Robert Rogers, 75, pleaded guilty last week to 17 fourth-degree felony counts of pandering obscenity involving a minor or impaired person.

Since then, nine countries - Armenia, Slovenia, Ireland, Norway, Spain, the Bahamas, Trinidad and Tobago, Jamaica and Barbados - formally recognised the State of Palestine. Most of the Middle East, Africa and Asia recognise Palestinian statehood.

Epiq has taken over the settlement process for the East Palestine train derailment, and the claims center in the village will not reopen, with appeals now being filed indefinitely.

East Palestine Fire Chief Keith Drabick said the fire is under investigation. Firefighters thanked community members who provided ice and water. The East Palestine Fire Department was assisted by departments in New Waterford, Darlington Township, Chippewa Township, Beaver Falls, Springfield Township and Negley.

Trump on Friday dismissed Macron’s plan to recognize a Palestinian state — a gentler response than sharp condemnation from Marco Rubio and other top Republicans, who blasted the move.

The five residents appealing the final approval of last year’s $600 million settlement between Norfolk Southern and households impacted by the 2023 train derailment, continue to fight for a reduction or complete elimination of the $850,

Another lawsuit that links a death to the 2023 East Palestine train derailment was recently filed in federal court. The estate of Cheryl Roush filed suit against the railroad on Monday in Youngstown’s District Court,

A judge on Thursday signed an agreed judgment entry to stop the planned demolition of an East Palestine property at 101 S. Market St., granting the property owner access to get inside. Columbiana County Common Pleas Court Judge Megan Bickerton granted the motion to stay requested by property owner John Holman,