Emergency Plans Made as Area Hopes for Best
Severe cold prompted emergency measures across Meigs and surrounding counties. Schools closed for Logan and Meigs districts while officials coordinate shelter, fuel, and transport support. National Guard helicopter aided water repair. Red Cross and local sheriffs organized housing and aid. many plants plan to resume Monday or await day by day decisions.
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Harrisonville
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Meigs
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Middleport
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Wellston
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Weather blizzard halts activity and closes downtown
Winds of 25 mph produced a fierce blizzard with a wind chill near minus 67. Authorities reported hazardous driving and several minor accidents as police and fire departments mobilized. Gov Rhodes and Mayor Barrett urged business closures except essentials. bars stayed partly open prompting scrutiny and a curfew plan.
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