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A.J. Williams Announces Candidacy for Washington County Commissioner | Marcellus Monitor

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Investigative journalism from the shale fields of Pennsylvania. Amanda Gillooly, Editor. AJ Williams Announces Candidacy for Washington County Commissioner. Editor’s Note: I report heavily on Marcellus Shale issues related to Washington County. Today, I received this press release from A.J. Williams, a Democrat I worked with while a reporter covering Canonsburg, where he previously served as a councilman. He is employed at South Hills Chrysler Dodge Jeep and Ram as a finance manager. During his time on c...

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DEP Assesses $8.9 million Civil Penalty Against Range Resources for Failure to Repair Leaking Gas Well | Marcellus Monitor

https://marcellusmonitor.wordpress.com/2015/06/16/dep-assesses-8-9-million-civil-penalty-against-range-resources-for-failure-to-repair-leaking-gas-well

Investigative journalism from the shale fields of Pennsylvania. Amanda Gillooly, Editor. DEP Assesses $8.9 million Civil Penalty Against Range Resources for Failure to Repair Leaking Gas Well. June 16, 2015 1:06 PM. On May 11, 2015, DEP ordered Range Resources to submit a plan to remediate the defectively cemented gas well. However, the company failed to submit a satisfactory plan that made necessary repairs to prevent further leaks and pollution. Drilling for the well took place in February and March of...

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Did A Republican Candidate in Shale-Centric PA House Race Commit Voter Fraud? | Marcellus Monitor

https://marcellusmonitor.wordpress.com/2014/10/20/did-a-republican-candidate-campaigning-in-shale-centric-western-pa-race-commit-voter-fraud

Investigative journalism from the shale fields of Pennsylvania. Amanda Gillooly, Editor. Did A Republican Candidate in Shale-Centric PA House Race Commit Voter Fraud? Editor’s Note: Faithful readers of Marcellus Monitor likely have noticed the vast majority of stories I’ve published over this past year have originated from southwestern Pennsylvania, or, more specifically, from Pennsylvania’s 46th Legislative District. His opponent, Republican Jason Ortitay. All that said, this story, while a bit differen...

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(UPDATED) Fire at Range Resources Well in North Strabane Reportedly Caused by Mechanical Malfunction | Marcellus Monitor

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Investigative journalism from the shale fields of Pennsylvania. Amanda Gillooly, Editor. UPDATED) Fire at Range Resources Well in North Strabane Reportedly Caused by Mechanical Malfunction. Non one was injured Wednesday in a large fire at a well site in North Strabane Township, Washington County, operated by Range Resources – a blaze that company officials have said was likely caused by a mechanical malfunction. A voice mail left for North Strabane Fire Department was not immediately returned. Workin...

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Attorney General Investigating Allegations that Republican Representative-Elect Jason Ortitay Committed Voter Fraud | Marcellus Monitor

https://marcellusmonitor.wordpress.com/2014/11/05/attorney-general-investigating-allegations-that-republican-representative-elect-jason-ortitay-committed-voter-fraud

Investigative journalism from the shale fields of Pennsylvania. Amanda Gillooly, Editor. Attorney General Investigating Allegations that Republican Representative-Elect Jason Ortitay Committed Voter Fraud. The Pennsylvania Attorney General’s Office on Wednesday confirmed that it is investigating whether or not Republican Representative-Elect Jason Ortitay committed voter fraud. An investigator, the AGs’ office said, had not yet been assigned. Questions arose in October about a voter registration form Ort...

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DEP Fines Shale Company $1 Million for Landslide, Problems at Greene County Pad | Marcellus Monitor

https://marcellusmonitor.wordpress.com/2014/12/22/dep-fines-shale-company-1-million-for-landslide-problems-at-greene-county-pad

Investigative journalism from the shale fields of Pennsylvania. Amanda Gillooly, Editor. DEP Fines Shale Company $1 Million for Landslide, Problems at Greene County Pad. The state Department of Environmental Protection on Monday announced that it has fined Vantage Energy Appalachia LLC nearly $1 million for more than a dozen violation of environmental regulations stemming from a landslide and illegal disposal at its Porter Street well pad in Franklin Township, Greene County. On July 14, Elite Well Servic...

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DEP Fines Chevron $939K For Violations Related to Fatal Greene Co. Explosion | Marcellus Monitor

https://marcellusmonitor.wordpress.com/2015/06/02/dep-fines-chevron-939k-for-violations-related-to-fatal-greene-co-explosion

Investigative journalism from the shale fields of Pennsylvania. Amanda Gillooly, Editor. DEP Fines Chevron $939K For Violations Related to Fatal Greene Co. Explosion. The Department of Environmental Protection has entered into a Consent Assessment of Civil Penalty with Chevron Appalachia, LLC for violations related to a fatal explosion and fire at the company’s Lanco Well Site in Dunkard Township, Greene County. DEP’s Bureau of Investigation conducted an investigation which determined that an ejected nut...

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Range Resources, DEP Reach $1.75 Million Settlement Over Water Withdrawl Records | Marcellus Monitor

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Investigative journalism from the shale fields of Pennsylvania. Amanda Gillooly, Editor. Range Resources, DEP Reach $1.75 Million Settlement Over Water Withdrawl Records. The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection has entered into a $1.75 million dollar settlement agreement with Southpointe-based Range Resources. For failure to keep proper water withdrawal records and for exceeding the amount of water withdrawn under an approved DEP Water Management Plan. Protection of our natural resources ...

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DA Reviewing Private Criminal Complaint Against Republican House Candidate for Alleged Voter Fraud; PA Dem Chair Calls for Recusal of DA/Campaign Donor | Marcellus Monitor

https://marcellusmonitor.wordpress.com/2014/10/24/da-reviewing-private-criminal-complaint-against-republican-house-candidate-for-alleged-voter-fraud-pa-dem-chair-calls-for-recusal-of-dacampaign-donor

Investigative journalism from the shale fields of Pennsylvania. Amanda Gillooly, Editor. DA Reviewing Private Criminal Complaint Against Republican House Candidate for Alleged Voter Fraud; PA Dem Chair Calls for Recusal of DA/Campaign Donor. According to a campaign finance report filed this week by Ortitay’s campaign, the Committee to Re-Elect Gene Vittone donated $200 to the fellow Republican’s political campaign. That’s the procedure, he said Thursday. Reached Friday after Marcellus Monitor obtained th...