As data center proposals spread across Stark County, neighbors fear what's next (opens original article in a new tab)

Residents in Stark County express concerns over proposed data center developments, fearing environmental, health, and rural character impacts, while a grassroots movement seeks to halt large-scale projects through a ballot initiative.

• Several proposed data center projects are advancing in Stark County, prompting resident concerns.
• Residents worry about environmental, health, and rural character impacts from large-scale developments.
• A grassroots effort seeks to collect 18,000 signatures for a statewide ballot initiative to ban large data centers.