With summer officially a month away, and unusually cool weather forecast for the weekend, most of us can’t wait for the return of hot and sunny days. But with summer months come heat and humidity. May 24, 2013 is Heat Awareness Day, promoted by the National Weather Service, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and […]
SADD Students Kick Off Global Youth Traffic Safety Month
May 21, 2013 by
Ohio Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD), the state’s peer-to-peer prevention, education and activism organization, today gathered with state officials to Celebrate the national Click It or Ticket mobilization, calling on all Ohioans to wear their safety belt – Every trip, Every time. On Monday, SADD Students gathered at the Ohio Department of Public Safety (ODPS) […]
Patrol Warns Motorists to Wear Safety Belts, Kick Off Click It or Ticket
May 20, 2013 by
Motorists who refuse to wear their safety belts – beware. The 2013 national Click It or Ticket safety belt enforcement mobilization kicks off May 20 to help save lives by cracking down on those who don’t buckle up. According to the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), 52 percent of the […]
Sheriff’s Office Stepping Up Traffic Enforcement through Memorial Day Weekend
May 17, 2013 by
Marion County Sheriff Tim Bailey is announcing that deputies will be conducting a traffic enforcement blitz to correlate with Click it or Ticket campaign. Bailey says extra patrols will be working now through the Memorial Day weekend to ensure the safety of our community during weekend activities. In an effort to ensure the safety of […]
Safety Tips Offered for National Electrical Safety Month
May 14, 2013 by
Electricity plays a vital part in everyday life. Using electricity, people can turn on lights, prepare meals, and complete home improvement projects. However, electricity is a very powerful force, and if proper safety measures are not taken, it can be extremely dangerous and even deadly. Accidents can be prevented by practicing safety around electric appliances, […]
Safety Urged for Riders and Motorists during Motorcycle Awareness Month
May 7, 2013 by
May is National Motorcycle Awareness Month and the Ohio State Highway Patrol is reminding motorists that there will be an increase in motorcycles on the roadways with the warmer weather. They are also reminding motorcyclists to ride endorsed, trained, and sober. From 20120 to 2012 motorcycle-involved crashes resulted in 509 fatalities and more than 11,480 […]
Patrol Warns that Buzzed Driving is Drunk Driving this Cinco de Mayo
May 3, 2013 by
As party-goers celebrate Cinco de Mayo with sombreros, mariachi music and authentic cuisine, many will also indulge with their favorite margarita or tequila, and then, unfortunately, choose to get behind the wheel. That’s why this year the Ohio State Highway Patrol will be joining with other law enforcement agencies across the state to encourage everyone […]
Wireless Ohio AMBER Alerts to Restart Broadcasting 24/7
April 26, 2013 by
The Ohio AMBER Alert Steering Committee met in regular session on Wednesday, April 24th in Columbus. Robert Hoever, Director of Special Programs for the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC), was on hand to make a presentation concerning the new Wireless Emergency Alert (WEA) Program. The WEA is a new cell phone alerting […]
Meeker Sportsman Club Holding Free Firearm Safety Class
April 18, 2013 by
The Meeker Sportsman Club in Marion is offering a “Firearm Safety” class. The class will be held from 10 AM – 1 PM on Saturday, April 20th, 2013 at the Meeker Sportsman Club, 1658 Agosta-Meeker Road North, Marion, OH 43302. The class is free to anyone interested, pre-registration is not required. The class is aimed […]
Ohio Homeland Security Reminds the Public to be Aware
April 17, 2013 by
In response to the tragic events at the Boston Marathon, officials from Ohio Homeland Security and the state’s three fusion centers located in Cleveland, Columbus and Cincinnati are working closely with federal authorities and monitoring the situation as it unfolds. If information becomes available that could affect the safety and security of Ohio, it will […]
