INDOT plows and drivers are ready for dutyFORT WAYNE, Ind. – Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) officials are monitoring a large winter storm making its way to Indiana. Forecasts from the National Weather Service indicate the opportunity for accumulating snow of more than 6 inches in northern Indiana while motorists in southern Indiana will see…
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Unleash Your Inner Olympian
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The Nurturing Well by: Jill Starbuck Did you notice the big deal on television in the previous weeks? Millions of people around the world tuned in to watch the world’s elite athletes compete in the Olympics. We became mesmerized by the sheer talent and dedication Olympians displayed. We were astounded by the techniques, strength, and…
Ohio’s Severe Weather Awareness Week
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Statewide Tornado Drill is March 5th at 9:50 a.m.Ice Jams, Snow Melt Flooding and Severe Storms are Potential Threats during Ohio’s Severe Weather Awareness Week COLUMBUS, OH – This winter in Ohio has been one for the “meteorological history books.” Ohioans were introduced to Polar Vortex and Arctic Blasts while enduring propane shortages. Staying warm…
Tips for Increasing Water Intake
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The Nurturing Well by: Jill Starbuck Most of us realize that we need to drink a certain amount of water daily to obtain optimal health. However, many of us fall short. Some of us are so conditioned to drinking small amounts of water that we don’t know how to squeeze in the proper amount. Before…
Daily Water Consumption Debate: What’s the Right Amount?
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The Nurturing Well by: Jill Starbuck Water makes up 60% of our body weight and is crucial for survival. In fact, we can only survive a few days without water. We lose water daily and must maintain the proper level in order for our bodies to function optimally. However, the debate about how much each…
Ohio Department of Transportation District 1
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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.…
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…
