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Tuesday, May 8, 2012

Letter: Fracking Defense up to Citizens

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Small but growing groups of polite, average people are announcing to their local officials that a major problem has developed and would they please do something about it. While we, the people, request protection from the horizontal hydrofracking devestation affecting so many communities, municipal governments prefer obedience to the state and federal laws they are sworn to uphold and that actually prevent them from protecting us. But they are also sworn to uphold the health, safety, and welfare of the residents who elected them. What a curious conflict. Just who has the power? Well, clearly it's not we, the people, but it's supposed to be. The Ohio constitution says so. City Councils and Township Trustees above the Marcellus and Utica …

Jerry Smith

2:45 pm on Wednesday, May 9, 2012

Remember that Wallmarts has 12 gauge sgootgun shell, the 100 value pack for $23. I am not saying to use them. When land agents come on my property, I shoot twice in the air and they leave. Simple and effective.   more ›

Friday, April 20, 2012

Fracking Decision Delayed by Kent City Council

Last-minute vote pushes back action a minimum two months; city to invite state industry regulators

City officials in Kent want to wait and gather more information about hydraulic fracturing before weighing in on the issue in a formal letter to state leaders. Kent City Council voted Wednesday to wait two months before sending a letter to Gov. John Kasich, members of the Ohio legislature and regulatory officials at the Ohio Department of Natural Resources expressing concerns about the controversial process of drilling for natural gas hundreds of feet beneath the ground. The vote delays action previously approved by council that followed several hours of discussion at a capacity-crowd meeting held in March on the issue. After that lengthy meeting, council agreed to send such a letter on behalf of those residents who spoke out with concerns…

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