Millersport Lands $2.1B Data Center

State leaders confirmed that Vantage Data Centers will build a $2.1 billion data center near state routes 204 and 37 in Millersport, creating 37 full-time jobs.

In May, Fairfield County commissioners approved a 500-acre annexation from Walnut Township for the project. Originally estimated at $1 billion, the project is now envisioned to be twice the initial size, Gov. Mike DeWine said.

Earlier this summer, some Millersport residents raised concerns about population growth, increased traffic, and potential harm to the village’s culture.

Vantage will receive a 10-year, 50% tax exemption on purchases related to the project, the company’s second site in central Ohio after a New Albany location that broke ground a year ago.

Pumpkin Show Returns for 118th Year

The 118th Circleville Pumpkin Show kicks off Wednesday, following a preview session tonight that includes rides, concessions, and decorated golf cart judging.

Wednesday’s festivities will begin with the ringing of the Foresman Chimes, followed by the opening ceremony and the giant pumpkin weigh-in.

The festival runs through Saturday. Highlights include pie-eating contests, parades, live music, and food vendors.

A schedule of events, livestreams, and a history of the largest pumpkins are available at the Pumpkin Show website.

$4.95M Bexley Estate Listed

An eight-bedroom, 12,757-square-foot estate in Bexley hit the market for $4.95 million.

The fully renovated mansion—the 18th-most expensive home currently for sale in the state—features entry gardens, marble floors, three staircases, an elevator, three fireplaces, and a wood-burning stove.

Other amenities include a large exercise room, a chef’s kitchen with two islands, a covered outdoor family room, and a heated four-car garage. You can see 152 photos of the estate here.

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➤ Cincinnati: Frontier Airlines relaunched seasonal service from Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport to New York’s LaGuardia Airport, running until Jan. 19. (More)

➤ Columbus: The city launched a public art and beautification project called Murals on Main, unveiling the first mural at 3354 E. Main St. (More)

➤ Statewide: Ohio leads the nation in La Crosse virus cases, with 40 human cases of mosquito-borne illness reported. Symptoms include fever, headache, and nausea, with most victims able to fully recover. (More)

➤ Toledo: St. Michael the Archangel Parish in Toledo will close after 125 years. Its final Mass is set for Jan. 4, ahead of a merger with St. John the Baptist Parish in Point Place. (More)

➤ Bellaire: The public library opened a local history center on Friday, showcasing newspapers, photos, yearbooks, family histories, maps, and other historical items. (Photos)

➤ Athens: Ohio University Libraries introduced an artificial intelligence-aided search engine to help students find and organize academic research. (More)

➤ The Columbus Blue Jackets lost their NHL home opener 3-2 to the New Jersey Devils on Monday night. (Box Score)

➤ Ohio State remained No. 1 in the AP Top 25 college football poll and Cincinnati entered the poll at No. 24. (Rankings)

➤ Ohio State and Miami men’s hockey opened the first full weekend of the season with sweeps of Northern Michigan and RPI, respectively. Ohio State started 2-0, and Miami improved to 4-0. (Standings)

➤ Yesterday’s Results: MLB | NFL | NHL | NBA | Soccer | Tennis

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➤ The next CEO of Cincinnati-based Kroger will be hired from outside of the company for the first time in its 143-year history, Kroger’s top human resources executive said. (More)

➤ A state lawmaker introduced a bill to declare artificial intelligence systems legally nonsentient, clarifying that AI cannot legally marry humans. (More)

➤ All-you-can-eat restaurant KanPai Sushi will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Friday at 6730 South Ave. in Youngstown. (Details)

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➤ The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium and The Wilds released 116 endangered Eastern hellbender salamanders into eastern Ohio waterways to help restore the state population. (Photos)

➤ The Savannah Bananas exhibition baseball team will play a series of games in Cincinnati and Cleveland next year. Tickets are available by lottery until Oct. 31. (Details)

➤ The Wag, a “people park and dog bar,” is set to open Nov. 15 in Columbus, with a bar, a small brewery, and snacks for people, plus indoor and outdoor play areas for dogs. (See Drawings)

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2. Yes: 42%

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