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Putnam County commissioner discusses upcoming ODOT facility
Noon Edition

Putnam County commissioner discusses upcoming ODOT facility

  • Updated Mar 10, 2026

Putnam County commissioner John Schlumbohm is in with information of a new ODOT facility and other projects!

Lima Police selected for Ohio Statewide Drone First Responder Pilot Program
Allen County
Top Story

Lima Police selected for Ohio Statewide Drone First Responder Pilot Program

  • Pearl Lewandowski
  • Updated Feb 12, 2026

The Lima Police Department will receive grant funding to integrate drone technology directly into their dispatch system.

ODOT crews continue road clearing efforts following winter storm
Allen County

ODOT crews continue road clearing efforts following winter storm

  • Sophia Fields
  • Updated Jan 27, 2026

ODOT crews are working around the clock to clear the roads after the winter storm. ODOT District 1 officials say 96 crews have been moving day and night to make sure the roads are safe to travel.

ODOT crews clear roads after snowfall, monitor conditions ahead of more snow
Allen County

ODOT crews clear roads after snowfall, monitor conditions ahead of more snow

  • Pearl Lewandowski
  • Updated Jan 15, 2026

Ohio Department of Transportation crews were out in full force working to clear roads after snowfall moved through the area.

Ohio officials urge safe driving during record Thanksgiving travel
Allen County
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Ohio officials urge safe driving during record Thanksgiving travel

  • Pearl Lewandowski
  • Updated Nov 26, 2025

AAA expects a record number of Americans to hit the road this Thanksgiving, and transportation officials say drivers should be prepared for traffic across Ohio.

Ohio State Highway Patrol investigating commercial crash in Hancock County
Hancock County
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Ohio State Highway Patrol investigating commercial crash in Hancock County

  • Katie Honigford
  • Updated Nov 13, 2025

The Findlay Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a crash involving a semi just outside of Findlay.

ODOT crews prepare equipment for winter weather across Ohio
Allen County

ODOT crews prepare equipment for winter weather across Ohio

  • Pearl Lewandowski
  • Updated Nov 5, 2025

As winter approaches, the Ohio Department of Transportation is making sure its fleet is ready to tackle whatever the season brings.

New roundabout opens at Thayer Road and State Route 81 in Lima
Allen County
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New roundabout opens at Thayer Road and State Route 81 in Lima

  • Pearl Lewandowski
  • Updated Oct 10, 2025

A new roundabout is now open at the intersection of Thayer Road and State Route 81, part of the Ohio Department of Transportation’s effort to improve traffic safety across the state.

Governor DeWine announces $12.7 Million in ODOT funding for local safety improvements
Van Wert County

Governor DeWine announces $12.7 Million in ODOT funding for local safety improvements

  • Press release written and provided by the Office of Gov. Mike DeWine
  • Aug 14, 2025

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) Director Pamela Boratyn today announced that $12.7 million in grant funding will be awarded to support several small communities with transportation infrastructure needs.

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Gov. Mike DeWine, ODOT celebrate completion of rest stop renovation outside of Van Wert
Van Wert County
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Gov. Mike DeWine, ODOT celebrate completion of rest stop renovation outside of Van Wert

  • Pearl Lewandowski
  • Updated Jul 18, 2025

Drivers passing through Van Wert on US 30 will now have a newly rebuilt rest area to visit.

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