Ashland County, OH – Three people, including two 17-year-olds, are recovering from injuries following a crash in Vermillion, Ashland County. According to the Ohio State Highway Patrol, the accident occurred at the intersection of State Route 511 and U.S. 30 when a Jeep carrying the two teenagers failed to stop at a stop sign and was struck by a pickup …
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6-State Trooper Project’s Criminal Patrol and Drug Interdiction Enforcement Results
COLUMBUS – Earlier this month, the Ohio State Highway Patrol and members of the 6-State Trooper Project joined together to focus on removing drugs and illegal weapons from our communities. During the project, troopers arrested 37 for drugs and 13 for illegal weapons violations. The enforcement effort included the Indiana State Police, Kentucky State Police, Michigan State Police, Pennsylvania State Police, …
Read More »Red Cross Giving Day, March 26
The Central & Southern Ohio Region of the American Red Cross is issuing a call to help ensure no one faces a disaster alone by donating on Red Cross Giving Day, March 26. During the first 50 days of 2025, Red Cross volunteers responded to more big disasters in the U.S. than days — including many local volunteers heading to …
Read More »Governor DeWine Honors Ohio Schools Through New Science of Reading Recognition Program
(COLUMBUS, Ohio)—Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Ohio Department of Education and Workforce (DEW) Director Stephen D. Dackin today announced the first group of Ohio schools to be honored through the new Governor’s Science of Reading Recognition Program. A total of 47 schools across the state were recognized for their exemplary work aligning their curriculum with the Science of Reading, embracing professional …
Read More »AAA: This St. Patrick’s Day – Designate a Driver
– Everyone is Irish on St. Patrick’s Day and everyone is responsible for having a plan to get home safely after celebrating with family and friends. AAA urges those who take part in the revelry to have a plan before getting behind the wheel. Beer and booze don’t mix when it comes to driving – in fact, they can be …
Read More »Governor DeWine Delivers 2025 State of the State Address
(COLUMBUS, Ohio)— Ohio Governor Mike DeWine delivered his 2025 State of the State address this afternoon during a joint session of the Ohio General Assembly. Speaking before a crowd of legislators and members of the public, Governor DeWine pledged to continue making Ohio the best place in the nation to live, work, and raise a family. “Since taking office, my administration …
Read More »Ohio Traffic Safety Office Announces the Return of Free Advanced Driver Training Summer Series for Teen Drivers
COLUMBUS — Free hands-on driver skills training is returning this summer for teen drivers in Ohio to practice crash avoidance techniques and gain the experience necessary to become safer drivers. For the second year in a row, the Ohio Traffic Safety Office (OTSO) is partnering with three Advanced Driver Training programs to increase access to these specially designed classes that address …
Read More »Ohio Honors High School Students’ Commitment to U.S. Military Service at Military Signing Day Ceremony
COLUMBUS, OHIO – Stephen D. Dackin, director of the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce, today recognized high school students throughout Ohio who have committed to service in the U.S. military. The annual Military Signing Day, held at National Veterans Memorial and Museum, brought together high school seniors and juniors who are entering service academies, have committed to serve as active duty, …
Read More »20-YEAR-OLD WESTERVILLE MAN PLEADS GUILTY TO MURDER
Tuesday, Joshua Harper (20) of Westerville pleaded guilty to Murder, an unclassified felony. Delaware County Common Pleas Court Judge James P. Schuck proceeded to sentence Harper immediately to a mandatory sentence of life in prison with parole eligibility after 15 years. In July of 2024, the Delaware County Sheriff’s Office responded to a 911 call where an eyewitness reported seeing …
Read More »Eldridge Indicted on Drug and Child Pornography charges
The Mount Vernon Police Department Detective Division, assisted by the PatrolDivision, executed a search warrant at a Martinsburg Road residence. The warrantstemmed from an ongoing investigation for possession of child pornography.During the search of the residence evidence of child pornography, Detectives alsolocated over 100 grams of cocaine, LSD, psilocybin mushrooms, prescription pills, andmarijuana were located and seized. Additionally, Detectives seized …
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