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Shortage of plow drivers means longer waits for clear roads in some parts of Ohio
By: Jo Ingles | Statehouse News Bureau
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — The Ohio Department of Transportation plans to have about 1700 plow trucks on state roads during the height of the storm. That’s a little less than normal because of the shortage of drivers. Ohio Department of Transportation Spokesman Matt Bruning said 3,300 drivers are working to clear roads, down… Read More

West Virginia AG Warns Of Price Gouging In Snow Emergency
By: Associated Press
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — West Virginia’s attorney general is warning against price gouging during a state of emergency that took effect on Tuesday due to winter weather. Gov. Jim Justice declared a state of emergency in four western counties where an ice storm caused tens of thousands of power outages and knocked trees onto roads…. Read More

December 2019 vs December 2020: A Tale of 2 Weather Years
By: Nicholas Snider
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — 0.1” of snow. That is how much snow Parkersburg, WV, the nearest climate reporting station, saw in the month of December in 2019. This year tells a much different story. So far in December 2020, we have already seen over 3 inches above our climatological average in snowfall, sitting at 14.1”…. Read More

Weld a Horseshoe Snowman
Still in search of a whimsical holiday gift for someone you love? Come join us to weld them a cheerful snowman out of upcycled horseshoes! Using MIG welder techniques, our talented instructor, Liz King, will guide participants through this Make-and-Take project. Having MIG welding experience is helpful but not necessary. Participants should wear close-toed shoes,… Read More

Athens Co. ODOT Plows Get Artistic Touch from Students
By: WOUB News Team
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MARIETTA, Ohio — Athens County students’s art can be seen this winter season as the snow falls. Groups put their artistic touch on Ohio Department of Transportation snow plows as part of the Paint-the-Plow program. Students at Athens High School, Alexander High School, Nelsonville-York High School, Trimble High School, and the Tri-County Career Center recently… Read More

Wild About Winter!
Join the Hocking College Natural and Historical Interpretation Capstone students for a FREE event at The Market on State Street celebrating the wild and wonderful workings of the winter world. The event will feature fun, educational activities for younger members of the family and will take place at the same time as the Athens Farmers… Read More

VIDEO: Snow in Athens, Hocking River Ice Jams
By: WOUB Contributing Photographer
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Video courtesy of WCMH-TV.

Snow Causes Level 3 Snow Emergency, County Closures
By: Susan Tebben
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A Level 3 snow emergency in Athens and surrounding counties has led to the closure of various county buildings and roads around the area. At about 6 a.m. on Thursday, Acting Athens County Sheriff Rodney Smith issued a Level 3 snow emergency. “All roadways are closed to non-emergency personnel,” a news release from the… Read More