Joe Rosak, owner of the Spakle Market in East Palestine has been named the 2025 Pinnacle Award recipient for his dedication ...

The shop became the first new business to open in East Palestine since the derailment. “It was like, ‘Maybe there’s hope for this town,’ ” said Smith, 41, who moved to Ohio eight years ago.

For the second time since the Norfolk Southern train derailment two years ago, East Palestine has a new village manager.