ODNR permits injection well despite Marietta council opposition

Farm and DairyBy Liz PartschSeptember 3, 2025 The Ohio Department of Natural Resources approved a new Class II injection well on Aug. 28 despite objections from the Marietta City Council. The Stephan #1 injection well will be the fifth Class II injection well within two miles of Marietta’s public water supply, which serves tens of…

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Marietta City Council president questions Washington County commissioner

Parkersburg News and SentinelSep 5, 2025Amber Phipps MARIETTA — Marietta City Council President Susan Vessels said issues with Commissioner Eddie Place’s character need to be looked into. Vessels made the statement during the public discussion portion of Thursday’s regular Washington County Commission meeting. Vessels said Place had been president of the Little Hocking Water Association…

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Parkersburg City Council increases discussion-only sponsors to 4

News and SentinelEvan BevinsAug 29, 2025 PARKERSBURG – Items to be placed on the Parkersburg City Council agenda will require four sponsors instead of three after an amended resolution passed Tuesday night. An attempt to postpone the vote because the resolution was submitted after the deadline in council’s rules failed in a 5-3 vote, with…

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