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Commissioners discuss Acquired Lands Revenue Modernization Act

MARIETTA – Commissioner Charlie Schilling read a news release from U.S. Rep. Dave Taylor, R-Ohio 2nd, on the introduction of the Acquired Lands Revenue Modernization Act with companion legislation introduced by Sen. Bernie Moreno, R-Ohio, in the Senate on Wednesday morning. According to the ...

Women’s Giving Circle closes 10th anniversary with $16K in grants

MARIETTA – Three nonprofit groups in Washington County have shared $16,000 in grants from the Women’s Giving Circle on the recent observance of its 10th anniversary. The circle at its fall meeting on Oct. 13 welcomed the nonprofit Washington County Special Olympics, Community Hospice ...

Faber, Kulewicz share stage in Ohio attorney general debate

YOUNGSTOWN – The two candidates for attorney general — Democrat John Kulewicz and Republican Keith Faber — said for Ohio voters, the choice comes down to experience. The two debated Monday at Youngstown State University with the Youngstown Press Club hosting and Tony Paglia, the ...

Groups allege gaps in Ohio oil and gas oversight

MARIETTA — FracTracker Alliance and Buckeye Environmental Network allege gaps in Ohio’s oversight of oil and gas operations, citing their analysis of state records and examples of leaking wells in Washington County. The groups’ report, “Rising Incidents, Lax Oversight,” draws on Ohio Department of Natural Resources incident reports, inspection records and enforcement orders. The groups contend those records show inconsistent documentation, unresolved violations and inadequate follow-through. ODNR did not immediately respond to requests for comment on the groups’ ...

Local Events

Meetings ¯ The Buckeye Hills Regional Advisory Council will meet at 10 a.m. Oct. 28, at the Buckeye Hills Office, 2585 Glendale Road, Marietta. Questions regarding this meeting should be directed to Janie Collins, program development coordinator at jcollins@buckeyehills.org or 740-376-1039. To learn more about Buckeye Hills Regional Council, visit www.buckeyehills.org, call 740-374-9436 or 1-800-331-2644 (toll-free), or email info@buckeyehills.org. ¯ The Fiscal Year 2027 (Round 21) committee meeting of the District 18 Natural Resources Assistance Council will be held at 10 a.m. Nov. ...