Winter weather may make for curmudgeonly adults, but snow days and sled riding are quintessential joys for many children. Outdoor winter play is the stuff of core memories, but like anything worthwhile in life, it comes with some risk. That’s why we talked with Dr. Michael Patrick Jr, an emergency medicine physician at Nationwide Children’s […]
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Winter Wonderland: North central Ohio offers plenty of snowy, fun adventures
NORTH CENTRAL OHIO — Winter weather enthusiasts in north central Ohio don’t have far to go to access one of the state’s premier downhill skiing and snowboarding facilities. But if Snow Trails isn’t for you, there are plenty of other outdoor recreation opportunities scattered across the tri-county area. With the approaching winter storm expected to […]
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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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Mansfield, Lexington, Ontario officials ask residents to move vehicles off the street ahead of snowfall
MANSFIELD — With winter weather in the forecast, Mansfield officials are asking residents to help snow crews do their jobs safely and efficiently by moving vehicles off designated streets before snowfall begins. When two inches or more of snow are expected or have fallen, parking restrictions go into effect on certain public streets under City […]
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Level 1? Level 2? What are snow emergency levels and who calls them?
NORTH CENTRAL OHIO — There are 88 counties in Ohio and 88 county sheriff’s offices this weekend that will be busy deciding on road emergency levels during the coming winter storm. Level 1. Level 2. Level 3. Weather can vary from county to county but one thing remains the same for Richland, Ashland and Knox […]
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Weather update: Not a blizzard, just enough cold & snow to ruin your commute and mood
It’s not likely going to be the massive winter storm that weather experts were considering as possible for north central Ohio a few days ago.
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Columbia Gas of Ohio shares safety tips for winter weather
COLUMBUS – As the weather turns colder and the potential increases for hazards such as ice, snow and plummeting temperatures, Columbia Gas of Ohio is reminding customers to prepare now so they can help keep their families safe and warm this winter. Outside your home Clear snow and ice from your intake and exhaust vents. Keeping […]
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Statewide agencies prepare for Friday’s winter weather event
COLUMBUS — As a winter storm is expected to impact Ohio Friday through the weekend with significant snowfall in northeast Ohio, the Ohio Emergency Management Agency (EMA) is monitoring and keeping in constant contact with the National Weather Service and state partners. “As we anticipate this blast of winter weather, I encourage Ohioans to be […]