WARREN, Ohio – A new report from Cleveland State University’s Levin College of Public Affairs and Education found Ohio’s shale-energy sector attracted about $2.9 billion in direct investment during the first half of 2025, bringing total investment since 2011 to nearly $117.5 billion.

Plus, two sets of data released this month suggest rising fuel costs are squeezing consumers and could worsen in coming months.

And the Youngstown State University Truck Driving School is training students for careers in the transportation industry.

Utica Shale Investments Increased by $2.9B in First Half of 2025
Ohio Consumer Spending Slows Amid Higher Gas Prices
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