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Wednesday, January 30, 2013  Ohio may force motorists to replace their license plates after seven years.

Thursday, August 16, 2012  Congressman Dennis Kucinich (D-OH) isn't buying FirstEnergy and the Nuclear Regulation Commission's reasoning behind cracks discovered at the Davis-Besse nuclear power plant last year, and is now taking his case to their higher-ups.

Tuesday, March 20, 2012  Defending a home, school or business during a violent attack can be difficult in the moment of panic, but Owen Community College hopes to prepare community members for these situations through "Alert, Lockdown, Inform, Counter and Evacuate" training classes.

Monday, March 12, 2012  A new law in Ohio creates an alert program to spread information to help find missing law enforcement officers and people suspected of seriously hurting or killing officers.

Wednesday, January 25, 2012  The Lucas County Traffic Safety Program reports that fatal crashes and motor vehicle fatalities decreased in Lucas County in 2011.

Tuesday, August 16, 2011  Protests bring out San Francisco demonstrators, but no wireless shutdowns; ACLU backs off lawsuit threat

Thursday, June 30, 2011  Sandusky firefighters will soon be wearing bullet-proof vests.

Tuesday, April 26, 2011  Thousands gathered to honor and mourn fallen Kalamazoo Public Safety Officer Eric Zapata. Zapata was shot while assisting another officer under heavy fire. Eric Zapata, 35, was a 10-year veteran.

Wednesday, April 20, 2011  The Wood County Sheriff's Department will step up its road patrols during prom season, according to Wood County Sheriff Mark Wasulyshyn. The increased patrols are funded through a grant from the Ohio Department of Public Safety.

Thursday, April 07, 2011  US gov't may use Facebook, Twitter to announce new terrorism warnings to public

Monday, September 27, 2010  Frustrated by sophisticated and often encrypted phone and e-mail technologies, U.S. officials say that law enforcement needs to improve its ability to eavesdrop on conversations involving terrorism, crimes or other public safety issues.

Thursday, May 06, 2010  A special ceremony was held at Owens Community College as 45 students graduated from Ohio's Basic Peace Officer Training Academy.

Wednesday, February 24, 2010  Ohio traffic deaths fell in 2009 to the lowest level in more than 70 years.

Tuesday, December 22, 2009  Motorists should have safety as their top priority as they travel over the holidays this winter season.

Thursday, July 23, 2009  AP IMPACT: Cash-strapped states raid 911 call-center funds collected from wireless bills