The following is work scheduled to occur in the coming week on state highways in Defiance, Paulding, Putnam and Van Wert Counties. Defiance: State Route 18 between township Road 115 and Glenberg Road will close beginning August 8 for culvert replacements at three locations: two located west of Sherwood, one east of Sherwood. Work is…
Category: Road Construction
*TODAY* LANE RESTRICTION Green Street/Elm Street (NIPSCO) (City of New Haven)
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LANE RESTRICTION Green Street/Elm Street (NIPSCO) (City of New Haven) Green Street at Elm Street in New Haven will have a lane restriction January 25, 2017 for NIPSCO. This restriction will be in place until 5:00 p.m. **No Detour will be posted** **A Flagger will be present** **Proceed with caution**
ODOT Inspects Snow-Fighting Equipment In Preparation For Winter
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The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) is preparing for winter 2016/2017 by readying its snow and ice equipment, filling salt barns and ensuring operators and mechanics are well trained. Throughout October and November, ODOT crews around the state will conduct 150-point inspections to repair and fine tune snow removal equipment in preparation for winter. The…
Village of Antwerp: Road Re-Opened
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The repair to Water Plant Drive is completed and the drive is now open.
District-Wide Herbicide Treatments Scheduled to Begin Tuesday
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The Indiana Department of Transportation announces that herbicide treatments are scheduled for various counties throughout INDOT’s Fort Wayne District, beginning Tuesday, September 7, weather permitting. Motorists may encounter slow-moving vehicles on state and federal roadways (listed below), as crews work to spray more than 4,000 acres of state right-of-way for invasive/noxious. With effective herbicide applications,…
State Patrol Investigating Fatal Crash in Williams County
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Bryan – The Defiance Post of the Highway Patrol is currently investigating a fatal crash that occurred on Thursday, August 4th 2016 at 7:25 pm, on State Route 576 at the intersection of US 6, in Williams County. A 1999 Buick Century, driven by Debbie Jo Riley, 51 years old, of Montpelier, Ohio was northbound…
Randall Smith Memorial Highway Dedicated
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It has been a year since, “Randall Smith” was called by Bob Habern. “Randall Scott Smith”, Habern repeated. The roll call took place in complete silence. Though others responded, Randall did not answer. Bob, District Disabled Veteran’s Commander Chapter 54, called again, louder this time, “Petty Officer, Second Class, Randall Smith”. After a short delay,…
State Patrol Investigating Serious Injury Crash in Paulding County
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Emerald Township – The Ohio State Highway Patrol’s Van Wert Post is investigating an injury crash that occurred at approximately 10:20 A.M. Friday morning on County Road 232 at County Road 133, in Paulding County. A 2001 Chevrolet Blazer was northbound on County Road 133. A 2001 Ford Focus, driven by Rita Pender, age 26,…
State Patrol Investigating Serious Injury Crash in Van Wert County
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Tully Township – The Ohio State Highway Patrol’s Van Wert Post is investigating an injury crash that occurred at approximately 5:35 P.M. Wednesday afternoon on US 30 at SR 49, in Van Wert County. A 1995 Holiday Imperial RV, driven by Brian Erne, age 53, of Warsaw, Indiana was eastbound on US 30. A 1999…
Fairground Drive Reopens Immediately with Structural Engineer’s Blessing
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Paulding, Ohio—The Paulding County Commissioners received confirmation today from a Structural Engineer that the county-owned communications tower located at the west end of the county fairgrounds parking lot is not currently at risk for failure. The reported overloads in the engineering study produced for Paulding Putnam Electric Cooperative, Inc. are for iced condition (40-MPH wind…
400′ Tower Closing Fairground Drive
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A second opinion by engineer will determine safety of the area for the public. Road Closure-Restricted Area Paulding, Ohio—Local officials are taking safety precautions regarding a recent engineering study on the county-owned communications tower located at the west end of the county fairgrounds parking lot located in the Village of Paulding. Paulding Putnam Electric, who…
One Killed in Two Vehicle Crash on SR 114 in Paulding County
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Grover Hill– The Van Wert Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a two vehicle fatal crash that occurred on State Route 114 near the village of Grover Hill in Paulding County. At approximately 4:00 p.m. William Bates, 63, of Grover Hill was driving east on State Route 114 near mile post 8…
Paulding County Closing Dangerous Intersections on US 24
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The US #24 Traffic Study Meeting this afternoon revealed that the study shows Paulding Co. Rd. 83 and Co. Rd. 143 are designated to get overpasses and the remaining County and Township roads will be closed off. Reality is, this is just in the planning stages only! This is 5 to 7 years at least……
