What is especially interesting is none of the major media have reported on this story on a massive oil spill (could be close to a million gallons). I had to go through all of the Kentucky Dailies to even find this update. By comparison the Rio oil spill earlier this month was about 400,000 gallons.

From the Ledger Independent, Maysville, KY

Crews continue cleanup at Clark County pipeline break

Associated Press

WINCHESTER, Ky.  A 24-inch underground pipeline that ruptured in Clark County was back in operation at a reduced rate Saturday, a statement from Marathon-Ashland Petroleum said.

So far, 319,200 gallons have been cleaned up following Thursdays break and some of the residents who voluntarily left their homes are returning, the company statement said.

Cleanup work continued through the weekend.

Marathon Ashland said Friday the rupture spilled 500,000 to 900,000 gallons of crude oil before the pipeline was sealed. Five families living near the pipeline voluntarily left their home and stayed in hotels after the break.

The pipeline carries oil from Owensboro, in western Kentucky, to a refinery in Catlettsburg in eastern Kentucky.

The cause of the rupture remains under investigation, the company said Saturday.

link to story:

http://www.maysville-online.com/News/News5.html

-- Carl Jenkins (Somewherepress@aol.com), February 01, 2000

Answers

Carl thanks for your efforts.

On a earlier thread you mentioned not being able to get news about this story. I know its because I live here in Kentucky but its been plastered all over the place. I know its not national but locally its well covered.

Try www.kentucky.com for statewide links.

-- Johnny (jljtm@bellsouth.net), February 01, 2000.