Warren Taylor picked me up at Port Columbus International Airport in Ohio and right away I knew this wasn’t going to be the typical visit with the owner of a dairy company. I had barely settled into his Subaru SUV when he asked: “How many teenage ADD boys does it take to change a light […]
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ODNR Releases First Quarter Production Numbers for Oil and Gas
COLUMBUS, OH – During the first quarter of 2015, Ohio’s horizontal shale wells produced 4,401,687 barrels of oil and 183,585,256 Mcf (183 billion cubic feet) of natural gas, according to figures released today by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR). Oil increased by more than 842,000 barrels and gas by more than 18 billion cubic […]
Shale Advocate: Watch Belmont County in 2016
CANFIELD, Ohio — This past year has been amazing for the Utica Shale in Ohio, as production of oil and gas in the state has more than doubled. At the end of 2014, Energy in Depth reported that the counties to watch in 2015 included Monroe, Belmont, and Noble counties – and we were right. Production results for the […]
Outlook for manufacturing sector remains positive
CHILLICOTHE – Manufacturing remains an important part of the overall workforce in Chillicothe and is expected to continue its success moving into 2016 as local officials say they foresee anticipated growth not only within the city, but the Appalachian region as a whole. John Molinaro, president and CEO of the Appalachian Partnership for Economic Growth, […]
Gulfport Energy Announces $500K Gift for Foundation
Gulfport Energy made a $500,000 gift to the Foundation for Appalachian Ohio this week. Gulfport CEO and President Mike Moore announced the new contribution, which will build on Gulfport’s existing partnership with FAO through the Gulfport Energy Fund at the foundation. The Gulfport Energy Fund serves the Ohio counties where Gulfport operates. Grants from the […]
New Study: Agricultural sector to benefit from new natural gas pipeline infrastructure
FREDERICKTOWN — The Ohio State Grange today (Nov. 19) released a new analysis examining the interrelationship between the agricultural sector and access to affordable natural gas supplies in Ohio and Michigan. The analysis, conducted by Hillsdale College Professors Dr. Gary Wolfram and Dr. Charles Steele, examines two key aspects of new underground natural gas pipeline projects: safety and […]
CSU study predicts Utica Shale will fuel big demand for new jobs
The greatest challenge facing the oil and gas industry isn’t the low price of commodities, it’s demographics. In the next 5 years or so, baby boomers will retire from the industry, leaving a vacuum of skills and leadership. To capture new jobs from the anticipated “great crew change,” Ohio needs to educate workers for a […]
Ohio to use fed money to improve rural transit, broadband
The Ohio Department of Transportation plans to use $6.8 million in federal grant money to update technology of rural transit agencies, and increase broadband Internet access in underserved areas. The grant money awarded to the Transit Tech Ohio project will help rural transit systems throughout Ohio get new or upgraded hardware and software to allow […]
Candle-lite announces expansion in Leesburg
Candle-lite, a CL Products International LLC Company, announced today a major investment in the Leesburg production facility. The nearly $12 million investment will add new production equipment, make leasehold improvements at the facility, and includes 50 new full-time jobs at the operation over the next three years. The project was announced at a gathering of […]
Ribbon cut on Carlisle reopening
CHILLICOTHE – Heavy gold scissors sliced through a bright Adena-blue ribbon Monday afternoon to celebrate the grand reopening of the Carlisle building. Hundreds gathered at the corner of Main and Paint streets on Monday to hear from those who have been involved in the project and take advantage of an opportunity to tour the newly renovated […]
