In the News
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As law enforcers vow vigilance for the holiday, Erie County says DWI arrests slightly lower
With the Independence Day holiday looming, police are again vowing to be extra watchful of suspected driving under the influence of alcohol or other intoxicants. Read More >
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How to talk to kids, teens about underage drinking
Before school lets out for the summer, Dr. Ben Nordstrom is giving parents a homework assignment: Talk to your kids about alcohol. Read More >
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Lyft partnering with NY bars to help reduce drunk driving
New York bars want to make sure you get home safe after a night out. Read More >
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New program aims to help parents talk to kids about alcohol
The Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Control Authority has launched a new program to help parents address the dangers of alcohol with their teens. Read More >
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State Highway Patrol, Gov. DeWine stress responsible teen driving as prom approaches
The Ohio State Highway Patrol and Governor Mike DeWine are reminding students and parents that teens are one of the most at-risk groups for crashes. Read More >
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Opinion/Commentary: Drunken driving vs. technology
With warmer weather and longer days, more Virginians are getting on the road to enjoy our state’s wineries, breweries, festivals, and nightlife Read More >
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Agents remind parents and students of Ohio’s alcohol law ahead of prom
Throughout the prom and graduation season, the Ohio Investigative Unit (OIU) encourages parents and students to refrain from participating in illegal and dangerous behavior, such as providing alcohol to minors and consuming underage. Read More >
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Cops Draw Blood to Catch Impaired Drivers
A police officer conducts a field sobriety test on a driver suspected of driving while impaired by marijuana in Fullerton, California. Read More >
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Local College Students join effort to prevent underage drinking
While national news has focused on the recent sentencing of four Penn State college students for the tragic hazing death of Timothy Piazza in 2017, several local college students are making a positive difference by taking part in Operation Safe ... Read More >
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Greene County Underage Drinking Task Force celebrates 20 years, shares promising stats
Back in the day, underage drinking was an accepted norm in Greene County — or at least "tolerated as inevitable," according to information presented Monday morning. Read More >
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AAA hosts safe driving expo for Louisville teens
Dozens of students at a local high school took a break from class to take part in a safe driving expo. Read More >
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Community Impact Team Offers Information on Underage Drinking
Many parents wrestle with the issue of underage drinking. Ideally, no parent wants their teen to drink or use drugs, but some parents are tempted to accept teen drinking as a harmless rite of passage. Read More >