Historic data center being built in Ohio

News Clip3:03Fox Business·Piketon, Pike County, OH·9/6/2026

Piketon, Ohio, Mayor Billy Spencer discusses a historic data center project being built in his village, which he states was introduced as potentially the largest in the world. The project, involving a gas-powered energy plant and a 20-year lease with OpenAI, is expected to bring thousands of jobs. Despite some organized opposition, the mayor believes the majority of residents support the development due to its economic benefits.

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Mayor Billy Spencer of Piketon, Ohio, appeared on Fox Business's 'Making Money' to discuss a