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  • How would a mega data center reshape daily life in Davis?
  • What will a Canaan Valley ski day cost this winter?

Also on today's calendar: OET Timberline/Canaan Valley — Patroller School.

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Today's riddle: What did one tuna say to the other after getting caught stealing files from work? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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📰 News we're reading

• Will a data center be good for Thomas and Davis in Tucker County, West Virginia? (brookings.edu) — Residents and leaders in Davis and neighboring Thomas are grappling with a massive proposed power plant and data center complex planned less than a mile from homes and schools, raising big worries about air quality, water use, and local control. The story follows how Davis’ mayor, business owners, and the Tucker United coalition are organizing town halls, legal appeals, and protests while weighing promised tax revenue against threats to tourism, housing, and the area’s outdoor character.
   

• Where to ski near Cleveland: What's new (and what it'll cost) in the 2025-26 season (cleveland.com) — If you’re up for a road trip from Davis, Canaan Valley Resort right in town is featured as a major ski destination in a new guide for Cleveland-area skiers, with details on lift tickets, rentals, and winter activities. The roundup compares prices, amenities, and what’s new this season at Canaan and other Mid-Atlantic and Great Lakes resorts.
   

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