A blast of cold air from Canada will mix with warmer air from the south, bringing significant snow and ice accumulations, forecasters said.

Middletown city council approved joining Butler County commissioners, the finance authority and the community foundation to earmark $15 million for renewing the city's downtown.

The city has seen a 39.6% reduction in carbon emissions since 2006, on track to meet the goal of 50% reduction by 2030 and full carbon neutrality by 2050.

The five-hour celebration of life program scheduled for Saturday night at the Madison Theater concert has been rescheduled for March 21.