East Palestine Update – 2/28/23

(EAST PALESTINE, Ohio)— The following are updates from the State of Ohio regarding remediation work at the site of the Norfolk Southern train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio.

Severe Weather Impacts

Heavy rain in East Palestine on Monday resulted in increased water flow in the contaminated section of Sulphur Run, which remains dammed to the east and west.Read full story

Final Finding for Recovery of $14,822, Repaid Under Court Order, Issued Against Former Pickerington Robotics Club Adviser

 

COLUMBUS – A finding for recovery of $14,822 was issued Tuesday against a former teacher in the Pickerington Local School District, who was convicted of pocketing funds meant to be used for a student robotics club.

Levon Thomas pleaded guilty in August 2022 to a felony count of theft and has already made full restitution.Read full story

Brown, Vance Call for Long-Term Health Monitoring for Residents of East Palestine

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Sherrod Brown (D-OH) and J.D. Vance (R-OH) sent a letter to Administrator Michael Regan of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Director Rochelle Walensky of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) urging them to ensure individuals affected by the Norfolk Southern train derailment have access to baseline medical testing.Read full story

KCH Patient Service Representative Position Available

Knox Community Hosptial

Full-Time

JOB SUMMARY

Responsible for providing customer centered service in all aspects associated with the front office areas in the Department of Primary and Specialty Care. Must be an expert in processes and customer service areas associated with a Physician clinic.Read full story

Live Goods Merchandiser Position Available

Live Goods Merchandiser

National Garden Service

Part-Time

 

National Garden Service, founded in 2019, is a full-service, live goods merchandising company that provides exclusive outdoor floral services for The Kroger Company (and subsidiaries) nationwide. Our company is made up of enthusiastic plant lovers who thrive in a fast paced, seasonally driven environment and we provide competitive compensation, flexible scheduling and a fun & supportive environment to work in.

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