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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

Police: Death of woman found in Yellow Creek not suspicious

UPDATE: Teen falls from Youngstown bridge while trying to catch hat

Ohio Senator Bernie Moreno introduces bill to end dual citizenship

West Branch Local School District superintendent resigns

UAW endorses Amy Acton for Ohio governor

Warren man indicted on two dozen child pornography charges

Mercer County quilt represents rich history of the area

Mercer County quilt represents rich history of the area

Angels for Animals kicks off 24th Christmas Sale season on Saturday

'Twas the night before the parade in downtown Youngstown and the city is gearing up!

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

Howard's Clothes to close after 75 years

51% of Mercer County students visited school food pantries in November

Gault Heating & Cooling High School Football Insider | Week 1

Gault Heating & Cooling High School Football Insider | Week 1

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

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

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

Ohio Senator Bernie Moreno introduces bill to end dual citizenship

Pulaski Twp. considers police department changes amid response time concerns

Pennsylvania bank helps 'Stuff the Bus' for United Way

FBI Cleveland warns against holiday scams