Data Centers Provide Economic Boost

Data centers added $12 billion to Ohio’s economy in 2024 while supporting nearly 95,000 jobs, according to a new study by the Ohio Chamber of Commerce Research Foundation.

For every $1 Ohio provided in tax incentives to companies such as Google and Meta, the state received $2.10 in return. In 2024 alone, state tax revenue from data centers totaled more than $1 billion.

For every $1 Ohio provided in tax incentives to companies such as Google and Meta, the state received $2.10 in return, with 2024 state tax revenue totaling more than $1 million.

By 2030, researchers estimate that $40 billion will have been invested in data centers across the state, with state GDP reaching $20 billion and employment hitting 130,000.

The report also warned about the strain created by data centers on water and energy resources.

Bearcats Beat 14th-Ranked Iowa State

Evan Pryor ran for 111 yards and two touchdowns, and Brendan Sorsby passed for 214 yards and two scores as Cincinnati beat previously unbeaten No. 14 Iowa State 38-30 on Saturday.

The Bearcats jumped out to a 31-7 lead in the second quarter and held on despite the Cyclones scoring three of the next four touchdowns. Fans rushed the field at Nippert Stadium after Cincinnati’s first home win over a ranked opponent since 2021 against No. 16 Houston. 

Cincinnati improved to 4-1, including 2-0 in Big 12 play. Up next for the Bearcats is a noon home kickoff against UCF on Saturday. See the full schedule here.

Luxury Mount Adams Home Listed at $2.79M

A home in Cincinnati’s Mount Adams neighborhood, offering views of downtown and the Ohio River, has been listed for sale at $2.79 million.

The 3,969-square-foot house has four bedrooms, four and a half bathrooms, and a two-car garage equipped for electric vehicle charging.

An elevator serves all four levels of the home, including the lower-level suite with a private entrance, bathroom, and kitchenette. The rooftop terrace includes window boxes with a built-in watering system.

See 85 photos of the home and its views here.

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➤ Cincinnati: A Kentucky court found a University of Cincinnati student and former CityBeat intern guilty of a misdemeanor linked to the Roebling Bridge protests. (More)

➤ New Albany: The New Albany Early Learning Center is closed today because a student tested positive for measles. Unvaccinated students and staff can’t return to the school until Oct. 16. (More)

➤ Dayton: Fairborn Fish Food Pantry, near Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, is preparing to serve additional military families affected by the federal government shutdown. (More)

➤ Northeast Ohio: The Catholic Diocese of Youngstown announced two parish mergers: Our Lady of Perpetual Help in McDonald will join St. Mary in Mineral Ridge, while St. Brendan, St. Christine, and Our Lady of Sorrows will merge in Youngstown. (More)

➤ Cleveland: State lawmakers asked for federal assistance to repair “dangerous” railroad bridges owned by CSX and Norfolk Southern. (More)

➤ Columbus: Ohio State Wexner Medical Center celebrated the construction of its new University Hospital by lighting a large, glowing block “O” logo on the 26th floor. The hospital is expected to open in February 2026. (See Photos)

➤ The Cleveland Browns allowed a last-minute touchdown to the Minnesota Vikings, losing 21-17 overseas in London. (Recap)

➤ The Cincinnati Bengals battled back from a 28-3 fourth-quarter deficit, but lost 37-24 to the Detroit Lions. (Recap)

➤ Ohio State quarterback Julian Sayin completed 23 of 27 passes for 326 yards and three touchdowns, and Carnell Tate had a career-best 183 yards on nine catches in a 42-3 win over Minnesota. (Recap)

➤ Elder beat top-ranked Archbishop Moeller in front of 10,169 high school football fans on Friday, capturing the outright Greater Catholic League South title for the first time since 2008. (Recap)

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➤ Hundreds of residents helped release 2,000 sturgeon into the Cuyahoga River on Saturday as part of an effort to reintroduce the native fish to Lake Erie. (More)

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Should Ohio expand passenger rail routes statewide?

1. Yes: 39%
2. Maybe: 32%
3. No: 29%

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