RIDGWAY-Following a year of complaints and protests about a cryptocurrency Bitcoin mine in Ridgway Township on Long Level Road, the Ridgway Township Supervisors have crafted an ordinance to address current and future mining operations. Beginning at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, residents could view, ask questions, and voice concerns over the new ordinance that the supervisors and their attornies have drafted to address Bitcoin mines in the township. After the public hearing, in the regular meeting, the supervisors approved ordinance number 122, which begins the process of passing the new cryptocurrency zoning law with the first advertisement of the ordinance. A copy of the proposed ordinance is available for public viewing at the Ridgway Township offices during regular business hours. Ironically, the Bitcoin mine that was the source of all the controversy and complaints was moved out of the township and into a neighboring municipality in the past few months. This ordinance protects residents against future mines that may attempt to be constructed in the area. The ordinance follows similar zoning restrictions that have been enacted in Fox Township and St. Marys.

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