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Newark Advocate

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Licking County to close River Road at SR 16, citing traffic safety concerns

Licking County will completely close but permit emergency access at River Road and State Road 16 in a push to keep drivers safe. There isn’t a merge lane for commuters turning onto Route 16 from River Road, which the Ohio Department of Transportation said threatens traffic safety . The agency believes closing the intersection could help prevent crashes after there were 14, half of which resulted in injuries, there between 2021 and 2025. The intersection is 7 miles west of Newark in Granville Township. The closure will shift how residents in the Mill Race neighborhood access the highway, pushing them to James Road and others that ODOT expects would see more traffic because of the change. Commissioner Tim Bubb, Duane Flowers and Rick Black voted unanimously Nov. 2 to approve a petition from ODOT to close the intersection to commuters but allow emergency access. Each of them cited safety in their reasoning, with Bubb stating he believes safety concerns outweigh convenience. "At the end of the day, safety for our children, people who live here and thousands of people who drive on that intersection – safety trumps just about everything," Bubb said during a Nov. 2 meeting. "Tolerating an unsafe

Licking County, OH · 7d

NBC4 Columbus

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Columbus gas prices higher one month after Ohio’s gas tax pause

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — One month after Gov. Mike DeWine signed a pause on Ohio’s gas tax into law, removing the tax on gasoline and diesel for a 90-day period, prices remain higher than they were 30 days ago. According to GasBuddy’s survey of 500 stations in central Ohio cities, gas prices fell by 32.8 […]

Columbus, OH · 7d

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Heniff to develop Ohio terminal for Cargill

Heniff Transportation Systems will develop an Ohio sweetener transload facility dedicated to serving Cargill and its customers. The Jeffersonville-area terminal will offer storage, rail transloading, bulk trucking, tank washing and access to major railroads and interstates. Construction is scheduled to begin before year-end, with Heniff Food Grade operating the facility...

Jeffersonville, OH · 7d
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Columbus drivers see relief at the pump as average gas price falls 32.8 cents in a week

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — Average gas prices in Columbus have fallen 32.8 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $4.12 Monday, according to GasBuddy's survey of 500 stations in Columbus. Prices in Columbus are 2.2 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand $1.18 higher than a year ago. The national average price of diesel has decreased 5.9 cents compared to a week ago and stands at $6.281 per gallon.

Columbus, OH · 7d
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1808Delaware

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ODOT Road Project Report For November 1 – November 7

Work continues on the region’s roadways. Below is information from the Ohio Department of Transportation for improvement and construction projects for Delaware and Franklin Counties during the coming week. As always, work is weather dependent. As a reminder, continuous updates on traffic bottlenecks and closures is provided 24 hours...

Delaware County, OH · 9d

NewsForce 24/7

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ODOT Closes I-70 Westbound Downtown Columbus All Weekend for Bridge Work

Drivers crossing downtown Columbus this Halloween weekend will need a different route west, because the Ohio Department of Transportation is closing Interstate 70 westbound between Interstate 71 and State Route 315 from 10 p.m. Friday, Oct. 30, until after 5 a.m. Monday, Nov. 2, according to ODOT information reported by The Columbus Dispatch. The closure […]

Columbus, OH · 10d

columbusunderground.com

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Going off the Rails on the Crazy Train? Try a Rail Car Instead

I think I was born with a fascination with trains. I remember the train whistle cooing in the distance on clear nights in my childhood home. I kind of vaguely remember my first train ride and the “ker-clunk” of giant iron wheels rolling on tracks laid long ago, lulling me into a sense of peace. I look back fondly on the train set I had as a child, and all the millions of pounds of plastic rocks I delivered from one side of the loop to the other. And I definitely recall walking the rails like a tightrope with my father as a fun evening activity.

Columbus, OH · 9d

The Daily Sun

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EPA response to 2023 Ohio derailment will be investigated

The Environmental Protection Agency’s response to the disastrous 2023 East Palestine train derailment will be investigated after dozens of residents of the small town on the Ohio-Pennsylvania and Vice President JD Vance requested the review. The Inspector General of the EPA announced the investigation Tuesday to assess the agency’s response to the worst rail disaster in more than a decade. Resident Jami Wallace said she is glad the concerns raised by people who live in the area are getting attention again. She has tracked more than 80 cases of cancer among residents.

East Palestine, OH · 8d

dailycourt.com

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Ohio State Highway Patrol urges drivers and passengers to always wear a safety belt

As busy travel holidays approach, the Ohio State Highway Patrol (OSHP) is reminding all drivers and passengers of the importance of wearing a safety belt. This is the single most effective way to save lives and reduce injuries in the event of a crash. “Wearing a seat belt is a...

Ohio · 7d

takemetotn.com

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Experience Fall Like Never Before On This 2-Hour Ohio Train Ride

Vintage trains still roll through the hardwood hills of southeastern Ohio, and a restored 1920 steam locomotive makes appearances on special excursions. Volunteers have kept the Hocking Valley Scenic Railway going since 1972. The fall trains roll out Thursday through Sunday all October long. One even sneaks into November 1...

Ohio · 11d

Country Herald

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Ohio Deer Alert Today: I-71 Drivers Face November Collision Risks

Ohio's fall deer mating season raises collision concerns on major interstates.

Ohio · 9d

NewsForce 24/7

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COTA Launches First Customer Experience Plan to Improve Columbus-Area Bus Rides

The Central Ohio Transit Authority launched its first Customer Experience Action Plan on Thursday, October 29, a roadmap the Columbus-area agency says is meant to improve every part of a rider’s trip, from planning it and paying the fare to boarding and reaching a destination, according to COTA’s announcement via GlobeNewswire. COTA said the launch […]

Columbus, OH · 11d

WTOL 11

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Ohio leads country in gas price increase during tax holiday

Ohio · 10d

NewsForce 24/7

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Ohio Offers $15 Ride Credits in Franklin County for Halloween Weekend

Franklin County residents heading out for Halloween weekend can claim up to $15 in Uber or Lyft credits under Project Plan Ahead, a program the Ohio Traffic Safety Office announced on Oct. 28 it will activate for the holiday. The office, a division of the Ohio Department of Public Safety, said credits can be redeemed […]

Franklin County, OH · 11d

Chillicothe Gazette

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Speed limit enforcement coming to Yoctangee Park with new ordinance

CHILLICOTHE— For years, drivers going through Yoctangee Park have been encouraged to drive slowly and watch out for pedestrians and wildlife, but a recent ordinance passed by Chillicothe's City Council just codified these limits. More Park News: Ribbon cutting held for the first completed Yoctangee Park upgrade Previously, Chillicothe did not have any specifically established speed limits for Tritscheller Road, Enderlin Circle, Yaple Road, Back Road, and Borlands Crossing. In a request to council, Safety Service Director Jeff Carman stated that codifying speed limits for these roads would give police clear legal authority to enforce speeding violations within the park. The new speed limits for these roadways in Yoctangee Park are 10 mph. This legislation was passed during the Oct. 26 regular city council meeting. In the same request to the council, Carman requested officials consider a speed limit for the Paint Creek Recreational Trail within city limits. Motor vehicles are not permitted on the path, but e-bikes are. A committee is currently looking into this request. This article originally appeared on Chillicothe Gazette: Speed limit enforcement coming to Yoctangee Park with new ordinance

Chillicothe, OH · 12d

mindfullyamerican.com

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7 Secrets Ohio School Bus Drivers Wish Parents Understood

Most mornings, the bus pulls up and the kids climb on without a hitch. But school bus drivers see a side of the route that parents don’t, and Ohioans with kids may be surprised by some of what they’d like families to know. Here’s what bus drivers wish...

Ohio · 14d

WJW FOX 8 News Cleveland

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Ohio troopers use rollover simulator to warn teen drivers

Ohio troopers brought a rollover simulator to Loudonville High School to show students how seat belts can save lives as fatal crashes involving teen drivers rise.

Loudonville, OH · 11d

WOWO News

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Ohio Gas Tax Debate Grows as Economists Weigh Pay-Per-Mile Road Fees

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WOWO) — Ohio economists are divided over whether the state should replace its gasoline tax with a fee based on how many miles drivers travel, as policymakers face questions about road funding, electric vehicles, privacy and fairness. A survey conducted last week by Scioto Analysis found that...

Ohio · 11d

Country Herald

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Ohio Winter 2026-27 Weather Awareness: Snow Car Checklist

From Cleveland to Columbus and Cincinnati, five car problems could leave drivers stranded in snow.

Ohio · 10d

sciotovalleyguardian.com

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U.S. 23 led Pickaway County crashes since 2021, mayor says

SOUTH BLOOMFIELD, Ohio — U.S. 23 recorded 1,874 reported crashes in Pickaway County between Jan. 1, 2021, and Oct. 13, 2026 — more than any other route tracked in the county — according to Ohio State Highway Patrol data presented at a meeting on the corridor’s future, South Bloomfield Mayor Aaron Thomas said.

Pickaway County, OH · 12d