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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 …

Following a 2-day trial, a Delaware County jury found 41-year-old Columbus resident, Gerald Siler, Jr., guilty of 2 counts of Operating a Vehicle Under the Influence (OVI), both felonies of the fourth degree. Ohio State Highway Patrol arrested Siler on April 13, 2024, after responding to a report of a vehicle running off the road. The responding officer reported smelling …

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Ohio Department of Commerce Division of State Fire Marshal and the Ohio Department of Public Safety Division of EMS awarded the fire service’s high honors earlier today during the state’s 44th annual Ohio Fire Service Hall of Fame & Fire Awards. The event took place a the Center of Science and Industry (COSI) in downtown Columbus. Over 200 individuals, including state officials, first responders, family …

On May 9, 2025, the Licking County Sheriff’s Office launched an investigation after a local resident was scammed out of $27,000. The victim was led to believe that their Apple ID was compromised and needed to “Secure assets” to protect themselves. The suspect arrived at the victim’s residence and took possession of the $27,000. On May 12, 2025, the victim …

COLUMBUS, Ohio) — Continuing to uphold his commitment to provide technologically advanced training for law enforcement, Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost is launching a second series of immersive virtual reality courses for Ohio’s 900 law enforcement agencies. “You don’t send officers out to face 21st-century threats with 20th-century training — it puts lives at risk,” Yost said. “Virtual reality gives …