Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine issued a proclamation on Saturday afternoon declaring a state of emergency due to the winter storm.
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Sub-zero conditions complicate response to Mansfield industrial fire on Friday
No one was injured Friday in an industrial electrical fire at the Cleveland-Cliffs steel making facility at 913 Bowman St.
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How does local wildlife adapt during harsh winter weather events?
With heavy snowfall and frigid temperatures forecasted this weekend in north central Ohio, we asked local experts how wildlife adapts.
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Richland County grand jury declines to indict Crestline man in ‘road rage’ shooting
A Richland County grand jury has declined to indict a 27-year-old Crestline man for the Dec. 21 fatal shooting of a Mansfield man.
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Bone-chilling cold: Here’s where to keep warm during this weekend’s winter storm
NORTH CENTRAL OHIO — Cold temperatures are about to get colder. The National Weather Service in Cleveland has issued a flurry of weather warnings for north central Ohio, including a cold weather advisory through early Saturday morning. Richland, Ashland and Knox county residents could experience wind-chill values as low as 17 degrees below zero between […]
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Winter storm coming tonight: Hide your cars, cancel your Sunday brunch plans
This winter storm is going to sneak into north central Ohio like a thief in the middle of the night on Saturday.
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Frozen pipes can mean costly repairs: here’s how to prevent them
NORTH CENTRAL OHIO — Jack Frost’s frozen rampage across Ohio will spare no one or thing, including the pipes in your house. Running water is a necessity for those who plan to stay bundled up and inside this weekend. When temperatures drop below freezing, water solidifies into ice, and in the process, that ice can […]
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Gov. DeWine encourages Ohioans to prepare for extreme winter weather
COLUMBUS — Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine joined state officials from the Ohio Emergency Management Agency (EMA), Ohio State Highway Patrol (OSHP), Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT), and Buckeye State Sheriffs Association on Friday to encourage Ohioans to prepare for the impending severe weather. According to the National Weather Service, some parts of Ohio could see […]
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Ontario approves 2026 School Travel Plan for walking & biking safety
ONTARIO — Ontario residents could see safer streets, more sidewalks and improved bike paths in the coming years without spending a dime from local taxes. On Wednesday night, Ontario City Council unanimously approved a resolution accepting a Safe Routes to School School Travel Plan for Ontario Local Schools. The plan outlines strategies designed to improve […]
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ODOT preps for wild winter weekend across the region
MANSFIELD — Batten down the hatches, put some plastic wrap on those windows, and snuggle under a blanket. It’s about to be bone-chillingly cold and icy on the roadways across north central Ohio on Saturday, Sunday and into Monday. Yet the non-caped crusader plow crews from the Ohio Department of Transportation, City of Mount Vernon, […]