Economy

The biggest increase is with the heavy-duty trucks, which come in handy in the shale industry for hauling heavy loads and going off road. Video

The motel chain wants to build three motels in the Trumbull County area to house workers in the oil and gas industry.

Eastern Gateway Community College and the city of Warren have partnered in an effort to get local residents trained in shale-related jobs. Video

The owners of Patriot Water in Warren said unless it is permitted to treat brine and gas drilling waste water, it will be forced to shut down. Video

No one knows for sure just how big it could get, or how long it might last. Video