October 9 – 15, 2016 is Fire Prevention Week, and the State Fire Marshal’s office is encouraging all Ohioans to think of at least one thing they can do to prevent or prepare for a fire in their homes. The “What can you do?” social media campaign highlights pledges to take action when it comes […]
Sheriff’s Office using extra patrols to enforce traffic safety for homecoming season
September 30, 2016 by
Marion County Sheriff Tim Bailey announced his office will be participating in a countywide traffic detail targeting speed and alcohol related violations for the High School Homecoming Dances. Deputies will be conducting extra traffic enforcement and patrol now through October 8, 2016. In an effort to ensure the safety of the motoring public, the sheriff’s […]
Safe at Home initiative offers to shield voter records of domestic violence survivors
September 12, 2016 by
Ohio Secretary of State Jon Husted last week officially launched the Safe at Home initiative, a program that will allow survivors of domestic violence, human trafficking and other violent crimes to shield their personal information from public records when registering to vote. “It is unacceptable that there are those in America who are forced to […]
September is Life Insurance Awareness Month
September 6, 2016 by
Losing a loved one is emotionally devastating and can also cause family financial duress if proper planning is overlooked. A recent national study revealed that one in three U.S. households would have difficulty paying living expenses if the primary wage earner died. As part of Lieutenant Governor Mary Taylor’s “Think Again” insurance initiative to help […]
Patrol warns motorists to not drive impaired this Labor Day Weekend
September 2, 2016 by
The Ohio State Highway Patrol is reminding drivers to not get behind the wheel impaired this Labor Day weekend. Troopers will be out in full force removing impaired drivers from Ohio’s roadways, and if you are driving impaired, you will be arrested. Do your part in keeping the roadway safe. Remember to designate a sober […]
Patrol offers school bus safety tips for drivers and students as new year begins
August 17, 2016 by
Summer break ends for thousands of Ohio children this month, who will then head back to school. For many, the trip to and from school involves riding on a school bus. The Ohio State Highway Patrol has been in the process of inspecting every Ohio school bus to ensure each bus is safe to transport […]
Dash cam video shows danger of not moving over
August 5, 2016 by
The Ohio State Highway Patrol is asking motorists to help keep their fellow drivers and law enforcement officers safe by following Ohio’s Move Over law. A sergeant with the Chardon Post in Geauga County was struck by a vehicle last week during a traffic stop on U.S. Route 322 near Chardon, Ohio. Thankfully, his injuries […]
New Ohio awareness campaign stresses that “Human Trafficking Happens Here Too”
July 22, 2016 by
Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine today joined Karen Walsh, Director of the Collaborative to End Human Trafficking, and members of Greater Cleveland’s Coordinated Response to Human Trafficking, to unveil a new human trafficking awareness campaign in northeast Ohio. The campaign, entitled “Human Trafficking Happens Here Too,” launched on July 1, and continues during and after the Republican […]
PUCO encourages safe summer driving practices
July 19, 2016 by
During the summer season, Ohio’s highways are heavily relied upon by travelers visiting family and friends. Ohio ranks fifth in the most highly traveled states in the country. As an increasing number of motorists share the road with commercial motor vehicles (CMVs), the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) offers these safe driving tips to […]
Patrol warns against drinking and driving this July Fourth
July 1, 2016 by
The Ohio State Highway Patrol will be out in full force cracking down on impaired drivers the entire 2016 Fourth of July weekend, which begins Friday, July 1 and ends Monday, July 4. Their zero-tolerance policy is part of the national Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over enforcement campaign aimed at removing impaired drivers from […]
