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Ohio troopers increasing patrols over record-setting Fourth of July travel weekend
WBNS - Ohio
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The Fourth of July holiday lands in the middle of the “100 Deadliest Days of Summer” when fatal crashes spike, particularly among teen drivers and motorcyclists. FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Ohio — As millions of Americans hit the road for the Fourth of July...
Virginia woman pleads guilty to committing murder at an Ohio national park
Toledo Legal News - Ohio
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An Alexandria, Virginia woman has pleaded guilty to driving more than 300 miles across state lines after she arranged to meet a victim, whom she shot and killed at a national park in Northeast Ohio. According to court documents, Chelsea Perkins,...
Ohio man receives half-century sentence for child exploitation offenses
Buckeye Reporter - Ohio
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July 3, 2025
Rebecca C. Lutzko United States Attorney for the Northern District of Ohio | U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of OhioRebecca C. Lutzko United States Attorney for the Northern District of Ohio | U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of...
Ohio announces $137.5 million for traffic safety projects
FOX28 - Ohio
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Ohio Department of Transportation Director Pamela Boratyn announced $137.5 million in funding for 55 new traffic safety projects across 41 counties in the state. The funding is part of Ohio’s...
Ohio invests $137.5 million in traffic safety projects across 41 counties
Cleveland.com - Ohio
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July 3, 2025
Ohio is ramping up efforts to bolster roadway safety, targeting nearly $140 million at reducing traffic fatalities and injuries throughout the state. Gov. Mike DeWine and Ohio Department of Transportation Director Pamela Boratyn on Thursday...
Ohio BMV encourages obtaining ID cards for kids
Beavercreek News Current - Ohio
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July 3, 2025
File photo The state of Ohio’s BMV would like to see all children and teens issued a state-certified ID card. XENIA — Parents are encouraged to take advantage of the summer break and check into getting their children a state-issued identification...
IndyCar Preview: Honda Indy 200 at Mid-Ohio – July 4-6
BVM Sports
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July 3, 2025
The Honda Indy 200 at Mid-Ohio kicks off tomorrow, marking Ohio's largest racing event from July 4-6. Featuring a weekend full of activities, including live music, camping, and fireworks, the event showcases the NTT INDYCAR SERIES, with 27 drivers...
Ohio troopers launch July 4th safety blitz to crackdown on impaired drivers
WLWT 5 - Ohio
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July 3, 2025
Starting Thursday, you'll see more troopers on Ohio's roads as we gear up for a busy Fourth of July travel weekend.The focus is on cracking down on impaired driving.Troopers will be on high alert for impaired drivers over the holiday weekend. As...
IndyCar legend Bobby Rahal set for Mid-Ohio Grand Marshal honor as Graham carries on family legacy
Sportskeeda
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July 3, 2025
Former IndyCar driver Bobby Rahal will be serving as the Grand Marshal for the upcoming 2025 IndyCar race at Mid-Ohio. Meanwhile, Bobby’s son Graham Rahal will continue the family's legacy as he celebrates a decade since his first victory at...
TravelWise: Washington Post adds Upstate airport to its list of top 50. Here's why.
GoUpstate - South Carolina
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Just last week, the Washington Post published a list of the top 50 airports in America. Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport was on the list, ranking 26th. The recognition continues a nice win streak for GSP. In March, the Airport Council...
AAA expects record amount of Ohio travelers for 4th of July holiday
WKYC - Ohio
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July 2, 2025
'More than 72 million Americans will be traveling this Independence Holiday, and 13 million of them will be from the region that includes Ohio.' CLEVELAND — The Fourth of July travel rush is already in full swing. "It's a little busy right now. We...
TourismOhio releases 2025 Ohio Summer Events Guide
Toledo Legal News - Ohio
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School’s out. Sunscreen’s on. And Ohio’s biggest summer events are getting started. Memorial Day weekend marks the unofficial start of the summer travel season—and TourismOhio is making it easier than ever to plan your adventures with the release...
"Congrats, you just lost to Michigan 3 times" - CFB fans roast Luke Fahey as 4-star QB commits to Ryan Day's Ohio State
Sportskeeda
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July 3, 2025
Ryan Day's Ohio State landed a commitment from four-star quarterback Luke Fahey on Thursday. The six-foot-one, 200-pound signal-caller, who is part of the 2026 class, chose the Buckeyes over offers from Indiana and Stanford. BREAKING: Four-Star QB...
Ohio project helps older adults access medical care beyond county lines
Public News Service
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A new AARP grant is helping older adults in Marion County access medical care they cannot find close to home. The $15,000 award is part of AARP's largest-ever investment in rural livability projects across the nation, with 11 projects awarded in...
The Secret Behind Ohio's Yellow-and-Red License Plates
98.7 The Grand - Michigan
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July 3, 2025
Anyone driving down the highway will almost certainly never pay attention to the license plates of fellow drivers - unless, of course, you have kids playing the License Plate Game. However there are a few license plates you should really keep your...
Traveling show tells McKinley tale
Tribune Chronicle - Ohio
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Writer-director Shiloh Hart turned to local history for inspiration for this year’s Kent State University at Trumbull Summer Stock’s touring production. “My goal last year was to inspire the kids that anyone can achieve greatness,” Hart said. “I...
US Facing Storm Threats as Millions Travel for July Fourth Weekend
Newsweek
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July 3, 2025
With millions of Americans set to travel over the Fourth of July weekend, forecasters are warning stormy weather could produce potential hazards and hamper plans. Why It Matters The American Automobile Association (AAA) forecast that some 72...
West Michigan hiker killed by falling tree at Ohio nature preserve
MLive - Michigan
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July 3, 2025
GRAND RAPIDS, MI – An Ada Township woman died after she was struck by a falling tree while hiking in an Ohio state park, the Columbus Dispatch reported. Shelley VanDyke, 69, died around noon Tuesday, July 1, after a tree fell on her while she...
Should it be easier for Cleveland City Council to spend casino dollars? Today in Ohio
Cleveland.com - Ohio
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July 3, 2025
CLEVELAND, Ohio - Cleveland City Council is looking to rewrite the rules for how it spends tax dollars from casinos in neighborhoods. The goal? Resolve ongoing frustrations over how strict and slow they feel these dollars have become. We’re...
Delta-8 Ban Won’t Come Up Again For Vote In Ohio Legislature Until October
Michigan Technology News
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July 3, 2025
COLUMBUS, Ohio — A hotly debated piece of legislation failed to pass before the Ohio General Assembly went on their summer vacation that doesn’t end until October. “I’m hopeful that the legislature will wrap this up and give us a bill and we can...