East Palestine 

Lawsuit: Norfolk Southern's profits barely hit by East Palestine derailment settlement

Lawsuit: Norfolk Southern's profits barely hit by East Palestine derailment settlement

'While the people of East Palestine and the surrounding area continue to suffer, Norfolk [Southern] only 'suffered' 18 days' worth of lost revenue to compensate the people,' the suit reads.

December 15th, 12:19 PM EST by Zach Mosca
East Palestine police chief announces retirement after 25 years

East Palestine police chief announces retirement after 25 years

The Village of East Palestine announced the retirement of Police Chief Jim Brown on Monday, effective Dec. 6, after 25 years of service. 

November 24th, 8:14 PM EST by Tristan Hostetter
Independent pharmacy opens in East Palestine, hosts grand opening

Independent pharmacy opens in East Palestine, hosts grand opening

According to a news release outlining the opening ceremony, the pharmacy is opening at a time when Rite Aid stores around the country have shuttered, including within the Mahoning Valley region.

October 30th, 5:41 AM EDT by Sarah Robles
East Palestine farmer speaks during discussion on proposed energy initiative

East Palestine farmer speaks during discussion on proposed energy initiative

A farmer from East Palestine spoke during a virtual conference and community discussion into the potential future of Ohio's agricultural and energy sectors.

October 29th, 8:06 PM EDT by Sarah Robles
Health researcher: Low chemical levels ‘good news’ for East Palestine

Health researcher: Low chemical levels ‘good news’ for East Palestine

It'll give researchers an understanding of how chemical exposures will change your disease risk in 20 or 30 years.

October 23rd, 5:33 AM EDT by Sydney Canty
Researchers to detail derailment health impact tonight in East Palestine

Researchers to detail derailment health impact tonight in East Palestine

Researchers from several universities and officials from federal and local public health agencies will gather tonight to update the community on ongoing studies into the health and environmental impacts of the 2023 Norfolk Southern train derailment.

October 22nd, 6:47 AM EDT by Mike Gauntner
Judge approves contempt process for former East Palestine settlement administrator

Judge approves contempt process for former East Palestine settlement administrator

Attorneys argued the new, two-step approach was necessary to inform both the court and the community about the ongoing review and to explain why the full process was taking so long.

October 22nd, 6:41 AM EDT by Mike Gauntner
Attorneys, railroad fight challenge to $600m East Palestine settlement

Attorneys, railroad fight challenge to $600m East Palestine settlement

Norfolk Southern and attorneys representing nearly 200 people impacted by the 2023 East Palestine train derailment have asked a judge to reject attempts to overturn the $600 million class action settlement of the case.

October 14th, 6:18 AM EDT by Mike Gauntner
Lawyers claim failures, errors by former East Palestine settlement administrator

Lawyers claim failures, errors by former East Palestine settlement administrator

The motion asserts that the ongoing review reveals errors that go beyond “mathematical errors”, including "improper denial of claims, errors in Kroll's underlying data, and applying multipliers that are not contained in the Court's Order".

October 6th, 6:18 AM EDT by Mike Gauntner
East Palestine derailment settlement facing fraud allegations

East Palestine derailment settlement facing fraud allegations

U.S. District Judge Benita Y. Pearson set a Friday, October 10, deadline for the central parties to respond.

October 3rd, 11:26 AM EDT by Mike Gauntner
East Palestine town hall tonight for residents awaiting derailment settlement

East Palestine town hall tonight for residents awaiting derailment settlement

Residents of East Palestine are set to meet with lawyers tonight to discuss delayed settlement payments from the 2023 train derailment.

September 22nd, 5:46 AM EDT by Mike Gauntner
East Palestine man sentenced to prison in child pornography case

East Palestine man sentenced to prison in child pornography case

75-year-old Robert Rogers was sentenced to five years in prison on 17 counts of pandering obscenity involving a minor or impaired person with credit for 23 days served.

September 19th, 11:31 AM EDT by Zach Mosca
Whistleblowers say FEMA report cited unmet needs after East Palestine derailment

Whistleblowers say FEMA report cited unmet needs after East Palestine derailment

A whistleblower organization is reporting that an internal report from the Federal Emergency Management Agency shows a range of unmet medical, economic, and infrastructure needs in East Palestine, after the Norfolk Southern train derailment

August 25th, 6:37 AM EDT by Mike Gauntner
Whistleblowers claim EPA tracked East Palestine residents after derailment

Whistleblowers claim EPA tracked East Palestine residents after derailment

An EPA spokesperson, in a statement attributed to the Trump Administration, said the emails in question are from 2023 during the Biden administration.

August 20th, 6:17 AM EDT by Mike Gauntner
Boardman trustees ask Ohio Attorney General to investigate Kohan Retail Investment Group over fraudulent activity at Southern Park Mall

Boardman trustees ask Ohio Attorney General to investigate Kohan Retail Investment Group over fraudulent activity at Southern Park Mall

Hyundai, Kia settlement reached over anti-theft standards

Trumbull County woman pleads guilty to grand theft

Campbell schools receive $200K grant toward dental, health care students

'Taken for a Ride': Ohio joins multistate Uber lawsuit

Prosecutors will charge Rob Reiner’s son Nick with 2 counts of murder in killing of his parents

Warren pantries aim to keep community fed, warm

Warren pantries aim to keep community fed, warm

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Pennsylvania United Way to offer home buyer classes in early 2026

Pennsylvania United Way to offer home buyer classes in early 2026

'Taken for a Ride': Ohio joins multistate Uber lawsuit

Mercer County farm among 27 protected as Pa. plans $6.9 million for farm preservation

Trump to visit Pennsylvania to highlight efforts to curb inflation as high prices squeeze Americans

Gov. DeWine announces $5 million investment for child cancer research statewide

Ohio Senator Bernie Moreno introduces bill to end dual citizenship