Patrol reminds drivers to not get behind the wheel impaired this Memorial Day weekend
COLUMBUS – The Ohio State Highway Patrol is reminding drivers to not get behind the wheel impaired this Memorial Day weekend. Troopers will be working alongside local law enforcement officers in an effort to have a weekend free of impaired-fatal crashes. Memorial Day weekend is traditionally a dangerous holiday period on Ohio roads, particularly for […]
Hunters Reminded to Apply for Ohio’s Controlled Deer and Waterfowl Hunts
COLUMBUS – Hunters wanting to participate in Ohio’s fall controlled deer and waterfowl hunts have until July 31 to submit permit applications for a random drawing according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR), Division of Wildlife. These special hunts are held on selected public areas to provide additional hunting opportunities. New this year, […]
National Safe Boating Week Observed May 21-27
COLUMBUS – Recreational boaters are encouraged to stay safe on the water by properly wearing their life jackets anytime while boating. That’s the message again this year from the National Safe Boating Council and its boating partners that include the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR), Division of Watercraft. “Wearing life jackets anytime while boating […]
Patrol nabs two robbers following Hancock County traffic stop
FINDLAY – Two men from Indiana are facing felony charges after one confessed to Ohio State Highway Patrol troopers during a traffic stop that they were involved in criminal activity. Troopers stopped a 1997 Chevy S-10 for a marked lanes violation just south of Findlay on Interstate 75 at approximately 1:43 a.m. today. Troopers observed […]