COLUMBUS — The Ohio Emergency Management Agency (Ohio EMA) continues to monitor the winter weather system that is impacting Ohio and coordination with federal, state and local partners. The Ohio State Highway Patrol (OSHP) troopers continue to patrol the roadways to assist stranded motorists and Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) continue their work to clear […]
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Holiday memories: Enjoy your white Christmas. But pray history doesn’t repeat 2004-05
MANSFIELD — The last time I can recall anything near this cold at Christmas in Richland County was 2004, a bitter cold accompanied by almost two feet of snow on Dec. 23. Just like 2022, if you wanted a white Christmas 18 years ago, you got it, Now join me in a quick prayer that […]
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Ohio’s winter storm warnings extended through Dec. 24 at 7 a.m.
COLUMBUS — The information below was valid as of Friday, Dec. 23 at 7 p.m., according to the Ohio Department of Public Safety. The information in this status update is rapidly changing and information may not be accurate beyond the date/time listed. Status The winter weather system continues to move across the state producing snow, […]
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Generator-powered Richland County EMA provides winter storm update
MANSFIELD — The irony was not lost on Rebecca Owens that the Richland County Emergency Management Agency office lost power on Friday afternoon. But the new EMA director, her office inside the Peoples Community Center at 597 Park Ave. East powered by a generator, still met with media during a online update session. The winter storm […]
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State officials continue to monitor dangerous winter storm sweeping through Ohio
COLUMBUS — The Ohio Emergency Management Agency (EMA) continues to monitor the winter storm that is impacting Ohio. As this is a dangerous weather system, the Ohio EMA, Ohio State Highway Patrol (OSHP) and Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) are working together to provide midday status updates throughout the weekend to heighten awareness of critical […]
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Power outages being reported in Richland County on Friday due to winter storm
MANSFIELD — Power outages are cropping up around Richland County on Friday due to the strong winter storm, according to county Emergency Management Agency Director Rebecca Owens. The storm that blasted across north central Ohio late Thursday night with snow, powerful winds and icy cold is a quick baptism of fire for Owens, who took […]
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Richland, Ashland and Knox counties under Level 2 snow emergencies; Crawford County now 3
Richland, Ashland and Knox counties were all under Level 2 snow emergencies Friday morning, according to the sheriff’s offices in each county. Crawford County moved to a Level 3 just before 9 a.m. That means in that county, all road are closed to non-emergency personnel. No one should be driving during these conditions unless it […]
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Here’s what you need to know about snow emergency levels this weekend
MANSFIELD — Every December, Perry Como returns to the airwaves to croon about holiday highway gridlock. I met a man who lives in Tennessee, he was a headin’ for, Pennsylvania and some homemade pumpkin pie! From Pennsylvania folks are travellin’ Down the Dixie sunny shore, From Atlantic to Pacific, Gee the traffic is terrific! AAA […]
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Check out these tips to help Ohioans recover from severe winter weather damage
COLUMBUS – Ohio Department of Insurance director Judith L. French provided insurance coverage and claim-filing information to help Ohioans who experience property damage from Winter Storm Elliott. Insurance Coverage Basics Most standard property insurance generally covers structure and contents damage from wind, hail, ice, water, heavy snow, and burst water pipes. Roof, gutter, siding, and […]
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Salvation Army announces volunteer-run warming center to open Thursday night in Mansfield
MANSFIELD — Richland County Emergency Management Agency Director Rebecca Owens said Thursday she is only aware of one warming center that will be open during this weekend’s expected arctic blast. The Salvation Army DeWald Center, 47 S. Main St. in Mansfield, will open a warming center on Thursday at 7 p.m., but its ability to […]