The Ohio Department of Transportation said road conditions are improving in some areas, but the encourage motorists to avoid travel if possible. The slow moving system continues to drop snow on the area. ODOT’s goal is to make the roads passable not perfect. Until roads are clear they’ll continue with 12 hour shifts. An ODOT […]
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The City of Zanesville Mayor is asking citizens to only drive city streets, when necessary, through Thursday evening and Friday morning. Mayor Don Mason said crews will work through the night so that streets will be passable to those who must venture out into the weather. City employees will operate 8 plow trucks. Crews will […]
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Winter is the deadliest season on U.S. and local roads with nearly half a million crashes and more than 2,000 deaths during adverse weather and road conditions. AAA said the rain, snow and sleet can reduce your visibility making it difficult to safely maneuver. They advise that during a winter storm, if you can stay […]
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GAHANNA, Ohio, February 2, 2022 — AEP Ohio crews are at the ready for the upcoming winter storm — and are encouraging the community to be prepared too. Snow and ice are currently predicted, which could cause extended power outages across its service territory. More than 1,000 AEP Ohio lineworkers as well as more than 700 AEP […]
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ZANESVILLE, Ohio – Eastern Ohio Winters may not be like Minnesota but there can be storm systems that temporarily paralyze everyday life and put lives in danger. One way to stay safe is to plan ahead when winter events are in the forecast. Muskingum County Emergency Management Agency Director Jeff Jadwin lists some of the […]
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The Ohio Department of Transportation is once again preparing for winter weather expected in our area early Sunday morning. Forecasters are predicting 1-3 inches of snow across the region. Around 150 ODOT crews will report or duty between 5AM-7AM Sunday throughout 17 counties in Central Ohio. They’ll pre-treat the roadways in many areas, however drivers […]
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The Ohio Department of Transportation continues to work to clear away the winter mess. They’ve been anticipating the winter storm for the last few days and crews hit the roads Sunday around Noon and worked throughout the night and into the day Monday. Public Information Officer Morgan Overbey said she anticipates crews will continue on […]
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ZANESVILLE, OH – Winter weather will continue to impact Southeastern Ohio for the next several weeks. It is important to make sure you have the necessary products to combat the cold, snow, and ice. The Sunrise Do-It Center is one local hardware store with many winter weather products you should have in your home. From […]
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ZANESVILLE, OH – With another round of winter weather on the way this weekend, the Ohio State Highway Patrol wants to remind motorists to slow down and space out. When driving with ice and snow on the roadways, it is most important to leave plenty of stopping distance between you and the vehicle ahead. Sergeant […]
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ZANESVILLE, Ohio – Winter has definitely arrived and as the Muskingum County Community recovers from the first accumulative snow of the season, local authorities are reminding motorists to exercise caution on the roadways. There are three levels utilized by authorities to rate road conditions. During a Level 3, driving a motor vehicle could result in […]
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