Eric Hurless

Big Tech’s Rush to Van Wert, Part 3: The Aquifer Alarm and the Bureaucratic Catch-22

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The technical climax of Van Wert’s data center battle exposes a fragile Germann Road aquifer debate, defensive city well reports, and a 20-year-old zoning contract that left the council powerless.

Big Tech’s Rush to Van Wert, Part 2: The Battle Over the Marsh Foundation Legacy

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Van Wert residents launch a moral battle against a $10B data center, exposing the threat to the historic Marsh Foundation trust, vulnerable children, and local horse farms.

Van Wert: The Data Center Timeline Part 1 The Ticking Clock

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Discover how a massive $10B data center project in Van Wert, Ohio sparked a fierce battle over emergency voting, public silencing, and corporate speed.