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Democrat Amy Acton joins fracking-waste fight in red Ohio

MARIETTA, Ohio – On the banks of the Ohio River in ruby red Washington County, Democratic gubernatorial candidate Amy Acton promised to staunch, if not prevent, a possible environmental disaster caused by leaking liquid fracking waste. She promised that, if elected, she’d honor a resolution passed by the local,...

Marietta, OH · 09-22

Mountain State Spotlight

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Chemours settled major pollution cases. In a new lawsuit, Wood County residents say contamination damaged their homes for years.

In June, Chemours settled with the Trump administration, the West Virginia DEP and the West Virginia Rivers Coalition. A proposed class-action lawsuit says the chemical company’s Washington Works landfill contaminated nearby property. Chemours settled major pollution cases. In a new lawsuit, Wood County residents say contamination damaged their homes for years. appeared first on Mountain State Spotlight , West Virginia's civic newsroom.

Wood County, WV · 09-19

Parkersburg News & Sentinel

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Marietta council leaves electric aggregation plan pending

MARIETTA -- City Council declined Thursday evening to waive the remaining readings of an electric aggregation ordinance after members called for more time to compare options for residents' electricity supply. Council voted 5-2 against suspending the second and third readings of Ordinance 97, leaving the measure pending. The ordinance would...

Marietta, OH · 09-19

Parkersburg News & Sentinel

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Ohio Oil & Gas Association opposes proposed moratorium

MARIETTA -- The Ohio Oil & Gas Association is opposing Democratic gubernatorial candidate Dr. Amy Acton's proposed three-year moratorium on wastewater injection wells in Washington County, arguing that regulation and scientific review should guide the state's response. "A moratorium is not a solution. Science, facts, and sound regulation, not politics...

Ohio · 09-21

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Maridea Wealth Management Expands $2 Billion Advisory Platform Into Ohio With River Cities Financial Services And DFW Insurance

Maridea Wealth Management is expanding into Ohio for the first time by adding River Cities Financial Services and Dietz, Futrell & Walters Insurance, bringing two affiliated Marietta-area financial services firms to its growing national wealth management platform. The combination adds an established operation offering both investment advisory and insurance services while extending Maridea’s geographic footprint into a new state.

Marietta, OH · 09-21

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Operator fights to reopen injection wells linked to disaster

NOBLE COUNTY, Ohio — A fracking waste injection company is fighting to reopen two suspended Noble County wells that the Ohio Department of Natural Resources linked to a 2021 environmental disaster. The wells were initially suspended by order of the chief of the Ohio Department of Natural Resources Division...

Noble County, OH · 09-17

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Nearly 3,000 acres of Ohio’s only national forest auctioned off for oil and gas development

The U.S. Department of Interior's Bureau of Land Management has leased nearly 3,000 acres of the Wayne National Forest to oil and gas companies. Critics warn the move could be damaging to the region, but industry officials say the project is needed to help the nation meet its energy needs.

Ohio · 09-17

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West Virginia farmers face pressure as cheaper beef competes with local cattle

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WCHS) — West Virginia cattle producers are raising concerns that more imported beef could drive down prices for local farmers. Agriculture Commissioner Kent Leonhardt said increasing the supply of beef in the United States can lower the prices farmers receive for their cattle. “Anytime you bring more...

West Virginia · 09-17

Parkersburg News & Sentinel

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Letter from Waterford data center developer shared by Washington County Commission

MARIETTA - The company developing a proposed data center in the Waterford area issued a letter to the community that was shared during Wednesday's Washington County Commission meeting. Commission President Charlie Schilling read the letter from Mehdi Nezami, vice president of development for ACS Digital & Energy, a Spain-based company...

Waterford, OH · 09-17

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New housing development on the way to Putnam County

PUTNAM COUNTY, W.Va. (WSAZ) - Another housing development is under construction in Putnam County. A spokesperson for AB Contracting, Inc. said Remington Place will feature 37 lots, single-family homes with two floor plan options off state Route 817 in Winfield. “We are excited to help contribute to the growth of...

Putnam County, WV · 09-16

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Two Wood County residents sue Chemours over PFAS contamination near landfill

WASHINGTON, W.Va. (WTAP) - Two Wood County residents filed a federal class action lawsuit Thursday against Chemours, alleging years of PFAS contamination from a landfill at the company’s Washington Works plant. Jason Goff and Aimee Cross filed suit in U.S. District Court for the Southern District of West Virginia....

Wood County, WV · 09-17

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Dr. Amy Acton announces support for 3-year moratorium on wastewater injection wells in Washington County

MARIETTA, Ohio (WTAP) - On Thursday, Ohio gubernatorial candidate Dr. Amy Acton released the following statement on fracking wastewater migration in Washington County. “In Washington County, injection wells are leaking fracking wastewater, flooding conventional oil and gas wells, leaving folks without heat, destroying local businesses, and potentially contaminating Marietta’s drinking water. This poses a serious threat to the safety and quality of life of Washington County residents,” said Dr. Amy Acton.

Washington County, OH · 09-17

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Boil advisory issued for parts of Marietta

MARIETTA, Ohio (WTAP) - A boil advisory has been issued for customers on Aurora Street, Sunset Lane and Becker Lane in due to an emergency water line repair. Water service for an estimated 10 to 15 customers will be interrupted during the repair. Customers in the affected areas and adjacent...

Marietta, OH · 09-14

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Wood County Commission hears economic development update

PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - The Wood County Commission heard updates Monday morning on businesses looking to expand or relocate to the area. Wood County Economic Development Director Lindsey Piersol told the commissioners the county currently has nine active prospects in various stages of evaluation, all in manufacturing. At least one...

Wood County, WV · 09-14

Parkersburg News & Sentinel

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Ramaswamy discusses data centers, property taxes in Marietta

MARIETTA - Republican gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy used a campaign visit to Marietta on Friday to outline proposals addressing data centers, property taxes and services for veterans while marking the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks. Ramaswamy met with Gold Star families, local firefighters, police chiefs and the...

Marietta, OH · 09-12

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Hocking County real estate transfers

Aug. 31–Sept. 4. Listed prices do not necessarily represent actual property values. • Ralf H. Morgan, 13961 Union Road, Laurelville, to Shawn Vincent, Jr., $250,000. • 16770 state Route 374, Laurelville, to Clayton E. and Jillian M. Meyer, exempt, property transferred to or from a person when no money or other valuable and tangible consideration readily convertible into money is paid or to be paid for the real estate and the transaction is not a gift. • Frank J. and Rosalie M. Frazier, 30725 and 30739 Lake Logan Road, to Rosalie M. Frazier, exempt, property transferred to an heir or devisee, between spouses or to a surviving spouse, from a person to himself and others, to a surviving tenant, or on the death of a registered owner. • Derrick and Kathryn Hickman, 1207 and 1208 Taos Lane, to John Lewis Tilley and Ashley Kate Tilley, $799,999. • John L. Bond, trustee, 12079 Middlefork Road, to Douglas Bond, trustee, exempt, property transferred to an heir or devisee, between spouses or to a surviving spouse, from a person to himself and others, to a surviving tenant, or on the death of a registered owner. • Steven R. and Jennifer Pinkstock, 16416 Union

Hocking County, OH · 09-12

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Marietta businesses prepare for 50th anniversary Sternwheel Festival

Marietta’s 50th anniversary Ohio River Sternwheel Festival kicks off Friday, and local business owners are preparing for the big weekend.

Marietta, OH · 09-10

Parkersburg News & Sentinel

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Commission wants meeting with Peoples Cartage leaders over bill related to fire

PARKERSBURG - The Wood County Commission wants to have a meeting with representatives of Peoples Cartage regarding an outstanding bill resulting from the fire at their south Parkersburg facility this past summer. Commission President Blair Couch said that a representative with SPSI has reached out to him regarding an unpaid...

Parkersburg, WV · 09-11