Whats Happening In Your Neighborhood?

Lawsuit stops gas-well drilling in Taborville

July 19, 2010

January 21, 2010

Residents opposed to the drilling had contended in the lawsuit that it would be a violation of the deed restrictions of the park.

"Obviously, most people are not willing to loosely risk their largest financial asset, their homes, as well as their health," Ms. Fee said.

http://www.chagrinvalleytimes.com/NC/0/1618.html

 

Marcellus shale boom making its way to Ohio? Only time will tell the story

July 15, 2010

June 17, 2010

Many in the audience have been approached about leasing their ground for gas drilling through the Marcellus shale, or were concerned for what may be ahead for the environment due to the effects of the drilling.

http://www.farmanddairy.com/news/marcellus-shale-boom-making-its-way-to-ohio-only-time-will-tell-the-story/15146.html


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OIL WELL PROPOSAL UNDER FIRE

July 15, 2010

Posted Jul 11, 2010

Dover officials hope project rejected

Mayor Richard Homrighausen, who last month maintained that the church property isn’t the place for an oil and gas well, said he hasn’t been informed of any decision.

http://www.timesreporter.com/communities/x1609360671/OIL-WELL-PROPOSAL-UNDER-FIRE


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SAFETY / OSHA

July 15, 2010
03/19/10

OSHA cites Chipco LLC in Zanesville, Ohio, following fatality at natural gas well site in Londonderry, Ohio

The alleged willful violations cite the company's failure to provide appropriate respiratory protection, assess the worksite for potential respiratory hazards and provide adequate training.

https://hr.cch.com/news/safety/031910a.asp

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Neighbors irate over drilling

July 15, 2010

Posted: 05/27/2010

Noise and smell irritating residents

The company said 72 nearby property owners signed off on the deal and will share in royalties estimated at $300,000  over 20 years. Those against the drilling said that will only amount to a couple hundred bucks a year and the money isn't worth the noise.

http://www.newsnet5.com/dpp/news/local_news/akron_canton_news/neighbors-irate-over-drilling-


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