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January 21, 2025, Press Release from the Ohio Department of Transportation District 1: LIMA, Ohio (January 21, 2025) – The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) District 1, in compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and Executive Order 11988, is seeking public comments regarding the following proposed projects. The Ohio Department of Transportation is proposing to resurface 8.11 miles of pavement along State Route 66 between the southern city limits of Delphos and the northern village limits of Spencerville and the Ohio Department of Transportation is proposing to replace the bridge that carries State Route 66 (North State Street) over Jennings Creek on the northwest side of the city of Delphos. 

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January 3, 2025, press release from the Ohio Department of Public Safety: COLUMBUS — Ahead of the forecasted snowy and icy weather conditions over the next several days, the Ohio Traffic Safety Office (OTSO) is encouraging all Ohio drivers to pay attention to local weather alerts and avoid driving in inclement weather unless necessary. Thousands of crashes occur each year in Ohio due to dangerous winter weather conditions, resulting in serious injuries and fatalities.

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The Ohio State Highway Patrol says three people died on Ohio roadways over the New Year's holiday. Troopers say two crashes led to the three fatalities between Tuesday morning and Wednesday night. One was because someone was operating a vehicle impaired, and two pedestrians were struck. The number is significantly down from 7 last year.

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January 2, 2025, press release from the Ohio State Highway Patrol: COLUMBUS – The Ohio State Highway Patrol wants all motorists to be prepared for inclement winter weather during the month ahead. As some portions of Ohio experienced in late November and early December, the ever-changing winter weather patterns can catch drivers off guard. The best way to promote safe travel during the winter months is to follow general roadway safety and ensure vehicles are winterized.

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January 2, 2025, Press Release from the Ohio State Highway Patrol: COLUMBUS - The Ohio State Highway Patrol is reporting two fatal crashes resulting in three fatalities on Ohio’s roadways during the 2024-2025 New Year’s holiday, according to provisional statistics. The two-day reporting period began at midnight on Tuesday, December 31, 2024, and ran through 11:59 p.m. on Wednesday, January 1, 2025

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An Indiana man was killed in a crash between two semis in Van Wert County Wednesday night. According to the Van Wert Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol, 64-year-old Blane Williamson was killed in the crash that happened just after 6 p.m. Thursday night at the intersection of U.S. 30 and State Route 49.