FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP — A truck driver was killed Friday afternoon in a three-vehicle accident at the intersection of Ohio 13/Ohio 96, according to the Mansfield Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol. The crash occurred around 2 p.m. and shut down Ohio 13 in both directions for hours, according to troopers, but has since reopened. […]
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Ohio 13 remains closed after three-vehicle crash ends in fatality at Ohio 96
FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP — Ohio 13 remained closed Friday evening in both directions after a three-vehicle crash that resulted in a fatality at the intersection of Ohio 13 and Ohio 96 in the afternoon. Motorists are advised to find an alternate route, according to the Mansfield Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol. The crash occurred Friday […]
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OVI sobriety checkpoint planned Saturday night in Crawford County
BUCYRUS — The Ohio State Highway Patrol announced Friday morning that an OVI checkpoint will be conducted in Crawford County on Saturday night. The OVI checkpoint, funded by federal grant funds, is planned to deter and intercept impaired drivers, according to the patrol. “Based on provisional data, there were 1,380 OVI-related serious injury and fatal […]
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Ohio State Highway Patrol plans OVI sobriety checkpoint in Crawford County
BUCYRUS — The Ohio State Highway Patrol announced Monday that troopers will operate an OVI checkpoint to deter and intercept impaired drivers this week. The county where the checkpoint will take place will be announced the day prior to the checkpoint, and the location will be announced the morning of the checkpoint. If you plan […]
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Ohio State Highway Patrol to set up OVI checkpoint on U.S. 42 Saturday night
ASHLAND – The Ohio State Highway Patrol, in conjunction with the Ashland Police Department and Ashland County Sheriff’s Office, announced Saturday that an OVI checkpoint will be conducted from 8 until 10 p.m. Saturday night on U.S. 42 near Township Road 1475, in Ashland County. The OVI Checkpoint, funded by federal grant funds, is planned […]
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Knox County octogenarian killed in Thursday afternoon crash
MILFORD TOWNSHIP — A Mount Vernon man was killed after a one-vehicle crash on Thursday afternoon, according to the Mount Gilead Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol. Thomas Stewart, 85, of Mount Vernon, was pronounced deceased at the scene, the Patrol reported. The incident took place at 3:10 p.m. on Johnstown Road. According to […]
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DeWine issues statement on Ohio’s assistance in Texas flood recovery
COLUMBUS — Ohio Governor Mike DeWine issued the following statement regarding the work of the Ohio State Highway Patrol and Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) in Texas: “I spoke with some members of our state teams in Texas this morning as they prepared to begin their fourth day of recovery work along the Guadalupe River. […]
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Arkansas man killed in I-71 jeep crash in Ashland County
MONTGOMERY TOWNSHIP — An Arkansas man was killed on Sunday night after a single-vehicle jeep crash on Interstate 71 in Ashland County, according to the Ohio State Highway Patrol. William Justin Anderson, 50, of Jonesboro, Arkansas was pronounced deceased at the scene, according to the Ashland Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol. The incident […]
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Vote Ohio State Highway Patrol for ‘Best Looking Cruiser’
COLUMBUS – The Ohio State Highway Patrol is once again competing for the title of “Best Looking Cruiser,” and we need your help to make that happen. The American Association of State Troopers (AAST) “Best Looking Cruiser” contest is an annual competition where state law enforcement agencies submit photos of their patrol vehicle. The top […]
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Black bear crash proves an unforgettable call for Mansfield Post trooper
PERRY TOWNSHIP — The call came in near the beginning of the shift for Ohio State Highway Patrol Trooper Aric Durbin. The Mansfield Post Dispatcher told the 32-year old Trooper it was his “lucky day.” “Usually, when they say that, it’s not your lucky day,” the 2011 East Knox High School graduate said. Durbin was […]