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 […]
Delaware Sergeant to receive Patrol’s Certificate of Recognition for heroic actions
DELAWARE – A sergeant from the Delaware Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol was honored today for his life-saving actions during an off-duty encounter with an armed man on State Route 3 in Delaware County on March 30, 2011. Sgt. William P. Elschlager was presented with a Certificate of Recognition today at the General […]
Ohio State Parks Road Safety Blitz
COLUMBUS – Ohio State Parks officers will kick off a road safety campaign as part of the Click It or Ticket program on May 23, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR). This effort which continues through June 5, is a partnership of some 900 law enforcement agencies in Ohio that resulted in […]
Foundation Gives Statewide Scholarships to Ohio Students
COLUMBUS – The Ohio CPA Foundation, The Ohio Society of CPAs’ charitable affiliate, has awarded $36,900 in scholarships to 29 accounting majors across Ohio. Each year, the Foundation offers regional college scholarships to students who: • Are accounting majors enrolled at an NCA and/or AACSB accredited Ohio college or university • Maintain a 3.0 GPA […]
$57,000 Awarded to Reduce Underage Drinking
Twenty-two local Ohio communities receive grants totaling $57,000 to impact underage drinking through the Parents Who Host, Lose the Most: Don’t be a party to teenage drinking public awareness campaign.
Muzzleloader Deer Hunting Season Ends
Archery season continues until Feb. 6. COLUMBUS – Hunters took 17,108 deer during Ohio’s four-day muzzleloader season, Jan. 8 to 11, with Tuscarawas County again leading the state with 914 deer checked. In 2010, a preliminary total of 24,078 deer was taken during muzzleloader season, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Division of […]
Library Offering Free Computer and Broadband Training
Free computer training sessions will be provided at public libraries and community colleges throughout Ohio to introduce new users to a wide range of communication, education, and healthcare tools available online.
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