Editor's note: the following was submitted by Brown County Sheriff John Merchant 

All of us at the Brown County Sheriffs Office would like to wish everyone a
very happy and safe New Year!!

Law enforcement will be out in force this evening looking for impaired drivers, if you cannot drink responsibly, MAKE SURE TO USE A DESIGNATED DRIVER OR MAKE PROVISIONS TO SPEND THE NIGHT WITH FAMILY OR FRIENDS. 

Road conditions are expected to be slick or ice covered this evening so drive with caution.