Winter tournaments of wrestling, basketball and ice hockey will not be completed COLUMBUS, Ohio – The Ohio High School Athletic Association announced Thursday that the winter sports tournaments of wrestling, basketball and ice hockey, which were postponed indefinitely on March 12, are now cancelled due to the coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic. It is anticipated that schools will…
The state and the nation’s furry forecasters – Buckeye Chuck and Punxsutawney Phil – both saw their shadows today, predicting a longer than normal winter. With more snow, ice and cold temperatures expected, the Ohio Department of Aging reminds older Ohioans how to protect themselves from winter’s ill effects and reminds all Ohioans to check…
Both Punxsutawney Phil and Buckeye Chuck saw their shadows February 2nd, predicting a late arrival for spring weather. While temperatures this winter have been warmer than average, forecasters and groundhogs alike warn that snow and ice are likely before this winter is over. Slippery conditions can lead to a fall which, for many older…
Drivers often aren’t prepared for winter driving – especially early in the season – and forget to take it slow. The first snow events of the season typically bring higher rates of crashes and slide-offs as motorists get re-accustomed to driving in winter weather. • Reduce speeds. Remember, “ice and snow, take it slow.” Nobody…
The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) is preparing for winter 2016/2017 by readying its snow and ice equipment, filling salt barns and ensuring operators and mechanics are well trained. Throughout October and November, ODOT crews around the state will conduct 150-point inspections to repair and fine tune snow removal equipment in preparation for winter. The…
The 2016 upgrades at the McLaughlin Athletic Center have been completed just in time for the 2016-17 winter school season to begin. New LED lights have replaced some of the original bulb fixtures in the gym and four new glass backboards and new rims have been installed to replace the original wood backboards on the…
The Antwerp School had a fun night with the parents, teams and families of winter sports on Friday, November 20. The first part of the night was when fans could purchase shirts and have the teams and players autograph the articles. While the signing was going on, the girls basketball team was scrimmaging against itself…
Don’t let the mild weather that we have been experiencing fool you, winter weather is right around the corner. This week is Ohio Winter safety Awareness Week. Whether you believe what the Farmer’s Almanac predicts for our region this winter or the reports of an El Nino type winter, we still need to get prepared…
Season’s first winter storm to impact northern Indiana this weekendAs part of Winter Weather Preparedness Week this Nov. 15 through 21, the Indiana Department of Transportation on Wednesday detailed its preparations for the upcoming winter season. INDOT today encourages the motoring public to prepare themselves for safe winter travel. “INDOT urges drivers to dust off their…
It’s November 7 and girls basketball has already started in Indiana. It seems a little early considering fall tournaments are still going on, but the girls season has been moved up a week to separate the boys and girls tournaments completely. The game between the Bulldogs and the Warriors started with Woodlan taking an early…
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Pictured above are the Northwest Conference Scholar Athletes for the Winter Sports Season. The Paulding 7th Grade Girls basketball team completed a successful season as the NWC Western Division Champions with a perfect 8-0 record. They advanced to the semi finals of the NWC tournament and finished the season with an overall record of 13-4.…
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…
