this train was almost 1.8 miles long and had 158 cars, 38 cars ultimately had derailed. 11 were containing hazardous material and there were some five toxic chemicals on board, including vinyl chloride. that s the one that has a lot of folks worried right now because even though it s colorless and you almost wouldn t know it or sense it or smell it, some can. and that was the one that would have normally alerted people along a path of the train carrying it that you ve got a train coming into town that s carrying it. now, there are different interpretations of the laws and requirements around that. be that as it may, norfolk southern has promised to provide whatever help the town needs. better that and million dollars has been distributed thus far and we don t know the details of that, but more money was coming. a lot of lawyers, some of whom i have been talking to, who are pondering class action suits saying that s a drop in the bucket with the obligation that norfolk souther
The suspect accused of shooting and killing six people in Arkabutla in February could be met with the death penalty. According to District Attorney for the 17th Circuit Court Jay Hale, state prosecutors are seeking to have 52-year-old Richard Dale Crum executed as a result of his two capital murder.
Wilmington Area School Board during its Tuesday meeting unanimously approved a three-year pay plan for three administrators who will be making at least $104,000 by the final year.
During its Tuesday meeting, the Wilmington Area School Board recognized 2023 graduates Kinsley Shimrack and Annalee Gardner for receiving $2,000 scholarships for their winning essays presented during Law Day.
During its Tuesday meeting, the Wilmington Area School Board approved a three-year compensation plan that calls for $1,600 annual pay raises for assistant business manager Debra Crum.