A costly plan will keep a steel plant in JD Vance’s hometown running. Locals are aghast: ‘It’s horrible’

A costly plan will allow a steel plant in Middletown, Ohio, to continue operations, which has raised concerns among local residents. They fear that the facility's fossil-fuel burning could extend, increasing environmental risks. Vivian Adams, a resident who moved to Middletown four years ago, reported that her six-year-old daughter's asthma has worsened since their relocation, requiring daily medication and a rescue inhaler.