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COLUMBUS – The Ohio State Highway Patrol is reporting 11 fatal crashes resulting in 12 deaths on Ohio’s roadways during the 2025 Memorial Day weekend, according to provisional statistics. This is a decrease from last year, when 26 individuals were killed. The four-day reporting period began Friday, May 23 and ran through Monday, May 26.During the reporting period, state troopers made …

Marengo, Ohio — A Morrow County Sheriff’s Deputy has died after being shot while responding to a domestic dispute Monday night in the village of Marengo. Sheriff John Hinton confirmed the deputy was fatally wounded during an altercation with a suspect at the scene. The deputy was transported to a nearby hospital, where he was later pronounced dead. The suspect …

The City of Delaware is mourning the passing of former Mayor Windell Wheeler, who died this week at the age of 84. Wheeler dedicated more than 16 yea rs to public service on Delaware City Council, leaving a legacy of leadership and enduring community impact. First elected as an At-Large Council Member in 1997, Wheeler served four terms, including seven …

Franklin County, Ohio — Franklin County is proud to announce the launch of its newly redesigned website, franklincountyohio.gov, which went live on May 14, 2025. The new site features a modern design, improved navigation, and full mobile compatibility—making it easier than ever for residents, businesses, and visitors to access county services and connect with local government. “This new website reflects our commitment …

Union County ODOT crews are making good progress on a series of culvert replacements along U.S. 36 between Marysville and the Delaware County line. Out of 14 planned culvert replacements, crews have completed 7 as of May 19. Work on the eighth culvert began today. Each culvert location is planned for five days to complete, with crews beginning work on …

(COLUMBUS, Ohio) — Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost today issued the 2024 Ohio Missing Children Clearinghouse Report in recognition of National Missing Children’s Day, which occurs annually on May 25. “Every missing person is someone to somebody – a child, sibling, loved one or friend,” Yost said. “I am proud of the dedication shown by Ohio law enforcement to keep …

AAA projects 1.7 million Ohioans will travel at least 50 miles from home over the Memorial Day holiday period, with 1.54 million going by car.  When comparing this year’s forecast with last year’s actual figure of 1.65 million travelers, the 2025 projection is still behind the record set in 2005, when 1.763 million Ohioans traveled. While this year’s projected travel represents growth over last year, …

A two-year pavement reconstruction project began earlier this year on Interstate 70 west of Columbus. The major roadway rehabilitation will replace pavement on I-70 between the Madison County Line and Hilliard Rome Road.Beginning Tuesday, May 20, I-70 eastbound traffic will be shifted to the westbound side of the roadway. Two lanes will be maintained in each direction while crews reconstruct the eastbound …

COLUMBUS – The Ohio State Highway Patrol will be joining forces with members of the 6-State Trooper Project to focus on safety belt enforcement across the state. The eight‐day initiative will begin Monday, May 19 and continues through Monday, May 26. The campaign will include the Indiana State Police, Kentucky State Police, Michigan State Police, Pennsylvania State Police and West Virginia …

ASHLAND, Ohio)—Lt. Governor Jim Tressel is continuing his visits across Ohio to evaluate the workforce strengths and needs of each region of the state. Today’s stop was at Ashland County-West Holmes Career Center (ACWHCC), where the Lt. Governor took part in a tour and roundtable discussion with local business, education, and community leaders. “As we continue to make our workforce …