Oil shale drilling raises enviornmental concerns
While tapping the Utica Shale that much of Delaware County sits atop of could create riches for residents, the process is also fraught with environmental risks.
While tapping the Utica Shale that much of Delaware County sits atop of could create riches for residents, the process is also fraught with environmental risks.

OAKLAND, Calif. — For weeks the protests had waned, with only a smattering of people taking to Oakland’s streets for occasional marches that bore little resemblance to the headline-grabbing Occupy demonstrations of last fall.
WASHINGTON — The final weeks of 2011 were among the economy’s strongest as Americans shopped and traveled more, ending the year with a shot of optimism for 2012.

The Olentangy Liberty High School Marching Band and Guard are going on a field trip in December, just like they have many times before. But this time, they’re going overseas.
Delaware County’s first baby of the new year was born at 2:46 a.m. Jan. 4, to Elizabeth and William (Bill) Kline of Berlin Township.
Avonne ‘Vonnie’ Long, 70, of Columbus and formerly of Delaware passed away New Year’s morning (Jan. 1, 2012) while at the Bennington Glenn Care Center in Marengo.

NEW YORK (AP) — From New Zealand to New York, the world eagerly welcomed a new year Sunday with confetti-filled celebrations, glittering fireworks displays and star-studded festivities.
WASHINGTON — The number of people seeking unemployment benefits rose last week after three weeks of decline.