Undercover agents with the Ohio Investigative Unit are taking an active role in enforcing Ohio’s alcohol laws to ensure everyone has an enjoyable and safe prom season. Agents throughout Ohio will be conducting compliance checks on liquor permit premises, educating Ohio’s high school students through Sober Truth classes, and working with local alcohol coalitions and […]
AAA Urges Checking for Proper Flood Insurance Coverage
March 29, 2013 by
Flooding can occur during any season, but is typically most prevalent during the early spring, when rain pours over frozen ground and causes runoff. Even those outside of designated flood zones may be at risk for spring floods. It’s not too late for homeowners to prepare their homes and families for a flood. Just an […]
Attorney General Warns of Increase in Tax-Related Identity Theft
March 28, 2013 by
Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine is warning Ohioans of an increased number of tax-related identity theft complaints recently received by the Attorney General’s Consumer Protection Section Identity Theft Unit. “Of all the tax-related identity theft complaints my office has on file, more than half of the complaints were made in March, and we still have […]
Snow Advisory for Marion Cancelled
March 25, 2013 by
At 10:45am Monday morning, Marion County Sheriff Tim Bailey cancelled the Level One Snow Advisory that was put into effect earlier. Sheriff Bailey stated main roads and highways are mostly clear but that some secondary roadways are still snow covered in places so caution should still be used when driving. Crews with the Ohio Department […]
Ohioans Cautioned about Safety with Burning during Spring Wildfire Season
March 21, 2013 by
Ohioans are urged to be aware of the state’s outdoor burning regulations and take necessary precautions if they are planning to burn debris this spring, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR). Ohio law states outdoor debris burning is prohibited from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. during March, April and May. Burning is […]
Law Enforcement Warns Drivers – “Don’t Press your Luck this St. Patrick’s Day”
March 15, 2013 by
As St. Patrick’s Day approaches, the Ohio State Highway Patrol is urging drivers to designate a sober driver before the party begins. The Patrol will be working with local law enforcement to remove impaired drivers as part of the National Highway Safety Administration’s Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign. The Marion County Sheriff’s Office […]
Operation Lifesaver says Rail Crossing Collisions Down, Pedestrian Casualties Up
March 12, 2013 by
Collisions at highway-rail grade crossing collisions in Ohio fell by 3.9 % in 2012 and rail trespass casualties (deaths and injuries) rose according to the nonprofit rail safety education organization Ohio Operation Lifesaver, www.ohol.org. The group cited preliminary 2012 Federal Railroad Administration (FRA, www.fra.dot.gov) statistics. “We are encouraged by the continued reduction in highway-rail grade […]
Spring Ahead on Sunday; Officials Offer Safety Tips
March 8, 2013 by
It’s that time of the year again when we “spring ahead” and move our clocks up one hour. The time change officially takes place at 2:00am on Sunday, March 10, 2013. Not only will we lose an hour of sleep, but bars are affected as well. And don’t forget to check and change those smoke […]
Level 1 Snow Advisory Cancelled for Marion County
March 6, 2013 by
Marion County Sheriff Tim Bailey, at 9:45am Wednesday, cancelled the Level 1 Snow Advisory. The original advisory was issued earlier this morning at 2:30am. Sheriff Bailey stated main roads and highways are mostly clear, but that some secondary roadways are still snow covered in places so caution should still be used when driving. Crews with […]
Ohioans Warned of Imposter Scams as National Consumer Protection Week Begins
March 5, 2013 by
Attorney General Mike DeWine kicked off National Consumer Protection Week in Ohio with a warning about scammers posing as employees of his office to trick consumers into providing personal information and payment for bogus debts. From Jan. 1-Feb. 20, of this year, the Attorney General’s Office received about a dozen reports of scammers pretending to […]
