Last Updated on February 7, 2025 at 10:11am
WKBN published a story about the community’s approval of plans to update East Palestine City Park. “Right now, city officials expect to break ground sometime this summer, with the work being completed in phases.”
Norfolk Southern has pledged $25 million to the project, including funding the master plan.
Read more in the story linked below.
See below for recent updates from East Palestine.
Plan made possible through engagement across Trump-Vance Administration and Ohio federal and state leaders EAST PALESTINE, OH, Nov. 21, 2025 – In collaboration with Vice President J.D. Vance, U.S. Sen. Jon Husted, U.S. Sen. Bernie Moreno, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine, U.S. Rep. Mike Rulli and local leaders, Norfolk Southern has announced an agreement in principle…
Last Updated on August 11, 2025 at 1:11pm The Morning Journal published a story highlighting major progress in the $25 million East Palestine Park project, including the opening of brand-new pickleball and tennis courts. Both courts officially opened to the public. Progress on the park’s aquatic center is also advancing, with the pool’s foundation now…
East Palestine, Ohio – The Village of East Palestine and Norfolk Southern Corporation are pleased to announce that they have resolved all claims by the Village arising out of the Feb. 3, 2023, train derailment. The settlement provides the Village with $22 million from Norfolk Southern to be used for priorities identified by the Village…