Public comment deadline for data centers, Meijer to open store in Obetz, another meteor over Ohio
News Clip1:11WSYX ABC 6·Hilliard, Franklin County, OH·3/25/2026
The Ohio EPA is holding a public comment deadline today regarding Amazon's proposal to install 158 emergency generators at its Hilliard data center. Neighbors are expressing concerns about potential emissions and noise pollution from these generators. Amazon states the generators will only be used for maintenance and emergencies, approximately 50 hours per year.
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The morning headlines, presented by Tom Bosow, highlighted a critical deadline for public comments concerning an Amazon data center project in Hilliard, Ohio. The Ohio EPA's final day to accept public input on Amazon's plan to install 158 emergency generators at its Hilliard facility is today.
Residents living near the proposed data center have raised significant worries regarding increased emissions and noise pollution that could result from these additional generators. Amazon has countered these concerns by stating that the generators are strictly for maintenance and emergency use, estimating their operation at roughly 50 hours annually.
Other news included Meijer's announcement to open a new grocery store in Obetz as part of the Buckstone mixed-use development, and a video showing another meteor over West Unity, Ohio, following a larger meteor event that occurred over northeast Ohio the previous week.