COLUMBUS – As cold temperatures and dangerous road conditions continue to be seen across the state, the Ohio State Highway Patrol (OSHP) is asking drivers to prioritize safety and avoid unnecessary travel. Since Winter Storm Fern entered Ohio on Jan. 24, troopers have responded to over 2,700 incidents involving crashes, assisting stranded motorists and other duties […]
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Ohio’s winter workout: Shiver your way to -23 wind chills, no gym required!
The National Weather Service office in Cleveland has slapped an extreme cold warning on Richland, Ashland and Knox counties from Monday at 7 p.m. to Tuesday at 11 a.m.
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Behind the wheel: Richland County snow plow operators pull 10-hour shifts Sunday
ONTARIO — Tom Harvey took his foot off the gas and let the truck slow to a gentle pace as he approached a dip in Walker Lake Road just outside Ontario city limits. The stretch would barely be worthy of the term ‘hill’ under normal circumstances, but Harvey knew better than to take chances during […]
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Shelby awarded $882K state grant to install sidewalk on Mickey Road
Shelby was recently awarded an $882,000 grant through the Ohio Department of Transportation’s Highway Safety Improvement Program.
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Duckworth, of Richland Area Chamber & Economic Development, graduates from Institute for Organization Management
WASHINGTON, D.C.— Institute for Organization Management, the professional development program of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, is pleased to announce that Lisa Duckworth, IOM, Program & Events Director of the Richland Area Chamber & Economic Development, has graduated from the program and has received the recognition of IOM. Awarded to all graduates of the Institute […]
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Heat smart, stay safe: State Fire Marshal warns of increased fire risk during winter storm
The State Fire Marshal is urging Ohioans to keep fire safety in mind when heating their homes.
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Cancer patients warned popular supplement may interfere with treatment
COLUMBUS – For many cancer patients, hair loss is one of the most distressing side effects of their therapy. Increasingly, they have been taking oral supplements of biotin, which are marketed to consumers for their potential to improve hair regrowth and brittle nails. However, there is little scientific evidence that oral biotin supplements promote hair […]
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Winter Storm Fern live blog: Snowfall, power outages, road emergencies and more
We are firing up a live blog to help all of us get through it with updated information on things like snowfall, power outages, winter road snow emergencies, photos, stories and more.
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Crossroads Church donates Shelby storefront to Ignited Ministries
SHELBY — Two dozen people crammed onto the steps at 21 East Main Street, straddling the line between the sunlight and the shadow from the awning, shoulders hunched against a bitter January wind. In the front row was Kimberly Mosler, beaming with excitement and bouncing to stay warm. Earlier this month, Crossroads Church donated its […]
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Cold on the farm: North central Ohio livestock producers prep for winter storm
Winter brings a few more challenges, but livestock producers are a hardy bunch. For several area producers, the upcoming winter storm will be just another day on the farm.