Illinois school closings for Friday
ILLINOIS — A review of school district calendars across Illinois shows that a significant number of districts will be closed on Friday, April 3, 2026, either in observance of Good Friday or as part of scheduled spring break.Several districts explicitly list Good Friday as a no-school day. North Shore School District 112 indicates “Good Friday (No School)” on April...
Virginia school closings and delays for Friday
VIRGINIA — A review of school calendars across Virginia shows that many districts will be closed on Friday, April 3, 2026, either in direct observance of Good Friday or as part of scheduled spring break.Several major school systems in Northern Virginia will not hold classes that day. Fairfax County Public Schools lists April 3 as Good Friday within its...
Ohio school closings and delays for Friday
OHIO — A review of school district calendars across Ohio shows that numerous districts will be closed on Friday, April 3, 2026, in observance of Good Friday, though closures vary by district.Several large and mid-sized districts have confirmed closures. Akron Public Schools will be closed as part of its spring break schedule, which runs through April 3, with both...
The possibility of a foot of snow in Pennsylvania in April
PENNSYLVANIA — Although April brings milder weather and the progression of spring across Pennsylvania, according to the National Weather Service, historical climate records show that significant snowfall—including totals nearing or exceeding one foot in a single system—can still occur under the right conditions.Pennsylvania’s varied geography plays a major role in its late-season weather potential.The state includes lower-elevation valleys,...
The possibility of a foot of snow in Indiana in April
INDIANA — Although April typically brings milder temperatures and signs of spring across Indiana, historical weather records indicate that significant snowfall—including totals approaching one foot in a single storm—remains a possibility under the right conditions.Indiana’s location in the Midwest places it within a region where cold Arctic air can still interact with developing storm systems during early spring, according...
The possibility of a foot of snow in Kentucky in April
KENTUCKY — While spring is typically associated with warming temperatures and blooming landscapes, historical weather data shows that significant snowfall in April is not impossible in Kentucky, including rare instances where totals approach or exceed one foot in a single weather system.Kentucky’s climate sits in a transition zone between colder northern air masses and warmer southern air, according to...
One person dead following vehicle crash in Florida
FLORIDA — One man is dead and another is seriously injured following a crash on State Road 20 in Putnam County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.The crash occurred on State Road 20 at Reaves Avenue. Troopers said a 76-year-old man was driving a pickup truck south on Reaves Avenue, north of State Road 20, while a 27-year-old man...
One person dead following motorcycle crash in Virginia
VIRGINIA — A motorcyclist has died following a crash involving a car on Route 17 in Gloucester County, according to Virginia State Police.The crash occurred around 2 p.m. Thursday on Route 17 south of Brother Sams Road. State police said a motorcycle traveling southbound collided with a 2017 Toyota Camry that was leaving a shopping center.Authorities said the motorcyclist...
Two people arrested following drug bust in Texas
TEXAS — A routine traffic stop early Thursday morning led to a drug bust and the arrest of two people in Beaumont, according to police.Officers conducted the stop shortly after 1 a.m. in the area of Concord Road and East Lucas Drive. Authorities said the driver of a Cadillac was pulled over during midnight patrol operations.During the stop, officers...
Suspect found dead after holding ex-girlfriend hostage in Florida
FLORIDA — An Okaloosa County man who allegedly held his ex-girlfriend hostage in her home has been found dead, according to the Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office.Deputies said the 47-year-old man had outstanding arrest warrants for aggravated battery with a deadly weapon and criminal mischief related to a March 27 incident involving the same woman.According to investigators, the woman reported...
