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State set to release findings on local quakes

The Ohio Department of Natural Resources says it plans to release its report on the Youngstown earthquakes within weeks.


Allure of shale prompts Mill Creek MetroParks Board to vet options

Mill Creek MetroParks has financed some of its needs in the past 15 years from $3.7 million in funding that is not from golf or Riverside Gardens or Lanterman’s Mill.


Marcellus Shale drillers recycling more wastewater

Pennsylvania’s Marcellus Shale gas-drilling companies are recycling more and more of their briny, chemical-laden wastewater, in most cases complying with a request from state officials to keep the pollutants from being discharged into rivers that supply drinking water.


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Fracking chemicals source of fear, but also in everyday life

The fracking mix used at a Carroll County well consisted of 78 percent fresh water, about 15.8 percent sand, 5 percent additional recycled water and 0.003 percent chemicals. Most chemicals added can be found in everyday consumer products, including: food additives, hair conditioners, baby diaper ointment, automotive supplies, glass cleaners and batteries.


Disposal of industrial waste rises significantly in Mahoning County

Industrial-waste disposal in Mahoning County nearly doubled in 2011, said Jim Petuch, county recycling division director.


Deal near on $10M recycling business in Mahoning County

Mahoning County is nearing a deal for what could be a $10 million brine-wastewater recycling center.


Road-upkeep pacts mulled for drillers

Staff report COLUMBUS The Ohio Department of Natural Resources says it will consider requiring


ODNR grants permits for 3 wells in Valley

Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The Ohio Department of Natural Resources has granted permits for three


Leaders to discuss shale exploration

Staff report YOUNGSTOWN County leaders will convene for the inaugural Mahoning County Shale


Chesapeake unveils water-treatment plan

By Bob Downing Beacon Journal staff writer CARROLLTON Chesapeake Energy Corp. unveiled a new


Expert: Quakes likely had common epicenter

A seismologist says all 12 Mahoning Valley earthquakes likely had the same epicenter, contrary to original seismic data.


Official considers extended office hours

Columbiana County Recorder Craig Brown said Tuesday he is open to allowing Oklahoma City-based Chesapeake Energy Corp. to use the recorder’s office after hours.

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Hagan outraged by tax system for drilling industry

State Rep. Robert F. Hagan of Youngstown, D-60th, expressed outrage Monday with a news report that Ohio’s oil and gas companies are paying taxes on the extraction of the natural resources based on an honor system.

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Discrepancies run deep with Ohio well taxes

As Ohio prepares to usher in a multibillion-dollar gas-drilling industry, the state relies on an honor system to collect taxes and fees from well owners — and the numbers don’t add up.

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Hagan plans bill on fracking protections

State Rep. Robert F. Hagan said Thursday night he plans to introduce legislation that contains the ideas of an Innovation Ohio study on oil and gas production.

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