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Ohio’s Gas Business Is Booming
This past year was a huge one for oil and gas development in Ohio. The state released data today showing just how huge. The enormous growth is due mostly to… Read More
Portsmouth Guard Unit Prepares To Tear Down Bases In Afghanistan
Most people don’t think of it, but along with personnel, the U.S. also has a lot of stuff in Afghanistan – the physical debris of more than a decade of… Read More
Ohio Agrees to Phase Out Solitary Confinement As Punishment In Youth Prisons
The Justice Department sought to end what it claimed was excessive and harmful use of seclusion of mentally ill youth. But the settlement goes further, with the state agreeing to… Read More
Gas Infrastructure Investment Signals Industry’s Growth
People in the oil and gas business break down the industry into different chunks. Upstream is exploration and drilling. Downstream is where finished products meet consumers. The midstream is processing,… Read More
Youngstown Mayor Indicted On Conspiracy, Bribery Charges
Prosecutors in Ohio are bringing conspiracy and bribery charges against the mayor of Youngstown and a county official. A grand jury has indicted Mayor John McNally and Mahoning County Auditor… Read More