Local News/Winter weather updates
As we dig out from the snow this morning, here’s a look at the latest winter weather info:
Snow Emergency levels:
Level One: Lorain and Sandusky County
Level Two: Erie, Huron, Ottawa
-Area city parking bans have been lifted in Norwalk, Port Clinton and Vermilion.
-Wind Chill Advisory in effect now through 12 noon today. The National Weather Service says very cold wind chills expected; as low as 20-below-zero.
Huron County/Norwalk meth lab suspect to prison
A 35 year-old man faces three years in prison in connection with a Norwalk drug raid last February.
The Norwalk Reflector reports that Brandon Henderson was punished for his role in a meth lab on Cline Street.
Erie County/Sandusky hosting MLK Day events
Sandusky is hosting multiple events today honoring the legacy of Doctor Martin Luther King Junior…
The day’s activities include the dedication of a MLK bust in Washington Park’s Freedom Plaza this afternoon at 3’o-clock.
State News/Governor announces formation of RecoveryOhio Advisory Council
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine has announced the creation of a new council that will advise his office on matters concerning mental illness and substance use prevention, treatment, and recovery support services in Ohio.
Governor DeWine signed an executive order Friday creating the Recovery-Ohio Advisory Council.
Erie County/Mucci now allowed expansion due to lighting
Huron has placed a ban on Mucci Farms from expanding their facility next to BGSU Firelands because of light pollution issues caused by venting.
According to the Sandusky Register, city officials supported the moratorium at a recent meeting.
Lights of orange and yellow in color have been brightening local skies, which reportedly can be seen around 30 miles away and have caused many disturbances to local residents.
The lighting issue is up for discussion at tomorrow evening’s city council meeting.
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE FORECAST
MONDAY, JANUARY 21ST, 2019
*A Wind Chill Advisory is in effect through 12 noon today.
Today – M.L. King Day
Sunny, with a high near 13. Wind chill values as low as 17-below-zero.
Tonight
Increasing clouds, with a low around 1-below.
Wind chill values as low as 11-below.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 32.
Early morning wind chill values as low as 6-below.
Wednesday
Rain changing over to snow. Cloudy, with a high near 42.
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