The Ohio State Highway Patrol reports that six people were killed on Ohio’s roadways during this New Year’s Holiday reporting period of Midnight, Monday, December 31, 2012 through 11:59 p.m., Tuesday, January 1, 2012. Last year 14 people were killed during the holiday reporting period, which was a total of four days. This year the […]
Patrol Seeks Your Help in Bringing a Safe End to 2012
December 27, 2012 by
With the upcoming New Year’s Holiday, the Patrol is asking motorists to help bring a safe end to 2012 by not driving impaired, buckling-up and keeping their focus on the road. Last year in Ohio, eight people died in OVI-related crashes between Christmas and New Year’s. During this year’s two-day Christmas Holiday reporting period of […]
Patrol Offers Tips and Warnings about Driving in Winter Weather
December 20, 2012 by
The Ohio State Highway Patrol is warning drivers about the dangers of driving in winter weather and is offering some tips on what drivers should do in the event of a vehicle break down or a crash. From December 2011 through March 2012, 15,526 crashes occurred on snow, ice or slush covered roadways killing 27 […]
Marion Man Promoted to Sergeant, Asst. Post Commander
December 13, 2012 by
Tpr. Geoffrey S. Freeman was promoted to the rank of sergeant on Wednesday by Colonel John Born, Patrol superintendent, during a ceremony at the Patrol’s Academy. Sgt. Freeman will transfer from his current assignment at the Marion Post to serve as an assistant post commander at the Bucyrus Post. Sgt. Freeman began his Patrol career […]
Fewer Fatalities this Thanksgiving Holiday
November 27, 2012 by
Provisional numbers released today by the Ohio State Highway Patrol show fewer motorists were killed on Ohio’s roadways this Thanksgiving Holiday. During the reporting period, which began Wednesday, November 21, at 12:00 a.m., and ran through Sunday, November 25, at 11:59 p.m., 11 people were killed on Ohio’s roadways. This is a decrease from the […]
Caution Urged While Traveling Over the Holiday
November 22, 2012 by
In anticipation of increased traffic during the Thanksgiving holiday, the Ohio State Highway Patrol is reminding the drivers of the dangers of driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs. In addition, the American Red Cross is offering tips for making your trip safer. Last year during the Thanksgiving holiday weekend, 17 people were killed […]
Patrol Reminds Motorists that Safety Belts Save Lives
November 16, 2012 by
There is simply no disputing that wearing a safety belt can save your life. That is why the Ohio State Highway Patrol is encouraging all motorists to buckle-up. In 2011 nearly 65 percent of the people killed on Ohio’s roadways were not wearing a safety belt. During the first three months of 2012, safety belt […]
Patrol – Scrap Metal Theft Threatens Ohio Infrastructure
November 1, 2012 by
Whether it is the theft of railroad spikes and rails or copper communication lines, scrap metal theft presents a significant threat to Ohio’s infrastructure. These types of thefts can create disruptions in communication services and dangers to the public. It can also create a significant financial burden to property owners. That is why the Ohio […]
Alert Officer Chases Down Car Theft Suspect
October 24, 2012 by
The Marion Police Department says an alert officer noticed erratic driving and chased down the driver early Wednesday morning. It was then learned that the car had just been stolen and the suspect was arrested on multiple felony charges. At 2:00am Wednesday, October 24, Officer J.T. McCullough of the Marion Police Department was in the […]
Caregiver Connections to Discuss the Right Time to Stop Driving
October 22, 2012 by
The Marion County Council on Aging will be hosting the Fall meeting of Caregiver Connections on Thursday, November 1, with special guest speaker Lieutenant Lance Shearer, Marion State Patrol Post Commander. Lt. Shearer will identify strategies to help you talk to your loved ones about giving up the car keys, and present them with practical […]
