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‘National Safety Month’ Spotlights Road Safety for Second Week in June

Photo: Ohio State Highway Patrol June is 'National Safety Month' and the second week of the month focuses on road safety. The Ohio State Highway Patrol is offering some summer safety tips. You should never leave children or animals unattended in a vehicle. Top off your vehicle's coolant and other fluids and check belts and hoses for wear. The Patrol states that the choices we make behind the wheel can create safer roads for everyone.

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Harrod Woman Sustains Serious Injuries in Allen County One-Vehicle Crash

A Harrod woman suffered serious injuries in a one vehicle crash that occurred to start the weekend in Allen County. According to a release from the Lima Post of the Ohio State Patrol, 38-year-old Alicia Wireman lost control of her car while driving south on North Phillips Road this past Friday afternoon. The vehicle traveled off the left side of the road where it struck and came to rest on top of a guard rail. Wireman was transported to Lima […]

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Weekend Shooting in Lima Leaves Two Injured: Authorities Investigating Incident

Two people were injured after a shooting in Lima over the weekend. According to a release from the Lima Police Department, officers were dispatched to the 700 block of West Vine Street in reference to several shots fired. Upon arrival, they discovered that a large fight had broken out in the street and several shots were fired at a crowd of people and a vehicle.  Investigators learned this spurred from an ongoing dispute between two groups, one of which lived […]

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Motorcycle Accident Claims Life of LaRue Woman in Marion County Weekend Crash

A LaRue woman died as a result of a motorcycle accident in Marion County over the weekend. According to a release from the Marion Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol, 38-year-old Danielle McCormack was a passenger on the motorcycle being operated by 51 year old Jason Edwards of Marion. The preliminary investigation indicated the motorcycle struck a deer and overturned while traveling north on State Route 37. Edwards and McCormack were both transported to Marion General Hospital with life-threatening […]

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Multiple County Fire Departments Unite in Response to Tragic Belle Center Barn Fire: Many Horses Lost, One Person Injured

Photo: Northern Hardin County Fire District Numerous horses perished and one person was injured as a result of a large fire at a horse barn near Belle Center this past Saturday. Media outlets have reported that 44 horses died at Brant Performance Horses on State Route 638. The fire was reported at around 12:15pm on Saturday afternoon. One person was transported to the Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center in Columbus, but their condition has not been released. Multiple fire […]

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Alger Library Teams Up with Buffalo Wild Wings for Fundraiser

Photo: Alger Public Library The Alger Library in collaboration with Buffalo Wild Wings is hosting a fundraiser to benefit the Alger Library.   On July 17th from 4-9PM, patrons can show their server this post or show tickets that the library will have at the circulation desk for it to count towards their fundraiser.  Patrons can dine in or takeout and help raise funds. For more information on the fundraiser, please contact the Alger Library at (419) 757-7755.

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Identity Fraud Surges as One of the Fastest Growing Global Crimes, US Postal Service Warns of Increasing Threats

One of the fastest growing crimes worldwide is Identity Fraud. Many Americans have recently seen a delivery email or text message supposedly from the Postal Service indicating a “Delivery Failure Notice,” but officials say that this is a scam. These criminals are constantly changing their tactics to steal personal identifiable information, including account usernames and passwords, Social Security numbers, birth dates, credit and debit card numbers, personal identification numbers, or other sensitive information. With this information, they can carry out […]

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Ohio State Highway Patrol Declares Memorial Day to Labor Day ‘100 Deadliest Days of Summer’ for Road Safety Awareness

The Ohio State Highway Patrol considers the period from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend to the 100 Deadliest Days of Summer. Motorists are being reminded to buckle up, drive focused and sober. During this period last year, 67,305 crashes occurred on Ohio’s roadways. Of those, 371 were fatal crashes that killed 397 people which was five less than the year prior. Last year during this time frame, speeding citations of 20 mph or more over the speed limit […]

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City of Upper Sandusky Enhances Navigation with Installation of Modern Way-Finding Signs

Photo: Wyandot County Chamber of Commerce New way-finding signs have been installed in the City of Upper Sandusky. The signs point the way to businesses in the city's downtown. Any businesses interested in purchasing a 2-year lease on a sign can contact Brittney Walton at the Wyandot County Chamber of Commerce or Greg Moon at the Wyandot County Office of Economic Development. There are a limited number of spots remaining.

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