# Ohio Voters Fight Data Center | Cincinnati News

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Podcast: [Cincinnati News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/cincinnati-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7564722)
Published: 2026-07-29T09:17:09+00:00
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In a high-stakes legal showdown, Ohio residents in Ashville are fighting to block a controversial data center project — and they’re taking their case to the state’s highest court. Frustrated by a village official’s rejection of their referendum petition, citizens are now demanding a public vote on the development, arguing it fundamentally alters their community. The developers, EdgeConneX, fast-tracked approval under an “emergency” banner — a move critics say was a tactic to dodge public scrutiny. If the Ohio Supreme Court rules against the referendum, it could set a dangerous precedent, weakening citizens’ power to challenge major projects that impact their towns — and sparking a statewide debate over democracy, energy use, and the future of local governance. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/51aae01db285a3b9

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