... the result of the horrific train accident in East Palestine, Ohio, on February 23 created a fierce advocate for working with communities to avoid similar catastrophe. Native-daughter Jess Conard was a multi-generational resident, a wife, mother and speech therapist when the accident occurred. Today, all of that has changed and she's committed herself to helping others prevent the same. Her Rail Watch advises communities, local politicians, even the railroads themselves on how to be safer. Kingston Mayor Steve Noble weighs in on what our town is doing to prepare for what for many seems see as the inevitable.
