Athens Opposes Fracking Well

WCBE 90.5FM | By Associated Press

Published December 5, 2013 at 6:48 AM EST

Athens City Council is now the second public body to oppose hosting a proposed fracking injection well. Citing public health concerns, council this week voted to support the county commission's objection to the proposed well in Troy Township.

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