June is National Safety Month and STEADY U Ohio, an initiative of the Ohio Department of Aging, urges families to take this time to learn more about the leading cause of injury-related emergency department visits, hospitalizations and deaths among Ohioans age 65 and older: falls. An older adult falls every minute in Ohio, and two […]
During National Safety Month, Ohioans urged to protect yourself and loved ones from falls
June 17, 2016 by
OIU agents urge summer concert attendees to be responsible
June 10, 2016 by
Throughout Ohio, outdoor concert venues are gearing up for a busy concert season and several multi-day music festivals. If you’re heading to one or more of these events, agents with the Ohio Investigative Unit want all concert-goers to remember to drink responsibly, don’t drink if you haven’t turned 21, and do not furnish alcohol to […]
PUCO offers tips to prepare for a power outage
June 3, 2016 by
With summer approaching, the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) is reminding consumers of important outage preparation information. While the electric distribution system in Ohio is typically safe and reliable, weather conditions such as thunderstorms, high winds or snow storms can cause service interruptions. The PUCO offers these tips for being prepared in the event […]
Sheriff’s Office increases patrols for holiday weekend
May 27, 2016 by
Marion County Sheriff Tim Bailey is announcing that deputies will be conducting a traffic enforcement blitz to correlate with the Click It or Ticket Campaign. Extra patrols will be working through the Memorial Day weekend to ensure the safety of our community during weekend activities. In an effort to ensure the safety of the motoring […]
Safety and travel info for Memorial Day weekend
May 27, 2016 by
Memorial Day Weekend was the second-deadliest of all major holidays on Ohio roads between 2010 and 2014. Many of those deaths could have been prevented if drivers and passengers wore seat belts. ”Unfortunately, as a state, we rank high in the number of unbelted traffic deaths,” said ODOT Director Jerry Wray. “Ohio’s seat belt use […]
Attorney General DeWine, OhioHealth launch Ohio Sexual Violence Helpline
April 25, 2016 by
As part of Sexual Assault Awareness Month, Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine and Heather Herron Murphy, manager of OhioHealth’s Sexual Assault Response Network of Central Ohio (SARNCO), have announced the launch of a new helpline serving survivors of sexual assault and relationship violence across the state. Advocates with the Ohio Sexual Violence Helpline at 1-844-OHIO-HELP […]
OIU Agents remind parents and students of Ohio’s alcohol laws ahead of prom
April 21, 2016 by
Prom season in Ohio is about to get underway. High school students throughout the state are getting prom plans in place – including what they will be doing after the prom. In an effort to make this a safe prom season, agents with the Ohio State Highway Patrol’s Ohio Investigative Unit (OIU) hope parents and […]
Ohio’s waters still cold even as air temperature increases
April 19, 2016 by
The first days of spring are attracting boaters and other recreational enthusiasts to their favorite Ohio waters. However, Ohioans should remember that even though the air temperature is getting warmer, the water temperature is still cold. Dressing for the water temperature and wearing a life jacket is extremely important. “Once people enter cold water, hypothermia […]
Area tornado sirens to be tested Saturday
April 7, 2016 by
On Saturday, April 9, 2016 at noon, Marion County’s tornado sirens will be tested for maintenance purposes. The Marion County Central Dispatch Center will activate the tornado sirens so that the city and county fire departments can verify if sirens are working properly. Sirens that aren’t working properly will then be looked at by repair […]
Fire deaths down across Ohio during 2015-16 heating season
April 5, 2016 by
During the time period of October 2015 through March 2016, fire deaths in Ohio decreased 27% from the previous heating season. These six months are identified as the winter heating months, and typically represent the largest percentage of fatal fires. The State Fire Marshal’s Safe & Sound campaign aimed at reducing fire deaths, particularly those […]
