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Recent Earthquakes

March 17, 2011 at 6:42 a.m.
Magnitude: 2.1
March 17, 2011 at 6:53 a.m.
Magnitude: 2.6
August 22, 2011 at 4:00 a.m.
Magnitude: 2.2
August 25, 2011 at 3:44 p.m.
Magnitude: 2.4
September 2, 2011 at 5:03 p.m.
Magnitude: 2.6
September 26, 2011 at 9:06 p.m.
Magnitude: 2.7
September 29, 2011 at 8:52 p.m.
Magnitude: 2.7
October 20, 2011 at 6:41 p.m.
Magnitude: 2.3
November 25, 2011 at 1:47 a.m.
Magnitude: 2.1
December 24, 2011 at 1:24 a.m.
Magnitude: 2.4
December 31, 2011 at 3:05 p.m.
Magnitude: 4.0
January 13, 2012 at 10:29 p.m.
Magnitude: 2.1

Information gathered from the Ohio Department of Natural Resources and the US Geological Survey.

Isopach map of the Marcellus Shale

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Allure of shale prompts Mill Creek MetroParks Board to vet options

February 19, 2012

By Karl Henkel khenkel@vindy.com CANFIELD Mill Creek MetroParks has financed some of its needs

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Fracking chemicals source of fear, but also in everyday life

February 17, 2012

The fracking mix used at a Carroll County well consisted of 78 percent fresh water, about 15.8 percent sand, 5 percent additional recycled water and ...

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February 09, 2012

Thomas E. Stewart, executive vice president of the Ohio Oil and Gas Association and Mike Chadsey, campaign manager for Energy in Depth discuss the recent earthquakes in the area.



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Study: Fracking itself not cause of contamination

February 22, 2012

By Karl Henkel khenkel@vindy.com A new study by the Energy Institute at the University of Texas


Ohio could receive wastewater from NY

February 21, 2012

By Karl Henkel khenkel@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN One might think fracking in New York would not


State set to release findings on local quakes

February 20, 2012

By Karl Henkel khenkel@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The Ohio Department of Natural Resources says it


Allure of shale prompts Mill Creek MetroParks Board to vet options

February 19, 2012

By Karl Henkel khenkel@vindy.com CANFIELD Mill Creek MetroParks has financed some of its needs


Marcellus Shale drillers recycling more wastewater

February 18, 2012

Pennsylvania’s Marcellus Shale gas-drilling companies are recycling more and more of their briny, chemical-laden wastewater, in most cases complying with a request from state officials to keep the pollutants from being discharged into rivers that supply drinking water.


Disposal of industrial waste rises significantly in Mahoning County

February 16, 2012

Industrial-waste disposal in Mahoning County nearly doubled in 2011, said Jim Petuch, county recycling division director.


Deal near on $10M recycling business in Mahoning County

February 15, 2012

Mahoning County is nearing a deal for what could be a $10 million brine-wastewater recycling center.


Road-upkeep pacts mulled for drillers

February 15, 2012

Staff report COLUMBUS The Ohio Department of Natural Resources says it will consider requiring


ODNR grants permits for 3 wells in Valley

February 15, 2012

Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The Ohio Department of Natural Resources has granted permits for three


Leaders to discuss shale exploration

February 14, 2012

Staff report YOUNGSTOWN County leaders will convene for the inaugural Mahoning County Shale


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