TRR photo by Sandy Long Seismic vibration vehicles collect data along Lassley Road in Damascus Township, PA on April 21.

Seismic stopped on River Road

By SANDY LONG

WAYNE COUNTY, PA—Three seismic testing vehicles vibrated along the narrow dirt Lassley Road in Damascus Township on April 21, harvesting geological data from deep underground, even as pin flags and cables laid along sections of River Road the day before were removed by crews before any testing transpired.

Confusion continued to mark a process that has stirred considerable unrest within areas of Wayne County targeted for natural gas exploration.

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Town meeting spurs gas debate

Town of Delaware asks DEC for close oversight

By TOM KANE

HORTONVILLE, NY—The two sides of the gas drilling issue squared off in a hotly debated pro-con discussion over gas drilling at the Town of Delaware’s recent board meeting.

It was a rare opportunity for the two sides to talk face to face.

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Casey wants EPA to investigate

Dimock contamination cited as reason for drilling caution

By FRITZ MAYER

SCRANTON, PA—Senator Bob Casey joined up with residents of Dimock at a news conference at his Scranton office on April 26 to call on the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to conduct an examination of gas drilling as it relates to ground water contamination and other possible harmful consequences in the state.

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Other stories in this issue:

• Renaissance dishes out beautification awards
• Doing drilling diligence
• Residents seek seismic answers
• DEC watershed decision a ploy?
• A gaggle of goslings
• Pike preservation program grows
• Earth Day celebrated with tree planting
• New plan for visitors center

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