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.
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…
Last Updated on October 8, 2024 at 4:36pm 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.…