LaLangie Hoskins

Just 30 minutes ago, a twin-engine plane crashed one mile north of the local airport into a dense growth of trees when it was approaching the airport for landing, according to airport manager Dave Christopher. No condition reports are available, but a hospital spokesperson confirms that six people from a plane crash were brought in. However, The Acme Construction company calls your newsroom seeking information about the crash, saying its plane was due in at the same time. The Acme Construction company says the city manager, a city councilman and the construction company president are among those supposed to be on its plane.

Several classes will be canceled today due to the official low temperature last night of 18 degrees below zero. Although, Dr. Ken Gray, school superintendent, reports schools will open, but buses will run only on country routes to pick up students who live the farthest. However, kindergarten classes will not meet today along with several parents who decided to keep their children home even though their school was open. Also, Lincoln Elementary will not open because the heating plant failed, but Washington Elementary will hold classes. Marjorie Thomas, president of the Washington School PTA, says all the schools should close.