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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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…
Last Updated on December 18, 2024 at 9:44am 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…