In Berkeley Springs, West Virginia, Bob Ford is running for Morgan County Commissioner.<\/p>\n
In case you doubt what Bob Ford is about, look no further than the issue of fracking.<\/p>\n
We interviewed Ford about this last week<\/a>, and Bob reassured the citizens of Morgan County that fracking is \u201cnot going to happen here in Morgan County\u201d but if it does, he\u2019s \u201cdefinitely not against it.\u201d<\/p>\n Make no doubt, if Ford is elected County Commissioner, he\u2019ll be leading the cheering section for the frackers.<\/p>\n The way he led the cheering section for the incinerator crowd when he last was a County Commissioner \u2013 as a Democrat.\u00a0This year Ford is running as a Republican.<\/p>\n And what about Ford\u2019s prediction that \u201cit\u2019s not going to happen here in Morgan County\u201d?<\/p>\n If that is the case, then why are real estate agents advertising land in remote pristine areas of Morgan County as prime fracking zones?<\/p>\n Doubt it?<\/p>\n Check out the recent ad by Matt Omps<\/a> of Coldwell Banker Premier Homes and Colonial Village Industries.<\/p>\n Omps is selling 250 acres with \u201cincredible tri-state views and wildlife\u201d for $599,000.<\/p>\n \u201cHunting opportunities abound as the property is home to several black bear, bobcats, squirrels, turkeys, and whitetail deer,\u201d Omps writes. \u201cThis property is also located within the Marcellus and Utica Shale areas of WV. All owner’s mineral rights will convey with the property protecting the owner while also providing a great investment opportunity.\u201d<\/p>\n A great investment opportunity.<\/p>\n Right here in Morgan County.<\/p>\n Frack for that natural gas.<\/p>\n Put the local waters at risk.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" In Berkeley Springs, West Virginia, Bob Ford is running for Morgan County Commissioner. In case you doubt what Bob Ford is about, look no further than the issue of fracking. We interviewed Ford about this last week, and Bob reassured … Continue reading