PAINT TOWNSHIP — A Dalton woman was killed Friday morning after a two-vehicle crash in Wayne County, according to the Wooster Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol. Ina M. Wengerd, 30, died as a result of the accident, the Patrol reported. Wengerd was wearing her safety belt at the time of the collision. The […]
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Gov. DeWine urges Ohioans to take precautions in extreme cold
COLUMBUS — Ohio Governor Mike DeWine continues to encourage Ohioans to take precautions due to the cold weather. According to the Ohio Emergency Management Agency, Ohio is experiencing a deep Arctic air mass that will keep temperatures well below normal throughout the week. The coldest wind chill factor is expected from tonight to Tuesday, with […]
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State Highway Patrol urges caution as Winter Storm Fern slams Ohio
COLUMBUS – As cold temperatures and dangerous road conditions continue to be seen across the state, the Ohio State Highway Patrol (OSHP) is asking drivers to prioritize safety and avoid unnecessary travel. Since Winter Storm Fern entered Ohio on Jan. 24, troopers have responded to over 2,700 incidents involving crashes, assisting stranded motorists and other duties […]
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Utica man killed after Wednesday morning 3-vehicle crash in Knox County
CLAY TOWNSHIP — A Utica man was killed Wednesday morning after a three-vehicle crash in Knox County, according to the Mount Gilead Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol. Andrew McGee, 31, was pronounced dead at the scene, according to the Patrol. The crash occurred 5:58 a.m. at the intersection of Township Road 148 and […]
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Traffic fatalities decrease for a 4th consecutive year in Ohio
COLUMBUS — Ohio Governor Mike DeWine, Ohio State Highway Patrol Superintendent Col. Charles Jones, and Ohio Department of Transportation Director Pamela Boratyn announced Friday that traffic fatalities have decreased in Ohio for the fourth consecutive year. According to preliminary data from the Ohio State Highway Patrol (OSHP), the number of traffic fatalities in 2025 dropped […]
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OSHP: Nine fatalities reported on Ohio’s roadways over New Year’s holiday
COLUMBUS — The Ohio State Highway Patrol is reporting nine fatal crashes resulting in nine fatalities on Ohio’s roadways during the 2025-2026 New Year’s holiday, according to provisional statistics. The five-day reporting period began at midnight on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025, and ran through 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 4, 2025. Of the nine […]
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Teen killed, Ashland driver uninjured in truck-bicycle crash
CONGRESS TOWNSHIP — A 14-year-old Wooster boy was killed after a truck-bicycle crash on Friday afternoon in Wayne County, according to the Wooster Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol. The boy, whose name was not released, was transported to Wooster Community Hospital, where he was pronounced deceased, authorities stated. The driver of the Ram […]
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Teens involved in fatal crash Wednesday identified as Northmor High School students
The two teenagers involved in a fatal car accident on Wednesday afternoon have been identified as Northmor High School students.
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Ohio State Highway Patrol issues winter driving safety tips
COLUMBUS – The Ohio State Highway Patrol (OSHP) wants everyone traveling on the road to be prepared for the unpredictability of winter weather. Drivers must prioritize safety and preparation to ensure their vehicles are fully winterized before they hit the road. “During the winter, Ohio drivers need to be prepared to face the possibility of snow […]
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Bellville teen, 14, dies in one-car crash that injures 16-year-old Galion driver
A Bellville teenager died in a one-car crash Wednesday afternoon, according to the Mount Gilead Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol.