33 landowners file suit against Chesapeake over Anschutz leases
SALEM, Ohio — A 33-member group of Columbiana County landowners filed a lawsuit Feb. 27 against Chesapeake Exploration, LLC, claiming, among other things, that they...
ODNR reports: More Utica shale wells in the works
Carroll County appears to be leading the pack again.
Shale impact fee could be a possibility in Ohio, too
COLUMBUS — Drilling in the Marcellus shale is not new in Pennsylvania and it took some time to get an impact fee passed, so...
Pennsylvania counties look to Marcellus shale impact fee for funding
According to the legislation, 60 percent of the money generated will stay at the local level, going to counties and municipalities with wells.
OEFFA conference champions ‘slow money,’ keeping food and cash local
Conference draws another sellout crowd — more than 1,000 attend.
OSU Extension offers calving clinic, oil and gas leasing meetings
I cannot believe that February is already half over. I know local farmers are working hard to finish up their farm taxes and are...
Food showcase features Marcellus shale, social media workshops
FOX CHAPEL, Pa. -- Penn State Extension Allegheny County will host the Local Food Showcase March 20 from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at Shadyside Academy,...
Long-term, sustainable funding for county conservation districts to come from local impact fee
HARRISBURG, Pa. — After years of discussion and scrutiny, and months of lively debate and negotiation, Pennsylvania Governor Tom Corbett has signed a Local...
Pennsylvania Independent Oil and Gas Association speaks out
WEXFORD, Pa. — Pennsylvania Independent Oil & Gas Association spoke out today after Governor Tom Corbett signed the Marcellus Shale impact fee into law....
Shale tax, pipeline easements focus of Jefferson County meetings
WINTERSVILLE, Ohio -- Ohio State University Extension, Jefferson County Farm Bureau, Jefferson Soil and Water Conservation District, and the Eastern Ohio Development Alliance have...