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Ohio proposed constitutional amendment to ban data centers will not be on this year’s ballot

Ohio voters will not have a chance to vote to ban data centers in the November election. Conserve Ohio, the grassroots organization behind the proposed constitutional amendment, said they are now hoping to make the 2027 ballot. The amendment would prohibit building data centers with a peak load of more than 25 megawatts per month, which would prevent most modern data centers. “We want to make it clear: We will not be stopping,” Conserve Ohio said in a statement. “Construction won’t be stopping, so signature gathering and community action will not be stopping.” Conserve ...

Picture This: Checking out the petting zoo at the Marietta library

The Gab and the Goats Petting Zoo brought more than 30 animals to the Washington County Public Library in Marietta on Saturday, with kids and adults interested in petting, feeding and even holding animals like goats, pigs, rabbits, kittens, pigeons and chickens, plus a Dexter cow and two emus.

Pleasant weather boosts Marietta Summer Shop Hop experience

MARIETTA - Some people strolling along Front Street Saturday were there for Marietta Main Street’s Summer Shop Hop. Others were just in the neighborhood and taking advantage of a sunny – but not too hot – day. “It was nice, and I’ve always wanted to go to Front Street and look at ...

Telling W.Va.’s story as America turns 250

MORGANTOWN — West Virginia’s impact on the nation was discussed Thursday at the West Virginia University Downtown Library as part of the America 250th commemoration. Hosted by the West Virginia & Regional History Center with WVU Libraries, the event brought together recent graduates of ...

Parkersburg City Council, Wood County Circuit Court to consider petition issue

PARKERSBURG – Parkersburg City Council is scheduled to vote Tuesday on whether a referendum petition to repeal the city’s proposed contract for trash service is sufficient, as the committee behind the effort seeks a judge’s ruling on the matter. Council will also officially receive ...