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Despite reassurances from public officials, concerns linger about a train derailment that released toxic chemicals

The derailment of the train, which carried hazardous materials, raised concerns about water contamination from spilled materials.

Journalist Evan Lambert said he was still processing ‘traumatic event’ after being charged with criminal trespass and resisting arrest

The East Palestine derailment is the "latest in a long string of corporate malfeasance"

From Tharp v. Hillcrest Baptist Church of Columbus, decided Dec. 27 by the Ohio Court of Appeals (Judge Keith McGrath, joined by Judges Julia Dorrian & Michael Mentel): This is an appeal by plaintiff-appellant, Kevin Tharp, from a decision … in favor of defendants-appellees Hillcrest Baptist Church of Columbus, Ohio…

Roused by voters’ recent endorsement of abortion rights — even in conservative states — Republican legislators are ramping up efforts to make it tougher for citizens to change laws or amend state constitutions through ballot measures.

Mr Ratner and his family had to evacuate for eight days

Back on 3 February, a freight train derailed in the Ohio town of East Palestine, with 20 of the cars carrying hazardous materials

The Ohio village upended by a train derailment and the intentional burning of some hazardous chemicals on board has invited residents to a town hall meeting Wednesday evening to discuss lingering questions