EAST PALESTINE Researchers from several universities and officials from federal and local public health agencies will gather tonight to update the community on ongoing studies into the health and environmental impacts of the 2023 Norfolk Southern train derailment.

The event, titled “East Palestine: State of the Science,” is scheduled from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2025, in the auditorium of East Palestine High School, 360 W. Grant St. The meeting provides residents with an opportunity to learn the status of research efforts that started after the Feb. 3, 2023, incident, when a train carrying hazardous materials derailed, causing a fire and releasing chemicals into the ground and local waterways.

The evening is designed to offer comprehensive updates from the diverse groups c

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