A row of illuminated snowmen stand in the yard of Andy Kremer's home on West North Street. Kremer used 17,804 lights to deck out his home for the Coldwater Jaycees' Christmas decorating contest.

COLDWATER - Blackouts could be looming as residents tangle for first place in the best outdoor Christmas display. "Use all the outlets you got," advised Brian Welsch, who hopes his Wildwood Drive home snags a top spot in the an . . .