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East Palestine Mayor Trent Conaway talks to members of the media during a community meeting on Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2023, about the recent train derailment that's impacted the village.
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East Palestine Mayor Trent Conaway talks to members of the media during a community meeting on Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2023, about the recent train derailment that's impacted the village. (Ryan Loew / Ideastream Public Media)
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At times frustrated, community members ask East Palestine Mayor Trent Conaway and other officials questions during a meeting on Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2023. (Ryan Loew / Ideastream Public Media)
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Members of the media record a question and answer session between residents and area officials on Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2023, about the East Palestine train derailment. (Ryan Loew / Ideastream Public Media)
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Scores of people line up outside East Palestine High School before a community meeting on Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2023, about the recent train derailment that's impacted the village. (Ryan Loew / Ideastream Public Media)
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Rob McFadden, of Canton, sits outside East Palestine High School as community members line up to attend a meeting about the recent train derailment. McFadden brought packages of bottled water to give away. "I'm just disgusted," McFadden said as the song "We're Not Gonna Take It" by Twisted Sister played from a nearby speaker. "If this isn't the time for outrage and civil disobedience, I don't know when is." (Ryan Loew / Ideastream Public Media)
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East Palestine resident Tim Curry stands in line on Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2023, among scores of others waiting to enter East Palestine High School for a community meeting about the recent train derailment. "I'm mad, man," he said, "cause I know the truth isn't out there." (Ryan Loew / Ideastream Public Media)
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Community members attend a meeting at East Palestine High School on Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2023. (Ryan Loew / Ideastream Public Media)
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Seen on the camera of a member of the media, East Palestine Mayor Trent Conaway speaks to community members during a meeting on Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2023. (Ryan Loew / Ideastream Public Media)
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A person raises a hand to ask a question during a community meeting at East Palestine High School on Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2023. ( Ryan Loew / Ideastream Public Media)
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East Palestine Mayor Trent Conaway talks to members of the media during a community meeting on Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2023. (Ryan Loew / Ideastream Public Media)
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East Palestine residents attend a community meeting about the train derailment on Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2023. (Ryan Loew / Ideastream Public Media)
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