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Community Updates
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Village of East Palestine, Norfolk Southern Announce Settlement of All Claims by Village Arising from Derailment
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…
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Norfolk Southern Supports East Palestine Region with Grants
In 2024, Norfolk Southern distributed over $300,000 to organizations throughout Eastern Ohio and Western Pennsylvania as part of its Safety First and Thriving Communities grant programs. The grant programs support local organizations dedicated to fostering safe, sustainable operations, workforce development, and resilient communities across Norfolk Southern’s 22-state network. The Safety First grant advances community safety…
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East Palestine Field Office Finalized
Last week, the Norfolk Southern Field Office in downtown East Palestine was officially completed with the addition of the NS sign. The field office (248 N. Market Street), which is home to the Family Assistance Center, remains open to community members Monday – Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. For more information on the…
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Village Council approves Phase 2 of Park Renovations
The Morning Journal published a story about the East Palestine Village Council’s approval of Phase 2 of East Palestine City Park renovations. During a Village Council meeting Aug. 26, council members reviewed final conceptual plans for phase 2 which includes the new pool and aquatic center. The Village Council gave unanimous approval to the plans,…
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Return of natural water flow step forward in EP clean-up
The Morning Journal published a story highlighting another milestone in remediation efforts. Natural water flow will now return to Sulphur Run. With regulatory approval process from both the federal and state Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) complete, the final ditch segment along the tracks was approved to be redirected back into the creek that moves through East Palestine…
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Norfolk Southern to Host East Palestine Back-to-School Supplies Giveaway
Norfolk Southern is hosting a series of school supplies drives for East Palestine residents. The three events, hosted on the first three Saturdays in August at the Norfolk Southern Field Office, will provide supplies for all grade levels going back to school in East Palestine. Attendees will also be able to enjoy free ice cream from a local…
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Carbon water filters put into service in EP
The Morning Journal published a story about East Palestine beginning service of their new carbon filtration system. The city council first announced plans to install the carbon-filtration system during a March 2023 meeting. The carbon filters, bought by Norfolk Southern and manufactured by Calgon, are a precautionary measure for the municipal water supply. East Palestine’s municipal water supply was…
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Norfolk Southern Sponsors Summer Kick-off Festival in East Palestine
This past weekend, Norfolk Southern hosted the Summer Kick-Off Festival at East Palestine City Park, bringing together community members to celebrate the start of the season through family-friendly entertainment, food, and more. The event attracted approximately 1,000 attendees to the heart of the village and supported dozens of local businesses. “Events like these are great…
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EPA reports response footprint is shrinking
The Morning Journal published a story about the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s latest report detailing the shrinking response footprint left in East Palestine. “Community members may notice soil movement activity occurring south of Taggart Street. Water storage is being reduced in that area,” the agency said on its derailment website. “Following storage tank cleanout and…
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Class Counsel Plaintiffs to be Located at Rebecca Place
Counsel will answer resident questions regarding Class Action settlement Beginning Monday, June 3 the Class Counsel Plaintiffs will be available to answer resident questions regarding the settlement from their new office in East Palestine, located at Rebecca Place, 191 E Rebecca St. Contact Class Counsel: 833-425-3400 [email protected] www.eastpalestinetrainsettlement.com Operating Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday: 8:30 a.m.…
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