Carroll County – “Epicenter” of Utica Shale Drilling in OH Carroll County | Economic Impact | Industrywide Issues | Ohio | Utica Shale August 29, 2012August 29, 2012 According to Amy Rutledge, head of the Carroll County, Ohio Chamber of Commerce, Carroll County is at the “epicenter” of Utica Shale drilling for the state. She offers these facts and figures to back up that claim: Please Login to view this content. (Not a member? Join Today!) Related