Deep beneath the surface, the Marcellus and Utica shale formations have trapped the natural gasses that are bringing new jobs to the Ohio River Valley. It’s been a long time since folks have relocated to Steubenville, and the city welcomes the opportunity, as does the rest of Ohio.

In October 2011, CBS News called Steubenville a “Boom Town,” something that hasn’t happened in Ohio since it were considered The Western Reserve.

The environmental impact is getting better to judge as we construct proper regulations at the state level. Now the impact on the community is getting easier to see.