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…
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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…
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,…
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…
Ohio Department of Transportation District 1
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Winter Operations Update-80 ODOT crews remain on the highways within the eight-county area of ODOT District 1. -North/south roads are the most affected by blowing and drifting snow. Crews will remain out through the night plowing to keep roads passable. -Extreme temperatures are beginning to affect the air systems of the fleet and mechanics are…
American Red Cross Offers Winter Safety Tips as Temperatures Plummet and Snow Continues to Fall
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The American Red Cross of Northwest Ohio is urging area residents to take precautions following the severe winter weather impacting the local area this week. Millions of people from the Midwest to the Northeast are facing extremely cold temperatures, high winds and heavy snow over the next few days. The Red Cross is watching the…
