of southeastern Ohio, Logan is a small city that retirees are quietly discovering as one of the best-kept secrets in the Midwest. With a population of just over 7,000 people, this charming Hocking County seat sits along the Hocking River and offers a peaceful, small-town lifestyle without the big-city price tag.

Logan, OH · 10d

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Chillicothe Farmers Market Opens First Day in New Yoctangee Park Pavilion

The Chillicothe Farmers Market opened its first day in a permanent new home on Saturday, welcoming shoppers into the new multipurpose pavilion in Yoctangee Park as the centerpiece of the park’s grand reopening weekend in downtown Chillicothe. The market’s opening day in the pavilion came one day after the City of Chillicothe celebrated the completion […]

Chillicothe, OH · 7d

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FERC staff finds no significant impact from Texas Eastern's 50,000-Dth/d Ohio compressor upgrade

(P&GJ) — Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) staff concluded in an environmental assessment issued Nov. 6 that Texas Eastern Transmission's Athens Optimization Project in Athens County, Ohio, would not significantly affect the environment. The project would let Texas Eastern provide an additional 50,000 dekatherms per day of incremental firm transportation service.

Athens County, OH · 6d

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Mid-East Opens Doors for Adults Seeking Diplomas

ZANESVILLE, OH – If you’ve been thinking about heading back to the classroom as an adult, Mid-East has some opportunities available for you. Through the Career and Academic Readiness Education Program, or CARE, adults can earn their high school diploma through 2 different pathways. Barb Funk, the Career...

Zanesville, OH · 5d

Chillicothe Gazette

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Ross, Pike County data centers differ greatly in size, power and water use

CHILLICOTHE— Data centers, data centers, data centers. Between the proposed data center in Chillicothe and the data center being built in Pike County it can feel like all anyone is talking about is data centers. That doesn't even begin to include all the conversations about the other data centers being built and either supported or protested by communities around the country. With so much talk, it is easy to get confused, especially when you are talking about two sites so close together, like the ones in Ross and Pike counties, which are less than 40 miles apart. Both of these projects involve turning brownfield sites into data centers, but that is largely where the similarities stop. Based on what project leaders from both sites have said, the centers will vastly vary in size, energy and water usage and more. Ross County The proposed data center in Chillicothe would be built on the former paper mill site, which is owned by U.S. Paper Mill, which is leasing the land to Alignment Engine. During a public meeting in September , David Stanfill with Alignment Engine said the proposed data center for Chillicothe is expected to be 6.5 acres in size, offer around

Pike County, OH · 9d