Our area's state representative said the Ohio economy is on the upswing.

Brian Hill said shale development is still in the beginning stages in Ohio, but the oil and gas industry is already boosting the economy.

"Gas and oil independence from the world would be great," said Hill.  "Natural gas prices are extremely low.  It's helping manufacturing here in Ohio and bringing back jobs to places like U.S. Steel.  We've added over 200 jobs in northern Ohio...