The Big Sandy Mountaineer -

The recent cold weather pushed local thermometers deep into negative territory, bringing with it cars that wouldn't start, plumbing headaches, and strains on heating systems. The impact was particularly severe for two of Big Sandy's larger organizations. The High School and Big Sandy Activities experienced major issues during -40 lows in recent weeks. In both instances, frozen pipes burst, resulting in flooding and affecting daily operations.

Superintendent Dan Schrock explained the flooding at the high school: "I got the call from Charlie (Sipler), two days ago in the morning to come to the s...