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Little talk of ‘world’s largest’ data center planned for southern Ohio

In late March, the U.S. Department of Energy announced a public-private partnership with SB Energy, a Japanese company and part of the SoftBank Group, to build the “world’s largest artificial intelligence data center” at the 3,700- acre Portsmouth, Ohio site near the village of Piketon.

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Elizabeth "Libby" L. Young

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Elizabeth "Libby" L. Young, who left us on June 12, 2026, at the age of 63. 

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Poll: Local governments should be cautious about data center approvals

American voters say local governments should be cautious about new data centers because they can place strain on electricity, water, land and local infrastructure, according to a new poll.