YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio - A hearing of the House Agriculture and Natural Resources Subcommittee will be held here in the Valley later this month.

State Representative Sean O'Brien says the hearing will be January 17th at 10:00 a.m. at Youngstown State University.

It will likely include the Senate Energy and Public Utility Subcommittee.

O'Brien expects a geologist, local lawmakers, and oil and gas company representatives to testify at the hearing.

The goal is to educate state lawmakers and the community.