All the severe weather warnings in the world mean little if Richland County residents don’t heed them.
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62 degrees coming in February? Buckeye Chuck is prepped for a victory lap
Don’t throw away your coat or mittens just yet. But Buckeye Chuck may have once again trumped Punxsutawney Phil.
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It’s here: Old Man Winter blowing (again) across north central Ohio (literally)
A winter weather advisory is in effect for an area that includes Richland and Ashland counties until Saturday at 1 a.m.
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2 groundhogs, 1 February: Phil says bundle up; Chuck says flip-flops incoming
The timing for the end to this interminable winter depends on which woodchuck you choose to believe.
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Warming centers remain a lifeline as temperatures plunge in Richland County
MANSFIELD — Local warming centers continue to serve as a critical lifeline for residents without reliable shelter as dangerously low temperatures grip Richland County this week. Overnight warming center maintains steady attendance First United Methodist Church, located at 12 North Diamond Street, continues to operate its overnight warming center whenever temperatures or wind chills drop […]
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Cold weather is here, are you ready?
COLUMBUS – With the state’s temperatures expected to be dangerously low, the Ohio Emergency Management Agency is urging Ohioans to prepare themselves, their households, and their vehicles for brutal winter weather. According to the National Weather Service (NWS), Ohio will experience dangerously low wind chills ranging from -10°F to -25°F, causing frostbite to set in […]
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Ontario Senior Center opens as warming center due to extreme temperatures
ONTARIO — City officials are urging residents to take precaution and look out for one another as an extreme cold warning remains in effect, bringing dangerously low wind chills to the area. In response to the severe weather, the City of Ontario has opened the Ontario Senior Center at 3777 Park Avenue West as a […]
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Gov. DeWine urges Ohioans to take precautions in extreme cold
COLUMBUS — Ohio Governor Mike DeWine continues to encourage Ohioans to take precautions due to the cold weather. According to the Ohio Emergency Management Agency, Ohio is experiencing a deep Arctic air mass that will keep temperatures well below normal throughout the week. The coldest wind chill factor is expected from tonight to Tuesday, with […]
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State Highway Patrol urges caution as Winter Storm Fern slams Ohio
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.