Last Updated on December 20, 2023 at 12:28pm
WKBN highlighted the East Palestine community coming together at a recent event facilitated by the East Palestine Revitalization committee. The catered lunch was a show of appreciation by the committee to workers who have been assisting in remediation efforts at the derailment site.
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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…