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Natural gas-fueled power plant in Lawrence County gets site approval

A $750 million plant in Lawrence County, powered by Marcellus shale gas, could begin generating electicity by 2016, officials said. LS Power Development LLC received North Beaver supervisors’ approval this week to build a 900-megawatt plant along the Mahoning River … Continue reading

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New England needs to expand gas pipelines

New England’s strong and increasing reliance on natural gas is well documented, with almost half of electricity currently generated by natural gas, up from just 15 percent in 2000, according to ISO New England. That trend line will only increase … Continue reading

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24-Inch Water Pipe Burst Closes Dallas Street

A water main break in Dallas released enough water to stop traffic and close one street for at least a day. The 24-inch water pipeline burst on Beckley Avenue, under the Commerce Street Bridge. “The possibilities of the failure could … Continue reading

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