In The News

August 03, 2010

According to the Broadview Heights Engineering Department, Gonzoil Oil was trying to bore a gas line and hit a water main on Broadview Road, causing the road to buckle.

Published: Friday, July 30, 2010

“We know they don’t have enough inspectors,” councilwoman Karen Schneider said, saying any valve could fail anytime in any part of town. “There’s no guarantee with any of these damn wells.”

Councilman Doug Bletcher said the situation was scary because he suspects ODNR has no process to keep track of defective equipment.

http://blog.cleveland.com/sunmessenger/2010/07/ohio_will_sue_gates_mills_gas.html

Article published July 30, 2010

"For the profits this industry is making, the investment [in public safety and the environment] should be greater," Mr. Doyle said.

http://toledoblade.com/article/20100730/NEWS16/7290358

Friday, July 30

Ohio isn't immune to oil spills.

Federal regulators have recorded 27 spills from fuel pipelines here totaling more than 323,000 gallons from 2000 through 2009.  They include six deaths, 12 injuries and $36.5 million in damage.