MWC Daily: Did You Know There is a Bourbon Shortage?

Say it isn't so...there is panic among bourbon enthusiasts over a possible shortage.

I'm a fan of nice, smooth bourbon, one in particular I love is 'Breckenridge.' It's expensive, but well worth the money. Let's hope the bourbon shortage is short-lived!

Morning Commute

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It was a messy morning commute for most of us. Many roadways were covered in black ice, which I'm sure contributed to many of the accidents that were reported.

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Snow or wintry mix this morning changes to all rain this afternoon...rain heavy at time, windy, high 37. Snow develops around noontime in the North Country and continues through the day, heavy at times, high 31...6-12 inches possible. Check your 5-day forecast.

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