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Fracking waste wells owned by an Ohio senator are leaking. The state paid $1.3 million to clean it up
COLUMBUS, Ohio – Injection wells owned by an Ohio state senator leaked fracking waste deep underground in Noble County before blasting through the surface miles away at an oil well, warranting a $1.3 million cleanup effort. The state paid to remediate the mess in January 2021, but it hasn’t...
South Central Power bringing internet service to local Ohio counties
BELMONT COUNTY, Ohio (WTRF) – South Central Power, an electric cooperative serving thousands in Ohio, now also offers high speed fiber internet service as well. “Connect S-P-C” was created to provide high speed broadband to 14 counties in rural Ohio.It is nearly finished setting up a network in Somerton that will eventually serve Harrison and […]
Enhance Your Property and Community Safety with Barnesville's New Sidewalk Loan Program
The Barnesville Village Council has launched a sidewalk loan program to replace old sidewalks. This program provides residents with zero percent interest loans for replacing sidewalks along Village streets, including curbs and driveway aprons. The aim is to improve community safety and appearance.
BLM extends comment period on environmental analysis for oil and gas leasing in Ohio
MILWAUKEE, Wisc. — In response to several requests, the Bureau of Land Management is providing more time for the public to provide input on a draft supplemental environmental assessment evaluating possible impacts from potential oil and gas leasing within the Wayne National Forest in southeastern Ohio. BLM will accept comments until May 17, 2024. “Although the BLM had already provided an extended 45-day comment period, we added the maximum extension possible for 10 extra days to allow for additional time to provide feedback,” said BLM...
BLM extends comment period on environmental analysis for oil and gas leasing in Ohio
MILWAUKEE, Wisc. — In response to several requests, the Bureau of Land Management is providing more time for the public to provide input on a draft supplemental environmental assessment evaluating possible impacts from potential oil and gas leasing within the Wayne National Forest in southeastern Ohio. BLM will accept comments until May 17, 2024. “Although the BLM had already provided an extended 45-day comment period, we added the maximum extension possible for 10 extra days to allow for additional time to provide feedback,” said BLM...
Twin sisters from local Ohio town make their debut on the Grand Ole Opry stage
MONROE COUNTY, Ohio (WTRF) – If you’re a fan of country music, then you know what an honor it is to perform on the Grand Ole Opry stage. The Price Sisters say the feeling of stepping into that circle for the very first time is almost indescribable. This is their story. Born and raised in […]
Years after a chemical contaminated Paden City’s water supply, residents are still sick and suffering
The EPA designated Paden City’s drinking water contamination as a priority in 2022. But for residents who drank the water for years, help has been slow to arrive. Years after a chemical contaminated Paden City’s water supply, residents are still sick and suffering appeared first on Mountain State Spotlight, West Virginia's civic newsroom.
Monroe park rededication Monday
MONROE — The city will officially reopen its revamped Father Cairns Park with a rededication and ribbon cutting at 6:30 p.m. Monday. The Monroe Parks and Recreation Division put together a master plan with input from the community and stakeholders in 2017 for the park at 802 W. Eighth St., which was initially dedicated in 1933. City council approved redevelopment plans in 2022. “Not only was the park underdeveloped, but it is located in a neighborhood that is underserved in overall park offerings,” city officials said in an internet posting. Click here for more information about the park and the Monday’s happenings.
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