Tag: East Palestine
Two years later: Communities still fighting for railroad regulation
Two years after the East Palestine derailment, communities near the Ohio-Pennsylvania border are still waiting for the Railway Safety Act of 2023.
Federal money only gets western Pa. community impacted by train derailment...
Darlington Township wants Norfolk Southern to pay to bring public water to residents concerned about lingering impacts from the East Palestine derailment.
Norfolk Southern ordered to pay $310 million in EPA, DOJ settlement
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Justice announce a $310 settlement with Norfolk Southern on May 23 for East Palestine.
East Palestine leaders discuss new plans to move forward
Village leaders held a press event on Feb.2 to discuss economic development plans, clean-up updates and the villages new logo as they look to the future.
Two sides to every story
It’s not often your community turns into a national news story. But that’s what happened to editor Rachel Wagoner's hometown last February when a train derailed and caught fire in East Palestine, Ohio. She lives less than 4 miles away from the derailment.
One year later: Environmental concerns remain after East Palestine derailment
One year later, residents of East Palestine still face the impacts of the Norfolk Southern train derailment that leaked contaminants into the water and air.
One year later: Little change in railway safety after East Palestine...
One year since the East Palestine derailment, safety changes in the railroad industry are lackluster and Railway Safety legislation is stalled in the Senate.
Has Shell Polymers Monaca been a good neighbor? Community weighs in...
One year after Potter Township's Shell ethane cracker plant opened, residents and environmental activists hold a rally in Irvine Park calling for change.
Ohio Attorney General settles with phony East Palestine charity
The phony charity's fundraiser will direct all of the money raised on behalf of Second Harvest Food Bank of the Mahoning Valley to the organization.
Ohio State team honored for work in East Palestine
The Ohio State CFAES Crisis Rapid Response Team for East Palestine was recently honored with the 2023 Spirit of the Land-Grant Award.
