Old Man Winter may have been slow to arrive, but now that he’s here, he’s here with a vengeance. Winter Storm Fern dumped nearly a foot of snow on north central Ohio last weekend, and she continues to grace us with single digit temperatures and blistering winds for good measure. Every year around this time, […]
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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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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 […]