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Biden to finally visit East Palestine, Ohio this week — more than a year after toxic spill
President Joe Biden will visit East Palestine, Ohio this Friday, finally making good on his promise to tour the site of the Norfolk Southern train derailment that unleashed a brew of toxic chemicals into the environment more than a year ago.
News of the Democrat’s visit came after he endured fierce criticism from Republicans for failing to visit the beleaguered community since the Feb. 3, 2023 environmental disaster.
“The President will travel to East Palestine, Ohio to discuss how the Administration is continuing to work with state and local officials to hold Norfolk Southern accountable and support the community as it moves forward,” the White House said in an advisory.
Dozens of cars on a Norfolk Southern freight train transporting toxic chemicals derailed last year, causing authorities to made the controversial decision to conduct a control burn, which set off a plume of black clouds over the community.
The carcinogen is believed to have released highly toxic dioxins after being burned as well over 100,000 gallons of vinyl chloride were leaked in the aftermath of the derailment.
The synthetic polymer of plastic can take a toll on one’s nervous system and cause long-term health ailments such as liver damage or cancer.
At least four other toxic chemicals, including butyl acrylate, ethylhexyl acrylate, ethylene glycol monobutyl ether, and isobutylene also leaked during the derailment, according to the Environmental Protection Agency.
Republican East Palestine Mayor Trent Conaway, invited Biden to visit the town, which is roughly an hour’s drive west of Pittsburgh.
A White House official confirmed last month that Biden intended to travel to East Palestine this February, but didn’t publicly set a date in stone.
Shortly after the derailment, former President Donald Trump stopped by the town of just under 5,000 people, ordered McDonald’s for first responders and community members, and disbursed “Trump water.”
Democrats such as Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg have tried to flip the blame on Trump, pointing to rail deregulations during his White House tenure.
“Well, I haven’t had the occasion to go to East Palestine,” Biden told reporters in September when asked. “There’s a lot going on here, and I just haven’t been able to break.”
“I was thinking whether I’d go to East Palestine this week, but I was reminded I’ve got to go literally around the world,” Biden added, referring to his Group of 20 trip to New Dehli India that featured a stop in Vietnam.
Residents in East Palestine have reported an array of health scares and concerns for the long-term outlook following the exposure to the hazardous chemicals.
“The President will discuss his commitment to ensuring the people of East Palestine are not defined by this single event, and that his administration is delivering on the needs of families, businesses, and affected residents,” the White House added.
In the time since the spill, multiple lawmakers have crafted legislation to tighten rail safety standards, including via the bipartisan Railway Safety Act.
However, such legislation has remained in limbo.
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Ohio high school football: Columbus area OHSAA live scores, updates from Week 7
Week 7 of the 2024 high school football season began Thursday night with four Columbus City League games, and continues Friday when six central Ohio teams try to remain unbeaten on the season.
We are covering Grandview Heights (6-0) at Worthington Christian (3-3), Olentangy Liberty (5-1, 1-0 OCC-Central) at Upper Arlington (5-1, 1-0), Westerville North (4-2, 3-0 OCC-Capital) at Westland (5-1, 3-0).
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In City League action Thursday night, Africentric visited Marion-Franklin, Independence hosted Briggs, Northland took on Centennial and South visited Eastmoor Academy.
As for tonight, follow along with the action all evening as this live blog grows.
OHSAA scores, updates from Week 7 of Ohio high school football season
Grandview Heights, which like Worthington Christian plays an independent schedule, enters Friday first in the Division VI, Region 23 computer rankings.
Liberty and UA have gone to overtime both of the past two years, with Liberty winning both games. The teams are first and fourth, respectively, in Division I, Region 3, and through one week of OCC-Central play share the league lead with Olentangy Orange.
Westland is a victory from clinching its first winning season since 2006. The Cougars have scored 41 points each of the past three weeks, a contrast to North, which held off crosstown rival Westerville South 3-0 last week.
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Who’s starting for OSU Saturday? Ohio State football projected depth chart vs. Iowa
Ohio State plays its first home Big Ten game of the season on Saturday, facing the Iowa Hawkeyes.
Ohio State will kick off against Iowa at 3:30 p.m. Saturday on CBS.
Here’s what Ohio State’s depth chart is expected to look like Saturday afternoon vs. Iowa.
Ohio State depth chart vs. Iowa
Head coach Ryan Day (Sixth year, 60-8 overall, 40-3 Big Ten)
Projected Ohio State depth chart: Offense
Offensive coordinator: Chip Kelly
Left tackle
- Josh Simmons: 71, 6-foot-5, 310 pounds, senior
- Zen Michalski: 65, 6-foot-6, 319 pounds, senior
Left guard
- Donovan Jackson: 74, 6-foot-4, 320 pounds, senior
- Austin Siereveld: 67, 6-foot-5, sophomore
Center
- Seth McLaughlin: 55, 6-foot-4, 305 pounds, graduate senior
- Carson Hinzman: 51, 6-foot-5, 300 pounds, junior
Right guard
- Tegra Tshabola: 77, 6-foot-6, 327 pounds, junior
- Luke Montgomery: 51, 6-foot-5, 308 pounds, sophomore
Right tackle
- Josh Fryar: 70, 6-foot-5, 320 pounds, senior
- George Fitzpatrick: 68, 6-foot-6, 313 pounds, junior
Quarterback
- Will Howard: 18, 6-foot-4, 235 pounds, graduate senior
- Devin Brown: 33, 6-foot-3, 212 pounds, junior
Running back
- TreVeyon Henderson: 32, 5-foot-10, 208 pounds, senior
- Quinshon Judkins: 1, 6-foot, 219 pounds, junior
Tight end
- Gee Scott Jr.: 88, 6-foot-3, 243 pounds, graduate senior
- Will Kacmarek: 89, 6-foot-6, 260 pounds, senior
Wide receiver
- Carnell Tate: 17, 6-foot-3, 191 pounds, sophomore
- Jayden Ballard: 9, 6-foot-2, 195 pounds, senior
Wide receiver (Slot)
- Emeka Egbuka: 2, 6-foot-1, 205 pounds, graduate senior
- Brandon Inniss: 11, 6-foot, 203 pounds, sophomore
Wide receiver
- Jeremiah Smith: 4, 6-foot-3, 215 pounds, freshman
- Mylan Graham: 5, 6-foot-1, 185 pounds, freshman
Projected Ohio State depth chart: Defense
Defensive coordinator: Jim Knowles
Defensive end
- J.T. Tuimoloau: 44, 6-foot-5, 269 pounds, senior
- Kenyatta Jackson Jr.: 97, 6-foot-6, 258 pounds, junior
Defensive tackle
- Tyleik Williams: 91, 6-foot-3, 327 pounds, senior
- Kayden McDonald: 98, 6-foot-3, 326 pounds, sophomore
Defensive tackle
- Ty Hamilton: 58, 6-foot-3, 295 pounds, senior
- Tywone Malone: 95, 6-foot-4, 301 pounds, senior
Defensive end
- Jack Sawyer: 33, 6-foot-5, 260 pounds, senior
- Caden Curry: 92, 6-foot-3, 260 pounds, junior
Linebacker (Middle)
- Cody Simon: 0, 6-foot-2, 235 pounds, graduate senior
- Gabe Powers: 36, 6-foot-4, 242 pounds, junior
Linebacker (Weak side)
- Sonny Styles: 6, 6-foot-4, 235 pounds, junior
- Arvell Reese : 20, 6-foot-4, 238 pounds, sophomore
Cornerback
- Denzel Burke: 10, 6-foot-1, 193 pounds, senior
- Jermaine Mathews Jr.: 14, 5-foot-11, 189 pounds, sophomore
Cornerback
- Davison Igbinosun: 1, 6-foot-2, 193 pounds, junior
- Calvin Simpson-Hunt: 22, 6-foot, 204 pounds, sophomore
Safety
- Lathan Ransom: 8, 6-foot-1, 210 pounds, senior
- Jayden Bonsu: 21, 6-foot-2, 207 pounds, sophomore
Safety
- Caleb Downs: 2, 6-foot, 205 pounds, sophomore
- Malik Hartford: 25, 6-foot-3, 194 pounds, sophomore
Nickel
- Jordan Hancock: 7, 6-foot-1, 195 pounds, senior
- Lorenzo Styles Jr.: 4, 6-foot-1, 195 pounds, senior
Projected Ohio State depth chart: Special teams
Kicker
- Jayden Fielding: 38, 6-foot, 175 pounds, junior
- Austin Snyder: 98, 5-foot-7, 194 pounds, senior
Punter
- Joe McGuire: 42, 6-foot-2, 212 pounds, sophomore
- Nick McLarty: 19, 6-foot-7, 255 pounds, freshman
Long snapper
- John Ferlmann: 43, 6-foot-2, 228 pounds, senior
- Max Lomonico: 48, 6-foot-3, 212 pounds, senior
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Ohio Lottery Pick 3 Midday, Pick 3 Evening winning numbers for October 3, 2024
The Ohio Lottery offers multiple draw games for those aiming to win big.Here’s a look at October 3, 2024, results for each game:
Pick 3
Drawings are held daily, seven days a week, at 12:29 p.m. and 7:29 p.m., except Saturday evening.
Midday: 1-7-8
Evening: 6-7-4
Check Pick 3 payouts and previous drawings here.
Pick 4
Drawings are held daily, seven days a week, at 12:29 p.m. and 7:29 p.m., except Saturday evening.
Midday: 6-9-9-4
Evening: 5-1-2-6
Check Pick 4 payouts and previous drawings here.
Pick 5
Drawings are held daily, seven days a week, at 12:29 p.m. and 7:29 p.m., except Saturday evening.
Midday: 3-2-1-0-7
Evening: 9-8-8-0-5
Check Pick 5 payouts and previous drawings here.
Rolling Cash 5
Drawings are held daily, seven days a week, at approximately 7:05 p.m.
13-14-15-25-31
Check Rolling Cash 5 payouts and previous drawings here.
Lucky For Life
Drawings are held daily, seven days a week, at approximately 10:35 p.m.
02-05-29-42-48, Lucky Ball: 18
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