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East Palestine resident plans to sign onto Norfolk Southern class action settlement
EAST PALESTINE, Ohio — Attorneys have reached a $600 million settlement with Norfolk Southern over a train derailment there in February 2023. Anyone living within 20 miles of the derailment who did not opt out of the settlement is considered part of the class. “It was I guess the...
Route 1005 North Mill Street, Highland Avenue Lane Restrictions Begin in New Castle
PennDOT is announcing lane restrictions on Route 1005 (North Mill Street, Highland Avenue) in the City of New Castle, Lawrence County will begin Friday, July 19 weather permitting. Single-lane alternating traffic and traffic shifts will occur between the intersection of North Mill Street and East Falls Street and the Highland...
Final FRA report triggers enforcement cases against Norfolk Southern
The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) on Friday initiated 12 enforcement cases with 117 counts against Norfolk Southern Corp. and other entities involved in the railroad company’s train derailment last year in Ohio that spewed hazardous chemicals for miles following an unnecessary vent and burn. “Norfolk Southern’s train derailment in East Palestine was a wake-up call […] The post Final FRA report triggers enforcement cases against Norfolk Southern appeared first on Transportation Today.
State funds help million-dollar dreams come true at Boardman Arts Park
A $1 million award from the state of Ohio has moved Boardman Arts Park one step closer to putting a dream into action. Allotted the money from the state's One-Time Strategic Community Fund, park staffers have earmarked it for a purpose some might call "whimsical." However, their idea is hardly a whim; it's...
Poland Library closed Monday as architect investigates structural concerns
The Public Library in Poland is closed on Monday as an architect looks into structural concerns at the building. According to a news release from the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County, a full external and structural evaluation of the building was warranted and preliminary analysis confirmed some movement at the south end of the building's first floor.
Harmony/Evans City VFW holds 2nd annual Family Freedom Festival
EVANS CITY — Veterans and their families packed Harmony/Evans City Veterans of Foreign War Post 499 for the second annual Family Freedom Festival on Saturday and Sunday, July 20 and 21. The centerpiece of the event was a classic car and bike cruise Sunday. The event also featured a...
Blue Envelope program to identify drivers and passengers with special needs in Mahoning County
At this drive up event outside Leonard Kirtz school in Austintown folks with special needs were handed a blue envelope as the Mahoning County Prosecutor, the Sheriff's Office, and Mahoning County Board of Developmental Disabilities launched the Blue Envelope program. "What goes inside is a copy of your vehicle, registration,...
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