Ohio proposed constitutional amendment to ban data centers will not be on this year鈥檚 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. 鈥淲e want to make it clear: We will not be stopping,鈥� Conserve Ohio said in a statement. 鈥淐onstruction won鈥檛 be stopping, so signature gathering and community action will not be stopping.鈥� Conserve ...
History in Conversation: Telling the Mountain State鈥檚 story as America turns 250
MORGANTOWN 鈥� As West Virginia marked another year of statehood and the nation approaches its 250th anniversary, historians, alumni and community members gathered Thursday afternoon inside the Milano Reading Room at West Virginia University鈥檚 Downtown Library to reflect on the stories ...
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.
Marietta City Council adopts property donation resolution, tables 2027 tax budget
MARIETTA - Marietta City Council reorganized its leadership for Thursday evening鈥檚 meeting before taking up a limited agenda because several city officials were absent. Council President Susan Vessels was not present, and Mayor Josh Schlicher appointed Council President Pro Tempore Harley ...
Mid-Ohio Valley Multi-Cultural Festival draws newcomers, returning residents
BELPRE 鈥� The Mid-Ohio Valley Multi-Cultural Festival wrapped up its second year in Belpre over the weekend. The event shifted from its traditional venue of Parkersburg City Park to Belpre鈥檚 Civitan Park in 2025 due to construction of the activity and recreation center, which is expected ...