Video: Passions run high as local town grapples with data center fears

Credit: David Sherman, Video Producer | Bryn Dippold, Reporter

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Feb 19, 2026
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A massive data center is proposed to be built in the city of Trenton in Butler County. Residents and neighbors fear that the project could hurt their community.

Journal-News reporter Bryn Dippold and videographer David Sherman visited Trenton and talked to residents about their concerns as part of our investigation into data centers’ potential impacts across southwest Ohio.

DAYTON DAILY NEWS INVESTIGATES

The cost of data centers

Massive data centers are proposed to be built across southwest Ohio. Our investigation looks at the cost and consequences of these power-hungry, water-thirsty, tax-supported facilities.

Reporting by London Bishop and Bryn Dippold.

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