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Educators rally, jail death lawsuit, Putnam County landfill | Indiana Newsdesk

Joe Hren

Educators from across the state packed the statehouse Thursday demanding legislators prioritize public education. The estate of a man who died in 2021 while in custody of the Jackson County Jail has filed a lawsuit.
East Palestine waste was only the beginning. Putnam Co. residents want answers on hazardous waste landfill

Ethan Sandweiss

The Heritage Environmental landfill in Roachdale largely complies with regulations. But some of its hazardous waste sits in an unlined unit above a town's drinking water.
Holcomb opposes East Palestine waste coming to Indiana landfill

Ethan Sandweiss

Putnam County Commissioner David Berry said shipments like this come to Roachdale all the time. The only thing that’s different is the high-profile situation.