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August 28, 2024, Press Release from the Ohio Department of Commerce: COLUMBUS, Ohio – The beginning of football season also means the beginning of tailgating season in parking lots across Ohio. Before gameday arrives, the Ohio Department of Commerce's Divisions of Liquor Control and Cannabis Control remind Ohioans to make safe, responsible and legal decisions regarding the use of alcohol and cannabis leading up to kickoff. Tailgaters should always adhere to Ohio’s underage and open container laws. Ohioans cannot legally consume alcohol in public places that are outside of a liquor permit holder’s premises or the boundaries of a Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area (DORA) during its active hours.

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August 23, 2024, Press Release from the Ohio State Highway Patrol: Findlay - The Ohio State Highway Patrol, in conjunction with the Findlay Police Department, the University of Findlay Police Department, and the Hancock County Sheriff’s Office, announced today an OVI checkpoint will be held from 8P.M. to 12A.M. tonight, on Main Street, in the City of Findlay, Hancock County.

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July 19, 2024, Press Release from the Ohio State Highway Patrol: LIMA – The Ohio State Highway Patrol announced today that an OVI checkpoint will be held from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM tonight on State Route 81 near mile post 19, in Allen County. The OVI checkpoint, funded by federal grant funds, is planned to deter and intercept impaired drivers.

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June 28, 2024, Press Release from the Ohio State Highway Patrol: Wapakoneta - The Ohio State Highway Patrol announced today that an OVI checkpoint will be held from 7 P.M. through 9 P.M. tonight on County Road 25A, in Auglaize County. Partner agencies assisting with the checkpoint include the Auglaize County Sheriff s Office, the Wapakoneta Police Department, and the Ohio Department of Transportation.

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June 7, 2024, Press Release from the Ohio State Highway Patrol, Defiance Post: DEFIANCE – The Ohio State Highway Patrol, in conjunction with the Bryan Police Department and the Williams County Sheriff’s Office, announced today, that an OVI checkpoint will be held from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM tonight on North Main Street in Bryan, Ohio, in Williams County. The OVI checkpoint, funded by federal grant funds, is planned to deter and intercept impaired drivers.