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…
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Road Conditions are Terrible!
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The continuation of the Level 3 snow emergency was questioned by some people wondering if it was still necessary to continue this. The answer is wholeheartedly, YES. Do not assume because your road is clear the next road will be fine. Even the ODOT and INDOT plows are having problems due to the high winds…
Storm Related Outages – Be Aware
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Down power lines can be still be live and extremely dangerous. Stay away and contact your local Emergency authorities.Paulding Putnam Electric Co-op is experiencing a loss of transmission service to their Herbert Monroe and Monroeville substations which is affecting approximately 1,000 of its members in the New Haven, Indiana area. Crews are working to transfer…
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…
Travel in Many Indiana Counties Restricted to Emergencies Only
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Subzero Temperatures, Strong Winds Monday Will Make Driving DifficultFORT WAYNE, Ind. – The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) advises motorists that travel conditions tonight and tomorrow are expected to be difficult and to abide by local travel advisories, avoiding travel if possible. All counties in Northeast Indiana are currently under a “Watch” or “Warning” status,…
Sheriff: Level 2 Snow Emergency
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Travel is dangerous right now.Paulding County Sheriff Jason K. Landers has issued a Level 2 Road Advisory for Paulding County. This Level 2 Road Advisory means that roadways are hazardous with blowing and drifting snow and most of the roadways could be icy. Only those individuals who feel it is necessity to travel should be…
Raiders Teardown Napoleon
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Wayne Trace is now 4-1! Ouch! The first quarter was tough on the home team. Napoleon boys basketball team travelled to Wayne Trace on Saturday, January 4th. The boys game was a tight match the first quarter with the Wildcats pushing their weight around, nearly doubling the Raiders score. Opening second quarter the home team…
Antwerp Girls Fall to Hicksville
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Two close rivals compete at Antwerp in the first game of the new year on Friday, January 3rd. Earlier in the girls basketball year Antwerp won against the Aces in the Route 49 tournament, giving them the first win of the season. This game came out different for the teams. The young ladies from Antwerp…
Late-Season Deer Hunting Opportunities Available in Ohio
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Late-Season Deer Hunting Opportunities Available in OhioLate-Season Deer Hunting Opportunities Available in Ohio Muzzleloader season opens Jan. 4 COLUMBUS, OH – As the calendar turns to 2014, Ohio hunters have another opportunity to pursue white-tailed deer when muzzleloader season opens Saturday, Jan. 4, 2014, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR). Deer-muzzleloader season…
UPDATED: Level 2 Snow Emergency CANCELLED
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Limit travel to what is necessary considering the conditions.As of 8:00 a.m. on January 3, 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 may possibly be a significant number of roads…
INDOT Maintains Full Callout of Plow Trucks
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Heavy snow and strong winds make for difficult driving conditions on most state roadsFORT WAYNE, Ind. – Heavy snowfall during the overnight and morning hours in the Northeast Indiana District of the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) has made for difficult driving conditions on most interstates, U.S. highways, and state routes across the area, despite…
***WINTER WEATHER UPDATE***
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Here’s a brief summary of what I expect to occur over the next few hours for the area:1.) Light to moderate snow will continue into the late morning, possibly early-afternoon, before tapering off. Some periods of heavier snow and reduced visibilities are possible, especially as the surface-low moves to our east, and causes some heavier…
Plan Ahead for a Snowy New Year’s Eve and Day on the Roads
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Much of Northeast Indiana & Northwest Ohio is under a Winter Weather AdvisoryFORT WAYNE, Ind. – As revelers prepare to usher in 2014, Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) crews are prepping for heavy snow that’s expected to fall beginning early this evening and through Thursday. Much of our Northeast Indiana District is under a Winter…
