Joe Lyons •
July 7, 2023
Ashland Downtown Dream Cruise and Car Show Saturday, July 8, 2023
Registration 8:00 to Noon • Awards presented throughout the show
Dream Cruise at 3:00 • 400 Dash Plaques • Door Prizes • 50/50′ Raffle • DJ
Food Court • Register by Donation – must be registered to qualify for awards
For more information call Sandra at 419-651-9881 or Ken at 419-651-3471
Joe Lyons •
July 7, 2023
Ashland – As part of the Patrol’s ongoing efforts to make Ohio’s roadways safer, troopers are continuing to focus on impaired driving enforcement.
From 2020 to 2022, there were 38,736 OVI-related crashes on Ohio roadways, killing 2,131 people and injuring 23,245 others. During that same period, troopers removed 50,162 impaired drivers from Ohio roadways.
“Those who drive impaired endanger the lives of everyone on the roadways,” said Governor Mike DeWine. “With so many safe transportation options available, please don’t make a poor decision that could put your life and the lives of others at risk.”
During the same time frame, Franklin (4,109), Cuyahoga (3,375), Hamilton (2,793) and Montgomery (1,883) counties led the state in OVI-related crashes. These four counties accounted for nearly 31 percent of OVI-related crashes in Ohio.
“Each day our troopers see the devastating toll of impaired driving,” said Colonel Charles A. Jones, Patrol superintendent. “Please plan ahead and designate a sober driver, so another life is not lost to the preventable act of getting behind the wheel impaired.”
The public is encouraged to call #677 to report impaired drivers, drug activity, or stranded motorists.
A statistical map containing OVI-related crash and citation information.
Joe Lyons •
July 6, 2023
Video release from the following agencies, Ohio Highway Patrol, Ashland County Sheriff’s Office, Ashland Police Division. ***Video was edited by ACP News***
Ashland County Sheriff’s Office Deputies, Ashland Troopers from the Post of the Ohio Highway Patrol, along with the Ashland Police Division Officers were involved in a high-speed pursuit, on the 4th of July, around 4pm. The pursuit started on US 30 and ended at the intersection of US Route 250 and State Route 89, with a rollover accident.
The pursuit started on US Route 30, when a Trooper clocked a 16-year-old male from Magnolia, in Carroll County, Ohio, at 101 miles per hour.
The juvenile quickly exited US Route 30, onto State Route 60. It is unclear what happened from that point, other than that he was spotted on County Road 775.
According to the scanner, an Ashland County Sheriff’s Office Deputy spotted the juvenile on State Route 511, at speeds over 100 mph, and the pursuit then came into the city limits of Ashland where the Ashland Police joined.
The pursuit went North on US Route 42 to State Route 89, speeds again were over 100 mph going Southbound.
The pursuit ended as the juvenile crossed the US Route 250 and State Route 89 intersection at a high rate of speed, losing control and going off the right side of the highway.
The juvenile’s car, a 2005, Chevy Malibu rolled multiple times, ejecting the male, striking a tree, before coming to rest in the front lawn of 1412 State Route 89.
Jeromesville Fire Department & EMS responded to the scene and transported the juvenile to UH Samaritan Medical Center, where he was life flighted to Akron Children’s Hospital.
A 9mm semi-automatic was found in the vehicle. Charges are pending through the Ashland County Prosecutor’s Office.
*** Parts of the video have been redacted in order to not show the juvenile***
Joe Lyons •
July 6, 2023
COLUMBUS – The Ohio State Highway Patrol is reporting 11 people lost their lives in nine traffic crashes during the July Fourth reporting period, which began Monday, July 3 and ended Monday, July 4. Impairment was determined to be a factor in two of those crashes and a safety belt was not used in three of those crashes.
Troopers made 133 arrests for impaired driving and 96 for drug-related charges. The Patrol responded to 249 crashes and rendered assistance to 1,067 motorists. In total, troopers made 13,634 contacts with the motoring public.
During last year’s Fourth of July reporting period, from July 1 through 4, a total of 16 fatal crashes killed 16 people. Of those, 11 crashes and 11 fatalities involved alcohol and/or drugs. Of the seven fatalities in which safety belts were available, five were unbelted. There were seven motorcyclists and two pedestrians also killed during this time frame.
Motorists are encouraged to call #677 to report impaired drivers or drug activity.
A statewide breakdown of enforcement and crashes during the Fourth of July holiday reporting period can be found here.
Joe Lyons •
July 6, 2023
This year’s theme is “History’s Real Action Figures” with various events July 11-15, 2023. Check out the full schedule and event program.
https://www.ashlandchautauqua.org/
Joe Lyons •
July 6, 2023
The City of Ashland will be treating for mosquitos throughout the entire City. Insecticide will be applied throughout each of the Wards and will also include the areas of Brookside Park, Brookside West Park, Cahn Grove Park, Community Soccer Stadium, Spring Run Park on 16th Street, Emmons Field, Miller Field, Evergreen Park, and Davis Road Parks utilizing the services of an area contractor.
The mosquito control application uses a combination of fogging and spraying, depending on the size of the area. The larger parks will utilize fogging around the perimeter of the parks, the ballfields, and the tree lines with minimum impact to the fields and grass areas. The city streets and smaller parks will be sprayed or fogged. To find out more about the insecticide used, please see the material safety data sheet for the insecticide below.
The following areas will be treated beginning at approximately 8:00pm on their respective date:
Ward 1 & 2—July 13th & July 17th
Ward 3 & 4—July 14th & July 18th
For more information, please see the City’s website at ashland-ohio.com/mosquito-control
Joe Lyons •
July 5, 2023
(Just released body-cam video)
Ashland County Sheriff’s Office Deputies, Ashland Troopers from the Post of the Ohio Highway Patrol, along with the Ashland Police Division Officers were involved in a high-speed pursuit, on the 4th of July, around 4pm. The pursuit started on US 30 and ended at the intersection of US Route 250 and State Route 89, with a rollover accident.
The pursuit started on US Route 30, when a Trooper clocked a 16-year-old male from Magnolia, in Carroll County, Ohio, at 101 miles per hour.
The juvenile quickly exited US Route 30, onto State Route 60. It is unclear what happened from that point, other than that he was spotted on County Road 775.
According to the scanner, an Ashland County Sheriff’s Office Deputy spotted the juvenile on State Route 511, at speeds over 100 mph, and the pursuit then came into the city limits of Ashland where the Ashland Police joined.
The pursuit went North on US Route 42 to State Route 89, speeds again were over 100 mph going Southbound.
The pursuit ended as the juvenile crossed the US Route 250 and State Route 89 intersection at a high rate of speed, losing control and going off the right side of the highway.
The juvenile’s car, a 2005, Chevy Malibu rolled multiple times, ejecting the male, striking a tree, before coming to rest in the front lawn of 1412 State Route 89.
Jeromesville Fire Department & EMS responded to the scene and transported the juvenile to UH Samaritan Medical Center, where he was life flighted to Akron Children’s Hospital.
A 9mm semi-automatic was found in the vehicle. Charges are pending through the Ashland County Prosecutor’s Office.
Note: Video from the Ashland County Sheriff’s Office (Body Cam)
I have requested the dash-cam & body-cam video from the Ashland Police Division & the Ohio Highway Patrol.
*** Parts of the video have been redacted in order to not show the juvenile***
Joe Lyons •
July 2, 2023
Canaan Township – The Wooster Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a two vehicle fatal crash in Wayne County’s Canaan Township. The crash occurred on July 1, 2023 at 3:09 pm at the intersection of State Route 83 at the State Route 604.
Nancy Hastings, age 74, of Marshallville, Ohio was operating a 2016 GMC Terrain SUV eastbound on State Route 604. Mrs. Hastings was wearing a seatbelt at the time of crash.
Scott W. Peto, age 53, of Lodi, Ohio was operating a 2004 Ford F-350 pickup southbound on State Route 83. Mr. Peto was not wearing a seatbelt at the time of crash.
Initial investigation revealed the GMC Terrain was traveling east on State Route 604 and had failed to yield from the stop sign after initially stopping. The GMC pulled into the intersection and was struck on the driver’s side by the Ford F-350. The Ford F-350 was traveling south on State Route 83 at this time.
After initial contact, both vehicles then traveled off the southeast portion of State Route 83 into an open field. Mrs. Hasting was pronounced deceased at the scene. She was extricated from the vehicle by the Wayne County Coroners Office. Mr. Peto was transported from the scene to Wooster Community Hospital by Canaan Township Fire and EMS with unknown juries.
The patrol was assisted on scene by the Wayne County Coroners Office, Canaan Township Fire/EMS, Wayne County Sheriffs Office and TNT Towing. The crash remains under investigation at this time.
Joe Lyons •
July 2, 2023
A 4th of July Message from George Washington
George Washington would like all Americans to have a wonderful Fourth of July, and remember what a great Nation God has given to us in our freedoms.
May we never forget.
Joe Lyons •
July 1, 2023
Brandon Carpenter, of Carpenter’s Customs, who builds show trucks, and Chad Violet, of RoadWorks spent the evening on the 29th of June, doing a photo shoot of their latest Semi, designed by RoadWorks and crafted by Carpenter’s Customs.
I spoke with Brandon Carpenter during the photo shoot, by Chad Viollet.
Check them out at the following links:
Brandon Carpenter
https://www.facebook.com/brandon.carpenter.566
Chad Violet
https://www.roadworksmfg.com/
Photos by Chad Violet