/tags/east-palestine East Palestine en-US Copyright Tue, 02 Sep 2025 08:31:00 GMT /section/the-ohio-newsroom/2025-09-02/study-finds-high-rates-of-ptsd-and-depression-in-east-palestine-months-after-train-disaster Of a thousand residents surveyed, more than half had at least one physical health concern in the months following the train disaster. Many reported mental health effects too. Tue, 02 Sep 2025 08:31:00 GMT /section/the-ohio-newsroom/2025-09-02/study-finds-high-rates-of-ptsd-and-depression-in-east-palestine-months-after-train-disaster Erin Gottsacker /news/2024-02-05/one-year-after-east-palestines-train-derailment-legislation-is-still-stalled A year ago, Saturday, a Norfolk Southern train derailed in the small Ohio village. It's been a long road to recovery from the fallout. Mon, 05 Feb 2024 09:11:00 GMT /news/2024-02-05/one-year-after-east-palestines-train-derailment-legislation-is-still-stalled Clare Roth /government-politics/2023-10-23/statewide-simulation-prepares-ohio-agencies-for-possible-anthrax-attack Public safety, EMS and health agencies across Ohio worked together last week to undergo a three-day biological attack simulation. Mon, 23 Oct 2023 13:43:59 GMT /government-politics/2023-10-23/statewide-simulation-prepares-ohio-agencies-for-possible-anthrax-attack Sarah Donaldson /news/2023-05-03/three-months-post-east-palestine-derailment-deep-anxiety-lingers Residents in East Palestine are not only grappling with the potential physical impacts of the controlled chemical burn; they’re also struggling with anxiety in the wake of the traumatic event. Wed, 03 May 2023 09:15:00 GMT /news/2023-05-03/three-months-post-east-palestine-derailment-deep-anxiety-lingers Kendall Crawford /government-politics/2023-03-01/ohio-senate-committee-has-a-lot-of-questions-about-cleanup-following-east-palestine-train-derailment The Ohio Senate Select Committee on Rail Safety is charged with coming up with ways to make railroads safer in the future. Thu, 02 Mar 2023 04:18:48 GMT /government-politics/2023-03-01/ohio-senate-committee-has-a-lot-of-questions-about-cleanup-following-east-palestine-train-derailment Jo Ingles /government-politics/2023-02-21/changes-to-ohios-proposed-transportation-budget-include-strengthening-some-rules-for-trains The proposals on crew size and regulations on detector systems come not long after a Norfolk Southern train carrying toxic chemicals derailed in East Palestine on the Ohio-Pennsylvania border. Tue, 21 Feb 2023 20:59:52 GMT /government-politics/2023-02-21/changes-to-ohios-proposed-transportation-budget-include-strengthening-some-rules-for-trains Karen Kasler /government-politics/2023-02-17/clinic-coming-to-help-residents-near-ohio-railroad-derailment-with-health-concerns The clinic will be staffed by medical professionals and experts in exposure to contamination. Fri, 17 Feb 2023 19:37:41 GMT /government-politics/2023-02-17/clinic-coming-to-help-residents-near-ohio-railroad-derailment-with-health-concerns Jo Ingles /government-politics/2023-02-15/charges-against-reporter-arrested-at-east-palestine-news-conference-are-dropped The Ohio Attorney General dismissed charges brought against NewsNation reporter Evan Lambert, who was arrested at a news conference, dragged to the floor and handcuffed as other journalists recorded it. Thu, 16 Feb 2023 00:55:50 GMT /government-politics/2023-02-15/charges-against-reporter-arrested-at-east-palestine-news-conference-are-dropped Jo Ingles /government-politics/2023-02-14/ohio-officials-say-air-quality-in-east-palestine-is-fine-but-not-to-drink-the-water Officials gave an update on environmental impacts following the train derailment along the Ohio-Pennsylvania border and the hazardous material containment efforts that followed. Wed, 15 Feb 2023 00:27:56 GMT /government-politics/2023-02-14/ohio-officials-say-air-quality-in-east-palestine-is-fine-but-not-to-drink-the-water Jo Ingles