Fire deaths are up significantly from this time last year. Five people were killed in fires in October, bringing the yearly total to 102. This represents an 11% increase in fire fatalities from this time last year. Due to this increase, State Fire Marshal Larry L. Flowers is asking all Ohioans to commit to fire […]
Ohioans urged to watch for deer on roadways, check insurance coverage
November 4, 2015 by
Ohio Lieutenant Governor Mary Taylor is urging Ohio motorists to watch for deer while traveling the state’s roadways during Autumn, the peak time for deer activity. Ohioans should also conduct an auto insurance review with an agent to ensure they have adequate financial protection if they are in an accident with a deer, which can […]
State Fire Marshal urges checking smoke alarms, creating escape plans
October 30, 2015 by
State Fire Marshal Larry L. Flowers is reminding Ohioans to make a potentially lifesaving change when they move their clocks back one hour on Sunday, November 1, 2015: Change the batteries in your smoke alarms. In conjunction with Ohio’s fire departments and the Safe & Sound campaign, the Division of State Fire Marshal encourages Ohioans […]
Times and safety tips for this weekend’s Trick-or-Treat
October 29, 2015 by
Most Marion-area communities will hold Trick-or-Treat on Saturday, October 31, 2015. Below you will find the local times as well as safety tips from the Marion County Sheriff’s Office. New Bloomington Village – October 30th, 5:30pm to 6:30pm Prospect Village – October 31th, 4:30pm to 6pm, Parade at 7pm LaRue Village – October 31th, 5pm […]
Patrol prepared for National School Bus Safety Week
October 19, 2015 by
The Ohio State Highway Patrol is participating in National School Bus Safety week, which runs October 19 through October 23, 2015. This year’s theme, “Be smart. Be seen. I wait in a safe place!” reminds us that children aren’t just at risk when boarding or exiting a bus; they must also stand in a safe, […]
Officials offer tips during National Teen Driving Safety Week
October 19, 2015 by
National Teen Driving Safety Week is October 18-24, and state of Ohio officials are reminding parents to talk to their teen drivers about the rules of the roads. Lieutenant Governor Mary Taylor and John Born, Director of the Ohio Department of Public Safety, which includes the Ohio State Highway Patrol, said the National Highway Traffic […]
As the weather cools, officials remind you to stay “Safe & Sound” this winter
October 12, 2015 by
For several years now, there has been a concerted effort in Ohio to protect our older residents from accidental falls because they disproportionately affect our elders and can lead to hospitalization or death. There’s another serious risk for older Ohioans that affects them more that the rest of the population, and that’s death in a […]
ODOT identifies high risk areas for deer vehicle collisions
October 5, 2015 by
A new Ohio Department of Transportation safety study has identified 10 deer crash “hotspots” around the state, two of the spots are on routes taken by many Marion commuters. “Fewer daylight hours, the increased movement of deer due to mating season, along with hunting season, can mean a greater risk of collisions between deer and […]
Ohioans urge to follow Open Burning regulations
September 30, 2015 by
Ohio EPA encourages residents to understand what and where they can legally burn materials outdoors. The Agency has received complaints about open burning in Logan County this summer. Burning yard waste and debris is more than a nuisance to neighbors. Smoke from these fires can carry chemicals and ash that can be inhaled deeply into […]
Return of Medication Disposal event called a success
September 29, 2015 by
The last medication collection day was held a year ago, but from the dozens of expressions of gratitude, Marion County citizens were happy that local officials brought it back again for 2015. Mother Nature helped by providing a blanket of sunshine as a combination of eight deputies and officers collected medication from the 226 cars […]
