Troopers with the Ohio State Highway Patrol are urging drivers to stay safe and alert this holiday weekend.
The Ohio State Highway Patrol says troopers will be out in full force through the weekend and into Tuesday for the St. Patrick's Day holiday.
While an exciting weekend is on the way with the super bowl, it is still important to pay attention on the roads. The fatal crash report of 2025 highlighted 13 fatal crashes as well as over 3 thousand non-fatal crashes.
City officials have issued a snow emergency that requires residents to follow a specific way of parking after a snowfall.
Based on that feedback, the city developed a range of traffic-calming strategies aimed at improving safety and quality of life for residents. Proposed measures include high-visibility enforcement, raised crosswalks and other tools designed to slow traffic and discourage unnecessary through traffic.
With summer travel season in full swing, the Ohio State Highway Patrol is reminding drivers of the importance of adhering to posted speed limits.
The Van Wert Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol, in partnership with the Van Wert Police Department, will team up tonight [June 13], in Van Wert, to remove impaired drivers from roadways in Van Wert County.
Earlier this month, the Ohio State Highway Patrol, along with members of the 6-State Trooper Project, joined forces to focus on safety belt enforcement.
The Ohio State Highway Patrol and local law enforcement will be out enforcing safe and responsible driving during the Memorial Day weekend.
May 12, 2025, Press Release from the Van Wert County Sheriff's Office: