Good morning, Fayette County. Mother Nature flexed her muscles Sunday night, leaving Fayette County bearing the brunt of Ohio's power outages with over 1,000 homes in the dark. The powerful storm system that swept through spawned multiple tornado warnings near Jeffersonville and forced closures on Interstate 71 and US 62 North as power lines tumbled. While meteorologists work to confirm those reported twisters, residents are picking up the pieces from yet another spring weather event.
From storms to adorable farm animals, "Thelma and Louise" – the charming lambs from OSU Extension – delighted children at Carnegie Library's Little Wigglers storytime last Thursday. Meanwhile, Highland County deputies had their hands full with 147 calls over the weekend, including weapons charges and prowler reports. The current jail population stands at 61 inmates, a reminder of the ongoing challenges our local law enforcement faces while keeping our communities safe.
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☕️ What's Brewing Locally
🚓 Highland County deputies handle weapons, drugs, and prowlers in busy weekend. The Highland County Sheriff's Office responded to 147 calls for service between March 28-29, including a case where a caller reporting a prowler admitted to being under the influence. Deputies charged Natha McCabe with having weapons while intoxicated after reports of a man walking with a firearm. The jail currently houses 61 inmates (52 males, 9 females). Other incidents included domestic disturbances, vandalism investigations, and citations for driving under suspension.
⚡ Powerful storm knocks out power to over 1,000 in Fayette County. The Sunday night storm left Fayette County with more power outages than any other Ohio county, while Clinton and Greene counties reported 400+ and 300+ outages respectively. Multiple tornado warnings were issued, with several sightings reported near Jeffersonville, though none have been confirmed by the National Weather Service. The severe weather forced closures on Interstate 71 and US 62 North due to downed poles and power lines. Weather officials will be assessing damage reports to determine if surveys are needed.
🐑 Baby lambs enchant children and staff at Carnegie Library storytime. "Thelma and Louise," the adorable lambs from Fayette County OSU Extension Office, visited Little Wigglers last Thursday. The library offers three weekly storytimes for different age groups, including Bonnie's Books in Jeffersonville and programs at the main library. Homeschoolers can enjoy puppet making on Wednesdays, while adults can learn about Talking Books and join an English Language Chat Group in April. All programs are free, with calendars available online at cplwcho.org or by calling 740-335-2540.
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