Winter Operations UpdateThe following is an update regarding snow and ice operations on state highways within the Ohio Department of Transportation District 1 which includes the counties of Allen, Defiance, Hancock, Hardin, Paulding, Putnam, Van Wert and Wyandot. This report is issued periodically during the winter months and as needed during snow and ice events.…
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Winter Storm Watch Issued Across Much of Indiana
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Motorists should be prepared for difficult driving conditionsFORT WAYNE – Weather forecasts are predicting a snowstorm will drop up to 9 inches of snow on parts of central and northern Indiana beginning tomorrow, prompting the National Weather Service to issue a Winter Storm Watch from 1 p.m. Tuesday until 1 p.m. Wednesday. Based on current…
Drown Out Dry Weather
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The Nurturing Well by: Jill Starbuck Have you noticed that you don’t seem to drink as much water during the dry winter months? We don’t seem to get as thirsty because the weather is cooler and our body temperatures are lower. We aren’t working up a sweat as often. However, water is essential to our…
Burkley, Hill Introduce Calamity Days Legislation
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State Representatives Tony Burkley (R-Payne) and Brian Hill (R-Zanesville) have announced that they are introducing legislation to increase the number of calamity days that school districts are allocated for the 2013-2014 school year. Schools are currently allotted five calamity days for the year, with school districts making up calamity days beyond the fifth. The legislation…
Wind Chill Warning Announced
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In Effect Now Until Noon WednesdayOccasional snow. Blowing and drifting snow. And bitterly cold temperatures. An Arctic airmass will continue to overspread the area today causing bitter cold. Lake effect snow showers. And blowing and drifting snow. Strong winds this morning will gradually subside today resulting in decreasing blowing and drifting snow as the day…
Fight Boredom Eating in the Winter
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The Nurturing Well by: Jill Starbuck Winter months are the nemesis for dieters worldwide. Our bodies have to fight much harder to remain active and avoid the fatigue of shorter days and cabin fever. People who gain weight in the winter gain an average of 5-7 pounds. While this amount doesn’t seem like a lot,…
Are Routine Physicals a Waste of Time?
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In recent years, much debate continues regarding the usefulness of routine physicals. Some people argue that the Affordable Care Act will add a significant number of eligible patients, which will take away time from more critical health issues. Others argue that it is unnecessary for relatively healthy people to undergo an annual exam. A number…
Level 2: ROAD ADVISORY CANCELLATION
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As of 11:00 a.m. on January 9, 2014, Sheriff Jason K. Landers has lifted the Level 2 Road Advisory for Paulding County. This doesn’t mean that all of the roads are in the best condition at this time. There are a significant number of roads that are still snow covered and icy. Please allow sufficient…
Road Conditions Improving, But Expect Slick and Slushy Spots
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Warmer temperatures help INDOT crews melt ice pack, but conditions could get worse before they get betterIndiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) crews have been spreading salt and calcium chloride to attack the hard-pack snow and ice that remains on the roads across Northeast Indiana, left behind by the severe winter weather. In addition, crews are…
Mayor Terry McDonald Declares a “Snow Advisory” Level in New Haven
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Effective January 8, 2014 at 6:00 p.m.New Haven, Indiana – Mayor Terry McDonald of New Haven has downgraded the City of New Haven from a “Snow Watch” and declared a “Snow Advisory” (the lowest travel advisory level) in New Haven effective at 6:00 p.m. this evening. A “Snow Advisory” is the lowest travel advisory level.…
ODOT Update: Progress Is Being Made
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-85 ODOT crews are currently operating on the highways within the eight-county area of ODOT District 1. -Crews resumed treating roadways today with salt and calcium chloride to take advantage of the sun. Treating was primarily concentrated on priority travel routes and at intersections. -Good progress was made today as some roadways now have bare…
UPDATE: Dropped to Level 2, Sheriff says
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The Paulding County Sheriff’s Office made a statement saying the roads conditions brought the Weather Emergency down to a Level Two. This means you may travel, but you must be very careful and should travel on if necessary. Original Announcement: WEATHER EMERGENCY – ROAD CLOSURE Sheriff Jason K. Landers has issued a Level 3 Weather…
Severe Winter Weather Update – 1-7-14
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Northeast Indiana roads still extremely icy, conditions may worsen overnightAs of 4:30 p.m., INDOT has made progress plowing drifted and snow-covered roads in Northeast Indiana, but extremely hazardous icy conditions remain, and conditions may worsen overnight. Throughout the day INDOT crews have been successful clearing snow that forced traffic onto narrow driving lanes, due to…
