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Environmental Issues

Ohio AG Seeks Tougher Sanctions for Drilling Polluters

Attorney General Mike Dewine also wants drilling companies to fully disclose the chemicals they use in the fracking process.

Economics

Mahoning Negotiating with Frack Water Facility

Mahoning County commissioners said the frack water recycling facility would be a significant investment in the area. Video

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State News

Non-Profit to Look at Health Impacts of Drilling

A nonprofit group has opened an office to assess the public health impacts of Marcellus Shale gas development in western Pennsylvania.

Living with the Gas Rush

Shale Boom Hits Williamsport: The Good, The Bad, The Ugly

Shale drilling has been underway in Williamsport, Pa., since about 2006. Those who live there say it's changed everything. The boom could hit the Mahoning Valley next. Video

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Shale News Archive

Ruling Affects Warren's Dreams to Cash in on Shale Drilling

Patriot Water recently set up shop in Warren with a $3 million project and had planned to treat water generated by shale drilling and send it to Warren's plant for further filtration. Video