East Palestine Update – February 26, 2023

(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.

Derailment Site Water Monitoring Wells

Ohio EPA is overseeing the installation of water monitoring wells that will be installed by a private contractor at the site of the train derailment.Read full story

Hazardous Weather Outlook – February 27, 2023

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
526 AM EST Mon Feb 27 2023...

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526 AM EST Mon Feb 27 2023

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for north central Ohio and
northwest Ohio.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

Widespread rainfall is expected across the area today.
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Knox County Sheriff’s Report – Feb 26-27, 2023


Knox County Sheriff’s Report – Feb 26-27, 2023
(Information courtesy of The Knox County Sheriff’s Office)

February 24
• A deputy dispatched an injured deer.

• Deputies took a report for quads trespassing on conservation land.

February 26
• A deputy was dispatched to the Kenyon College Campus Safety Office to take possession of drug paraphernalia located at the school.Read full story

East Palestine Update – 2/24/23

(EAST PALESTINE, Ohio)— The following is an update on the status of remediation work in East Palestine, Ohio. 

East Palestine Health Assessment Clinic 

The Ohio Department of Health has expanded eligibility for the East Palestine Health Assessment Clinic to the following townships: Middleton, Fairfield, Elkrun, and St.Read full story