Nearly 22 million students will head to college this fall. While many of these students’ parents will prepare their teens with instructions about personal safety, laundry and cooking, parents often forget to address automobile maintenance and repair. “Frequently, a teenager’s vehicle is maintained by parents while living at home, and lessons on proper car care […]
Motorcycle Ohio Celebrates its 25th Anniversary
August 2, 2013 by
Together with traffic safety partners, law enforcement, motorcycle advocates and enthusiasts, Motorcycle Ohio (MO) will celebrate its 25 years of providing training and education to the state. MO, part of the Ohio Department of Public Safety’s Office of Criminal Justice Services (OCJS), is committed to reducing the severity and frequency of motorcycle crashes through rider […]
Heat Continues, Tips Offered to Keep You and Loved Ones Safe
July 17, 2013 by
While relief is expected to come this weekend, the heat continues across Ohio for a couple more days. Temperatures are expected to top 90 degrees today, Thursday, and Friday with heat indexes topping 100 degrees. With the hot temperatures comes the need to protect yourself, your kids and pets, and the need to check on […]
Two OVI Checkpoints Scheduled in Marion
July 12, 2013 by
The Ohio State Highway Patrol has announced they will operate two OVI checkpoints in the City of Marion tonight (Friday, July 12, 2013). They will be joined by officers from the Marion Police Department and deputies from the Marion County Sheriff’s Office. The first checkpoint will be from 8:30pm to 10:00pm on State Route 95 […]
Officials Urge Safety When Using Legal Fireworks
July 3, 2013 by
In an effort to reduce the number of fires and fireworks-related injuries, the Division of State Fire Marshal encourages Ohioans to attend public fireworks displays hosted by local municipalities and licensed exhibitors this July 4th holiday. “The best way for Ohioans to prevent fireworks injuries is to attend a licensed, professional fireworks exhibition,” said State […]
Patrol Warns: Don’t Drink and Drive this Fourth of July Weekend
July 3, 2013 by
The Ohio State Highway Patrol is warning drivers to not get behind the wheel impaired this Fourth of July weekend. Troopers will be out in full force removing impaired drivers from Ohio’s roadways as part of the national “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” enforcement crackdown. Fourth of July weekend is traditionally a dangerous holiday […]
Sheriff Stepping Up Traffic Enforcement
July 2, 2013 by
Marion County Sheriff Tim Bailey is announcing that deputies will be conducting a traffic enforcement blitz to correlate with 4th of July activities in the county. Extra patrols will be working now through July 7, 2013 to ensure the safety of our community during weekend activities. In an effort to ensure the safety of the […]
Officials Remind Fair Goers to Practice Good Hygiene
July 1, 2013 by
As Ohio’s 2013 agricultural fair season kicks-off, the Ohio Departments of Health (ODH) and Agriculture (ODA) are reminding Ohioans to practice good hygiene when visiting livestock exhibits this summer. “With fair season upon us, we want to remind folks that some illnesses, such as influenza viruses, are commonly carried by livestock and can be directly […]
Ohio Watercraft Officers Ramping up for Operation Dry Water 2013
June 27, 2013 by
The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Watercraft will be participating in Operation Dry Water June 28-30, as part of a nationally coordinated effort to reduce the number of accidents and fatalities related to boating under the influence (BUI). The mission of Operation Dry Water is to bring awareness and educate recreational boaters […]
PUCO Spotlights National Safety Month with Natural Gas Safety Tips
June 25, 2013 by
Together with the National Safety Council, the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) recognizes June as National Safety Month. National Safety Month is an annual observance to educate and influence behaviors around leading causes of preventable injuries and deaths. Natural gas is used by more than 50 percent of American households as their main heating […]
