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🌱 Data center plan near Washington High faces Massillon zoning debate

Massillon, Ohio Patch AM: a 4 min read

Good morning Massillon! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Data center plan near Washington High faces Massillon zoning debate
  • Massillon's Elite Guard takes its shot at a $10,000 prize
  • Massillon data center operator backs Stark State’s next generation of technicians

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Today's riddle: What are the two sides of a circle? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Nice with periods of sun, with a high of 61 and low of 45 degrees.
  • Thursday: Cloudy, showers; cooler, temps: high: 48, low: 33.
  • Friday: Cloudy, showers around; cold, with a high of 40 and low of 34 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Massillon data center reps outline 'neighborhood friendly' project (cantonrep.com) — A proposed data center near Washington High School needs Massillon City Council’s approval to rezone a long-idle Harsh Avenue site. Developers promise construction jobs and tax revenue, but some council members question the location and zoning protections. Residents can weigh in at a public hearing scheduled for 5:30 p.m. Dec. 14.
   

2. Stark Small Businesses Compete for $10,000 (jumpstartinc.org) — Massillon exterior-cleaning business Elite Guard is among four Stark County businesses competing for a $10,000 prize at JumpStart's December 15 showcase in Canton. Owner Kyle Updegrave will pitch after completing a 12-week business-development program. The event runs from 5 to 8:30 p.m. at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium, with free admission and advance registration required.
   

3. Bitdeer starts scholarships at Stark State to fund future workforce (kentucky.com) — Bitdeer, which operates a Massillon data center, has established a $125,000 endowment funding four scholarships for Stark State students starting this year. The awards support technical fields the company says it needs for hiring, while a newly named lab at the Jackson Township campus provides hands-on training in emerging technologies.
   

4. Army truck driver, longtime volunteer named Stark County vet of year (centredaily.com) — Larry Glasgow Jr., a Sugar Creek Township Army veteran wounded during Desert Storm, is Stark County's 2026 Veteran of the Year. His decades of volunteer work include helping fellow veterans, leading Scouts and driving for a food bank. He will be honored at today's Veterans Day observance in Sugar Creek Township.
   

5. Ohio high school football: OHSAA regional semifinal schedule, postseason brackets, live broadcasts, scores, state rankings and statewide statistical leaders (maxpreps.com) — Massillon Washington faces Big Walnut of Sunbury in Ohio's regional semifinal football slate this week. Washington sits second in the listed statewide rankings at 9-1, while No. 16 Big Walnut is 11-0. The statewide roundup also lists Jackson's Chase Maurer eighth in rushing yards with 1,721.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Update: Pet Reunited
    Willow, a dog who went missing in Massillon, OH, has been safely reunited with their family after 2 days, 17 hours. Message from Owner: "She got… (Nextdoor Smithview)
  • HI IF ANYONE NEED WOMEN'S XL CLOTHES WE HAVE A BIG BAG OF THEM.
    WE ALSO HAVE BOY'S SIZE 6 AND 7'S. THEY ALL ARE FREE!! (Nextdoor Cherry Rd NE)
  • The TJX Companies, Inc. posted a job opening for Asst Store Mgr in Massillon. Apply here.
  • Burger King (Carrols) posted a job opening for Team Member in Massillon. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Massillon here.

Ok Massillon! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What are the two sides of a circle?" — The inside and the outside ! (Thank you James M. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Massillon

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