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
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The Taproot Collective
By Lilly Marinski | Dec. 3Taproot Collective is a new flower shop on Stimson, with a goal to reduce the carbon footprint of fresh cut flowers, support local growers who propagate tropical plants and all while supporting earth's pollinators. Video by: Lilly Marinski Edited by: Lilly Marinski Visit our website: https://www.thepostathens.com Find us on social media: Instagram: thepostathens & thepostmultimedia X: thepost Facebook: thepostathens
Bakery 323 Feature
By Lilly Marinski | Nov. 20Bakery 323, an award-winning bakery owned by OU alumni, is the perfect place to enjoy freshly baked treats.
Holiday Shoppe features the Athens Art Guild
By Hunter Gillispie and Hayley Mitchell | Nov. 17On Saturday and Sunday, at the Community Center was the annual Holiday Shoppe. The Holiday Shoppe features members of the Athens Art Guild selling pieces, and a raffle to support local artists. Video by: Hunter Gillispie & Hayley Mitchell Edited by: Cassie Dye Visit our website: https://www.thepostathens.com Find us on social media: Instagram: thepostathens & thepostmultimedia X: thepost Facebook: thepostathens
