With the onset of continued cold temperatures expected through Thursday, several fire stations and other organizations are offering warming stations throughout Wayne County. Cambridge City Christian Church at 106 W. Church St. in Cambridge City will be open Tuesday beginning at 6 p.m. for anyone needing a nice, warm place to stay. We will remain […]
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Meltdown ice festival full of planned activities
Area residents are invited for a weekend of free activities that include watching ice carvers compete during Wayne County’s sixth annual Meltdown Winter Ice Festival. Carvers from around the country started their work earlier this week in downtown Richmond, placing sculptures along Main Street. Residents can take a walking tour, or drive by and see […]
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Wind chill advisory, weather-related delays for Friday, Jan. 25
From Wayne County Emergency Management Agency: WIND CHILL ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 1 PM EST FRIDAY… WHAT…Very cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as low as 15 below zero expected. WHERE…Portions of East Central Indiana and Central and West Central Ohio. WHEN…From 3 AM to 1 PM EST Friday. ADDITIONAL DETAILS…The low […]
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School delays for Thursday, Jan. 24
WAYNE COUNTY Two-hour delays Centerville-Abington Community Schools Community Christian School Nettle Creek School Corp. Northeastern Wayne Schools Richmond Community Schools: Due to icy road conditions, RCS will have a 2-hour delay Thursday, January 24, 2019. Buses will run two hour later than usual. Pick-up points and announced dismissal times will remain the same. A light […]
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Level 1 travel advisory takes effect
Wayne County Emergency Management in conjunction with partner agencies (Wayne County Sheriff’s Department and the Wayne County Highway Department) have issued a Level 1 travel advisory to go into effect today at 6 p.m. Jan. 23. Falling temperatures overnight will lead to the freezing of wet road surfaces, ponding water on roadways will freeze and […]
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Monday night-Tuesday (Jan. 21-22) weather delays, cancellations
Wayne County Brianna’s Hope is cancelled Monday night because of cold weather. Richmond Community Schools will have a 2-hour delay Tuesday, Jan. 22. There will NOT be an early release day Tuesday. There will be no morning preschool classes. Fayette County Fayette County Schools are on a 2-hour delay for Tuesday, Jan. 22.
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Schools announcing Jan. 21 delays, cancellations
Here are weather-related announcements for Monday, Jan. 21. Wayne County The Level 2 Travel watch permitting essential travel only has been terminated. Wayne County is currently under a level 1 travel advisory until 5 p.m. Monday, Jan. 21. Use caution – county roadways are still snow-packed and slick in places. Two-hour delays Applied Behavior Center […]
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Preble, Fayette, Union counties declare Level 3 snow warnings
Effective at 2:45 a.m. Sunday, Preble County (Ohio) Sheriff Mike Simpson has issued a LEVEL 3 SNOW EMERGENCY for Preble County. A level three snow advisory means that ALL roadways are CLOSED to non-emergency personnel. No one should be driving during this condition unless it is absolutely necessary, or a personal emergency exists. All employees […]
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Wayne County under Level II snow emergency
At 10 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 19, the Wayne County Commissioners declared a Level II Essential Travel Permitted Snow Emergency to be in effect in Wayne County, the City of Richmond and the Town of Centerville. And, as of 11:30 p.m. Saturday, Fayette County has declared a Level III snow emergency, restricting travel. About an hour […]
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Weather-related closures, delays for Jan. 19-21
Sports Many sporting events were moved ahead to Friday or canceled. Check with the host school before planning to attend. FAYETTE COUNTY As of 11:30 p.m. Saturday, Fayette County is now under a Level 3 Snow Emergency at this time. WAYNE COUNTY Wayne County Commissioners have issued a Level 2 travel watch for Wayne County […]