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The Van Wert Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol held an OVI checkpoint Friday evening on US 127 just south of Fox Road in the city of Van Wert.  The Ohio State Highway Patrol in partnership with the Van Wert Police Department hoped to deter impaired driving tonight.    

Many of us look forward to the cookouts and fireworks that come with the 4th of July, but this summer holiday can cause quite a mess for law enforcement at times.