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As Washington County becomes more popular with companies drilling gas wells, there are a wide ranging of opinions on the topic -- from those who welcome a cash infusion and new jobs to the county to those who have had bad experiences with the side effects of drilling to those who are concerned about the effects of the drilling on the environment. What are your views?
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05-25-10 8:33 AM
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05-25-10 8:29 AM
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Marcellus drilling is Fracking Up Our Communities <p>Last night as I laid in my bed, I could hear a sound that I had not heard before around this area. So I turned down the TV, (Nick is have a, “That 70s Show marathon) I new the sound from my work in construction, it was the sound of a diesel generator. The sound is coming from a Marcellus drill site not more than 2 miles from my house, (as the crow fly’s). I say is running because, <b>the*****thing is still running as I type this!</b></p> <p>This has been happening off and on, about two weeks now. I have not had a good nights sleep in the past three nights. Before the generator, it was the constant vibrations they sent through the ground. I believe they are seismic testing. I cannot wait for the burn offs of the Co2. This close to the site, it will light the night sky as if it were day. (That’s sarcasm if you couldn’t tell.)</p> <p>When I talk to people in town, they are under the impres
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