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Businesses in Athens say they’re losing sales from the West Union Street traffic restrictions
By: Alison Patton
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Athens business owners say they are losing money and may have to lay employees off because of traffic flow from the construction on West Union Street…. Read More
Athens leaders are considering a switch to two-way traffic on historic Court Street
By: David Forster
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) – City leaders are considering turning Court Street in historic uptown Athens into a two-way street. The plan is to also do the same with the one-way… Read More
Speed limit reduced temporarily on 2 roads near Marshall University
By: Associated Press
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HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (AP) — The speed limit on two roads near Marshall University have been temporarily reduced while officials conduct a traffic study to determine if permanent changes are needed… Read More
Southeast Ohio Has A High Rate Of Fatal Crashes, But The Reasons Why Remain Elusive
By: David Forster
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Southeast Ohio has a high number of fatal traffic crashes relative to the state overall, and this year is on track to be one of the… Read More
Athens County Cracking Down On Traffic Violations
By: Curtis Feder
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) – The Athens County Sheriff’s Office announced it will crack down harder on traffic violations in June. “Many Americans believe they won’t be ticketed if they drive… Read More
ODOT Proposes Removing Johnson Road Connection To U.S. 33
By: Michelle Rotuno-Johnson
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — The Ohio Department of Transportation has proposed closing the Johnson Road connection to U.S. 33 in spring 2021 to reduce the chance of serious vehicle crashes…. Read More
Lawmakers Consider Hiking Penalties For Drivers Passing School Buses
By: Karen Kasler | Statehouse News Bureau
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State lawmakers are looking at a bill that would hike the penalties for passing a school bus as it’s picking up or dropping off kids. Audrey Napier’s 11-year-old granddaughter Lizzie Robertson-Rutland was… Read More
6-State Trooper Project to Focus on Move Over Law
By: Associated Press
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — The State Highway Patrol in Ohio and other members of the 6-State Trooper Project will be collaborating on education and enforcement of the Move Over law…. Read More
Stretch of West Virginia Highway to see More Police Patrols
By: Associated Press
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WINFIELD, W.Va. (AP) – West Virginia State Police are set to increase patrols on 3-mile section of U.S. Route 35 known for deadly crashes. WSAZ reports there have been six… Read More
Holiday Period Had Fewest Ohio Traffic Deaths Since 1991
By: Associated Press
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – The State Highway Patrol says six people were killed in Ohio traffic crashes over this year’s Thanksgiving travel season – the lowest number of traffic fatalities… Read More
Judge In Toledo Blocks New Ohio Law On Traffic Camera Use
By: Associated Press
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A northwest Ohio judge has blocked in Toledo a new state law sharply restricting use of traffic camera enforcement around the state. The Blade newspaper of Toledo reports that Lucas… Read More