Trout Unlimited raises drilling concerns

Stone Energy seeks 21 million gallons from Lackawaxen River

By SANDY LONG

UPPER DELAWARE RIVER REGION—Drilling in the Marcellus Shale has now caught the attention of the national organization Trout Unlimited (TU). The Pennsylvania Council of Trout Unlimited (PATU) recently weighed in on the potential impacts of drilling on trout populations and the issue has even landed on the cover of the Winter 2009 issue of that organization’s nationally-distributed magazine, Trout, as rising concerns have surfaced.

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Oriskany & Marcellus

DRBC backs away, critics cry foul

By FRITZ MAYER

OREGON TOWNSHIP, PA—The Marcellus Shale has been much in the news lately, but another formation called the Oriskany Sandstone is now getting attention in the river valley. Getting gas out of this formation is reportedly somewhat easier than the Marcellus formation, and wells in the Oriskany do not require nearly as much water for fracking.

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State proposes changes in local voting

Bonacic weighs in on Toronto

By FRITZ MAYER

BETHEL, NY—If the governor’s budget passes as it is, it will be easier for town boards to change some jobs from elected positions to appointed positions. Governor David Paterson’s budget would allow the change for town clerks, highway superintendents and receivers of taxes.

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Other stories in this issue:

• All-County is a youthful 55
• Groups unite for Beaverkill Campground
• And the race begins
• Gas news at a glance
• Tusten wins a Gurdjieff round
• Job fair at Bethel Woods
• Development funds
• Wayne Sheriff Morelli dies suddenly

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