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Yesterday at 7:52 AM  Drivers traveling on the Ohio Turnpike will have to pay higher tolls as the Ohio Turnpike commission is expected to approve toll increases July 15.

Tuesday, May 21, 2013  The Ohio Department of Transportation has revealed which sections of rural interstate highway will have a higher speed limit of 70 mph instead of 65 mph starting July 1.

Tuesday, May 14, 2013  The Ohio Turnpike Commission's plan to increase tolls continues to meet with some strong opposition.

Wednesday, May 08, 2013  The Milan Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal crash that killed a Fremont man on Wednesday.

Wednesday, April 10, 2013  Ohio Turnpike tolls are expected to increase by 25 cents for cars and $1 for trucks for a cross-state trip next year.

Monday, April 01, 2013  Ohio Governor John Kasich has signed a new transportation budget bill which, in part, puts more drivers in the speed zone.

Thursday, March 28, 2013  Ready, aim: Phillies' minor league club to debut 'urinal gaming system' at Pennsylvania ballpark

Friday, March 22, 2013  A bill setting in motion Gov. John Kasich's plan for a $1.5 billion Ohio Turnpike bond sale and increasing Ohio's speed limit to 70 mph on rural interstate highways has cleared the state legislature.

Thursday, March 21, 2013  Ohio drivers could soon be cruising at 70 mph on rural interstate highways.

Saturday, March 16, 2013  A Perrysburg woman was among many injured in a fatal bus crash in Pennsylvania carrying a woman's lacrosse team.

Saturday, March 02, 2013  New legislation passing through the house and senate may pave the way to an improved Ohio Turnpike, but could raise your travel costs.

Thursday, February 28, 2013  The Ohio House has approved Republican Gov. John Kasich's proposal to raise around $1.5 billion for state highway projects through Ohio Turnpike bonds.

Thursday, February 21, 2013  UPDATE: One westbound lane of the Ohio Turnpike has been reopened following a multi-vehicle crash at mile marker 32 near Wauseon Thursday  morning.

Tuesday, February 19, 2013  Ohio Gov. John Kasich takes his annual State of the State address to Lima on Tuesday.

Thursday, January 31, 2013  Two men are behind bars in Wood County after a cocaine bust on the Ohio Turnpike.