President Joe Biden visited the site of the disastrous Norfolk Southern train derailment in East Palestine for the first time more than a year after the accident to give an update on the work done cleaning the chemicals spilled. The train was carrying the toxic chemical vinyl chloride, and the spill caused officials to order many in East Palestine to evacuate. A large controlled burn was done to prevent a larger explosion from the train cars. Residents of the village, with a population of just under 5,000, have reported respiratory issues and rashes following the burn. Read the full story here: https://www.thepostathens.com/article/2024/02/east-palestine-joe-biden-protests-speech-derailment-trump-2024 Visit our website: https://www.thepostathens.com/ Find us on social media: Instagram: @thepostathens X: @thepost Facebook: @thepostathens
Community gathers at 'Baileys in motion' Celebration
By Michael Dorwaldt | Apr. 27On Saturday, a communication and non-profit organizing class hosted an event at Bailey's Pump Track in Millfield. Saturday’s activities included bike races, face painting, trail mix making, hand-painting and a raffle and giveaway to support ORCA. Video by: Michael Dorwaldt Visit our website: https://www.thepostathens.com Find us on social media: Instagram: thepostathens & thepostmultimedia X: thepost Facebook: thepostathens
Athens Photo Project provides creative space for people to heal
By Camden Paeltz and Maria Saunders | Apr. 27The Athens Photo Project has been in the community for the past 25+ years. The organization uses photography to support mental health and recovery in Appalachian Ohio, giving participants a creative space to heal, connect and grow. Read the full story here: https://www.thepostathens.com/article/2026/04/athens-photo-project-mental-health-healing-appalachia-ohio-solutions-journalism-app Video by: Camden Paeltz Visit our website: https://www.thepostathens.com Find us on social media: Instagram: thepostathens & thepostmultimedia X: thepost Facebook: thepostathens
Campus organizations speak out on last weeks arrest
By Michael Dorwaldt | Apr. 23United Campus Ministries hosted a press conference with multiple organizations regarding the two arrests that happened last week during the "Your Disrespect is Visible" protest. Video by: Michael Dorwaldt Visit our website: https://www.thepostathens.com Find us on social media: Instagram: thepostathens & thepostmultimedia X: thepost Facebook: thepostathens


