CONWAY— Well, glad THAT’S behind us, right?
Friday’s powerful bomb cyclone in the Midwest, consisting of snow, rain and wind had just about everything but locusts, impacting travel plans for many as Christmas weekend arrived. It truly was the Grinch storm, knocking out power in many parts of the state, including several homes in Albany.
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