The Akron Beacon Journal is reporting on the efforts of some to find a work-around to the state's exclusive jurisdiction over oil and gas operations in Ohio and prevent development: "The two activists are involved in grass-roots campaigns to give communities more weapons to fight the spread of horizontal boring in the Utica shale formation, and injection wells, which are used for disposal of the polluted water that comes from oil and gas exploration. *** They are pushing what’s called limited home rule in Ohio townships and a community bill of rights in cities and villages, both aimed at increased protection for air, water, health, property values and public safety."
