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Holidays impacted by 2022 Ohio fireworks law change

Posted by Paula Scott on Wednesday, June 28, 2023

Want to know when you or your neighbors can discharge fireworks? Ohio law regarding fireworks changed on July 1, 2022. It is now legal to discharge 1.4G consumer fireworks on specified dates. A white paper from the state fire marshal is summarized below. The full document is HERE.

Discharge is permitted on specific days and at specific times if not banned or further restricted by a local political subdivision. Ohioans may discharge 1.4G consumer fireworks only from 4 p.m. until 11 p.m. (with specified variations) on the following dates: 

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June 23 Patrol OVI checkpoint on State Route 309

Posted by Staff on Friday, June 23, 2023

LIMA–The Ohio State Highway Patrol announced today that an OVI checkpoint will be held from 6:00-8:00 p.m. on June 23 on State Route 309 near mile post 17, in Allen County.

The OVI checkpoint, funded by federal grant funds, is planned to deter and intercept impaired drivers.

The checkpoint will also be held in conjunction with nearby saturation patrols to aggressively combat impaired driver-related injury and fatal crashes.

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Hardin County CSEA warrant amnesty week

Posted by Paula Scott on Tuesday, June 20, 2023

The Hardin County Hardin County Child Support Enforcement Agency in cooperation with the Hardin County Sheriff Office is having a warrant amnesty week from June 19, 2023, through June 22, 2023.

Anyone with a warrant issued for child support can meet with a CSEA representative and have the warrant recalled at no cost.

The event began on June 19 and continues:

Tuesday, June 20 - 2:00-4:00 p.m.

Wednesday, June 21 - 9:00 -11:00 a.m.

Thursday, June 22 -2:00-4:00 p.m.

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A week of calls to the Ada Police Department

Posted by Staff on Thursday, June 8, 2023

By Paula Scott

At twice-monthly meetings of the Ada Council, Ada Police Chief Alec Cooper provides councilors and the mayor with an update including the total number of calls received since the last meeting.

But what is a week of calls like for Ada's finest? The Hardin County Sheriff's dispatch log for June 1-7 shows the following calls including 12 medical emergencies, 9 traffic stops and a range of other vehicle-related issues. Stay tuned for the Icon's report on the June 6 council meeting including Chief Cooper's update.

June 1 - Neighbor Complaint

June 1 - Vehicle Breaking And Entering

June 1 - Property Damage Accident

June 1- New

June 1 - Property Damage Accident

June 1- 911 Open Line/Accidental Dial

June 1 - Follow-Up

June 1 - Medical Emergency

June 1- 911 Open Line/Accidental Dial

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Roadway fatalities increase over Memorial Day weekend

Posted by Staff on Monday, June 5, 2023

COLUMBUS – The Ohio State Highway Patrol is reporting 22 crashes resulting in 23 deaths on Ohio’s roadways during the 2023 Memorial Day weekend according to provisional statistics. This is the highest number of traffic fatalities in Ohio since 2020 when 20 individuals were killed. The four-day reporting period began Friday, May 26 and ran through Monday, May 29.

During the reporting period, state troopers made 19,980 traffic enforcement contacts, including 399 impaired driving arrests, 233 drug arrests and 2,797 safety belt citations. In addition, the Patrol made 10,463 non-enforcement contacts including 2,107 motorist assists.

Motorists are reminded that roadway safety is a shared responsibility and are encouraged to call #677 to report drug activity and dangerous or impaired driving.

For a statewide breakdown of enforcement and crashes during the Memorial Day holiday weekend, please visit: https://statepatrol.ohio.gov/static/links/MemorialDay2023_PIO.pdf\.

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Roadway fatalities increase over Memorial Day weekend

Posted by Staff on Saturday, June 3, 2023

COLUMBUS – The Ohio State Highway Patrol is reporting 22 crashes resulting in 23 deaths on Ohio’s roadways during the 2023 Memorial Day weekend according to provisional statistics. This is the highest number of traffic fatalities in Ohio since 2020 when 20 individuals were killed. The four-day reporting period began Friday, May 26 and ran through Monday, May 29.

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