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Oil and Gas Development Debate Shapes Mercer County Site
A Mercer county report argues oil and gas prospects near Athens and a Buffalo Creek coal operator bolster the case for locating the State School of Mines at Athens. The piece details gas shows from certified wells, regional geology, and potential economic impact if the school remains in the state, amid Governor Morgan’s commission deliberations.
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Mercer County
Concord State College
Morgan
State School of Mines
Athens
Goodwill Oil and Gas Company
T Ae
Bluestone River
Galahoma
Frank Ft. Wilson
Gio Giant
Dinestone Land and Lumber Company
Tessors
Tina
West Virginia Geographic Survey
Hinton
Summers County
Crumps
Baker
Summers Qi!and Gas Company
Gwinn No
Green Sulphur Springs
Green Sulphur Oil and Gas Company
Peace Springs
McGraw
Milum Fork
Wyoming County
Mullens
West Virginia
Ohio
Kentucky
Pascono
West