NTSB: Norfolk Southern botched decision to blow open cars
EAST PALESTINE, Ohio — Norfolk Southern and its contractors botched the decision to blow open five tank cars and burn the vinyl chloride inside after last year’s disastrous derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, and trackside detectors that might have prevented the crash failed to accurately detect the temperature of a burning wheel bearing 20 miles (32.19 kilometers) beforehand, according to the National Transportation Safety Board.
Top GLSCL pitchers at the halfway point
With the end of June quickly approaching, the Great Lakes Summer Collegiate League is roughly at the midpoint of its 36-game schedule.
FEMA to close Russells Point in-person recovery center
RUSSELLS POINT — It has been more than three months since severe tornadoes wreaked havoc on Russells Point and Lakeview in Logan County. For much of the time since March 14, both federal and state emergency management personnel have been on the ground, helping affected residents deal with the storm’s aftermath.
Any Lab Test Now comes to Lima
LIMA — A new clinic in Lima is offering walk-in lab tests for everything from cholesterol and diabetes monitoring to weight management hormone tests — no doctor’s note needed.
Bowling Green offers alternative route to teaching
LIMA — An alternative teaching pathway at Bowling Green State University trains professionals to become licensed teachers to offset Ohio’s teacher shortage.
Glenn praises newly built affordable houses
LIMA — A local company is building affordable housing in the south end of Lima.
Putnam County Event Center opens in time for fair
OTTAWA — If you’re expecting the same-old, same-old at the Putnam County Fair, you’re in for a surprise as soon as you walk through the main gate.
CrimeStoppers
LIMA — Area law enforcement officials are looking for information about crimes or people below. The Lima/Allen-Putnam County Crime Stoppers Program offers cash awards of up to $1,000 to anyone who provides anonymous tip information that would lead to the arrest of anyone listed on this page. Please call 419-229-STOP (7867).
Railroads must provide details of hazardous cargo immediately after derailment
OMAHA, Neb. — A new federal rule finalized Monday aims to ensure first responders can find out what hazardous chemicals are on a train almost immediately after a derailment so they can respond appropriately.
Here’s a look at Trump’s VP shortlist
NEW YORK — Donald Trump has narrowed his vice presidential shortlist to a handful of contenders as he prepares to announce his pick in the days before — or perhaps even at — next month’s Republican National Convention.
