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Distracted driving is down in Ohio after new phone law, state says

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Two years after Ohio’s strengthened distracted driving law took effect, state officials report a significant reduction in crashes, injuries, and fatalities, highlighting the impact of the “phones down” legislation during National Distracted Driving Awareness Month. Signed by Gov. Mike DeWine in 2023, Senate Bill 288 made using handheld electronic devices while driving […]

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Chillicothe Police Crime Log – April 13, 2025

On April 12, 2025, the Chillicothe Police Department responded to a range of incidents across the city, including multiple reports of criminal trespass, a disorderly conduct call involving juveniles, and two arrest warrants. In addition, officers responded to a failed traffic stop involving a fleeing motorcycle, a vandalism report, and traffic violations such as an […]

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