COLUMBUS — The Ohio State Highway Patrol has entered the 10th annual “Best Looking Cruiser” contest sponsored by the American Association of State Troopers (AAST). Voting for the best-looking cruiser began today, July 17 at 10 a.m. and will end on July 31 at noon. Visit the Patrol’s Facebook, Twitter or Instagram pages and click […]
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Two motorcycles collide, killing both drivers in Friday night crash
BERLIN TOWNSHIP — Two motorcycles collided, killing both drivers in a Friday night crash in Berlin Township, according to the Ohio State Highway Patrol. Jay M. Lucal, 48, of Monroeville, and James A. Ogle, 53, of Collins, both sustained fatal injuries as a result of the crash and were transported to Toft’s Funeral Home in […]
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Mansfield resident killed after 3-vehicle crash Saturday in Ontario
ONTARIO — A Mansfield woman was killed and a Lexington man seriously injured Saturday after a three-vehicle crash in Ontario, according to the Ohio State Highway Patrol. Della Bekeleski, 69, of Mansfield, was transported to OhioHealth Mansfield Hospital by Springfield Township EMS, but succumbed to her injuries and was pronounced deceased by the attending physician, authorities […]
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Lex, Bucyrus grads are selected Trooper & Dispatcher of the Year by Mansfield Post of OSHP
MANSFIELD — The 2022 Trooper and Dispatcher of the year for the Mansfield Post has been selected. Trooper Jesse Hoffer, 29, and Dispatcher Michael Adams, 45, will be receiving this award recognizing their service in 2022. Fellow employees selected Hoffer on his leadership skills, professional ethics, kind treatment of others, great work attitude and cooperation […]
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2 New London men seriously injured in 3-vehicle Monday morning crash
NEW LONDON TOWNSHIP – Two New London men were seriously injured after a three-vehicle crash on Monday at 7:17 a.m. in New London Township, according to the Norwalk Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol. Sidney Clark, 57, of New London, was transported from the scene by New London Fire Department to University Hospital in […]
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Marion man killed, 2 others injured in Sunday night Richland County motorcycle crash
TROY TOWNSHIP – A Marion man was killed and two other people injured after a three-vehicle crash on Sunday night in Troy Township, according to the Mansfield Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol. Jeffrey D. Kight, 60, of Marion, was killed and another person seriously injured, the Patrol stated. The crash occurred at 6:05 […]
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Rittman man killed in Wayne County motorcycle crash
WAYNE TOWNSHIP – A Rittman man was killed and a Dalton woman seriously injured Tuesday afternoon after a motorcycle crash in Wayne County, according to the Wooster Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol. Joshua Perrera, 32, of Rittman, was pronounced dead at the scene. Lauran Ann Hicks, 23, of Dalton, was seriously injured and […]
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New York man killed in I-71 crash Wednesday in Wayne County
CONGRESS TOWNSHIP – A New York man was killed after a single-vehicle accident Wednesday morning on Interstate 71 in Wayne County, according to the Wooster Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol. Eric Thomas Coleman, 41, of Friendship, New York was pronounced deceased at the scene, the Patrol reported. Jonathan Jackson, 31, of Olean, New York […]
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Avon Lake pedestrian killed in Richland County crash on Friday
PLYMOUTH TOWNSHIP – The Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal crash involving a commercial motor vehicle and a pedestrian on State Route 598, near Preston Road, in Plymouth Township, Richland County. The crash happened on Friday, Jan. 28, at approximately 1:04 p.m. According to the Patrol, Eric Webster, 51, of Columbus, was driving […]
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Bellville cadet honored, Lexington man are both graduates of 168th Ohio State Highway Patrol class
COLUMBUS — Bellville’s Christian M. Reed was the top performer in academics among the 41 graduates of the Ohio State Highway Patrol’s most recent class, according to a press release from the agency. Reed, who was one of five graduates to earn special honors, will begin his first assignment at the Marion Post. Other local […]