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USPS suspends delivery because of bitter arctic blast

Published Thursday, January 31, 2019

Extreme cold continues to grip parts of the country, with record-breaking low temperatures and dangerous wind chills.

Wind chill warning in effect through afternoon, snow expected tonight

Published Thursday, January 31, 2019

A wind chill advisory remains in effect through 2 p.m. EST today, according to the National Weather Service.

The NWS is predicting wind chill values as low as -40 from North Judson to Nappanee on Thursday.

Temperatures alone could be as low as -22 through Thursday morning.

Due to extreme weather a free copy of the Pilot News is available online

Published Wednesday, January 30, 2019

A free online copy of today's Pilot News is available at https://www.thepilotnews.com/content/1-30-19-pilot-news

Bitter, potentially dangerous cold starts today

Published Monday, January 28, 2019

Today the frigid air drops.

The National Weather Service of Northern Indiana said a wind chill warning is in effect from 8 p.m. EST Tuesday through 2 p.m. EST Thursday.

Marshall County Commissioners have upgraded the travel status to a watch level.

Published Monday, January 28, 2019

The Marshall County Commissioners have upgrade the travel status to a watch level.

Limit travel to necessary travel only.

If you don't have to drive, avoid doing so.

Be alert for drifting and icy roads.

Conditions may change quickly.

Winter Weather Advisory issued for Marshall, Starke, Elkhart counties

Published Monday, January 28, 2019

The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory from 4 a.m. through 7 p.m. EST for Marshall, Starke and Elkhart counties.

The weather service said 4-7 inches of snow are expected through early Monday night.

Driving conditions expected to be hazardous on Monday, then the temps drop

Published Sunday, January 27, 2019

The Monday morning commute is expected to be sloppy, according to the National Weather Service of Northern Indiana.

The evening drive home won’t be much different.

Hazardous driving conditions are expected with periods of zero visibility predicted for Monday, according to NWS.

Officials throughout Marshall County bracing for upcoming dangerous temps, wind chills

Published Sunday, January 27, 2019

“Dangerous.”

“Be prepared.”

Those are the words being used by the National Weather Service of Northern Indiana to describe next week’s incredible – and possibly record-setting – temperatures and wind chill temperatures.

Run, fight, hide: How to handle an active shooter situation

Published Sunday, January 27, 2019

“Forty-three percent of active shootings take place in common areas, where we live our daily lives,” said to Indiana State Police Sgt. Ted Bohner.

So what can people do in the moment to protect themselves?

Run. Hide. Fight.

Snow falls Saturday evening, night

Published Saturday, January 26, 2019

Snow settles over the area tonight, according to the National Weather Service.

Drive carefully.

Via the NWS:

Snow will overspread northern Indiana and northwest Ohio from west to east from 6 PM EST to 10 PM EST, and will diminish during the early overnight hours.