Campbell considering gas wells

CAMPBELL — City officials are considering allowing gas wells to be drilled on city property as a source of operating revenue from royalties and for savings on the cost heating some public facilities.

D&L Energy Group, of Youngstown, made an initial presentation to city council before its regular meeting Wednesday.

Mayor John Dill said the city has about 120 acres in various size parcels, some of which might be combined with other private parcels to make the 40 acres required by state law to drill a well. No decision was made.

In other business, Dill told council that he does not think a potential downgrading of the city’s fire insurance rating will increase residents’ homeowners insurance costs appreciably.

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