Carbondale city offices will close on Monday, Jan. 19, to observe Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. Walk-in customer service will not be offered during the closure, and services are set to resume on Tuesday, Jan. 20.

Nearly a century and a half has passed, yet the memory of the Ashtabula train disaster endures. Marking its 149th anniversary, this tragedy remains a somber chapter in local history, reminding residents of how one event can leave a lasting imprint on a community.