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A woman hitch hiking from a western state to Pennsylvania was discovered in
the Arnoldsburg coin-operated laundry by owner Billy Houchin last night.
The woman was seeking shelter from the arctic chill hovering over the area.
Houchin, well known for helping people in the community, called for assistance.
Deputy Sheriff Charlie Richards and the Victory Baptist Church arranged for an
overnight stay at the motel in Arnoldsburg, plus Houchin supplied some extra
clothing for the woman.
Another cold night incident, a chimney caught on fire near the top of Big Springs
hill before 8 p.m. The Smithville VFD called for assistance from the Grantsville
VFD, but both departments returned to station after the owners put out the blaze. | 
