3/8 -- For many Americans, St. Patrick's Day has become a popular night to celebrate with friends and family with a green beer in hand. Unfortunately, due to the large volume of impaired drivers, the night has also become very dangerous. Wellington Fire Department Chief and Safe Community Coalition (SCC) member, Bob Walker warns, "Alcohol, drugs and driving don't mix. Don't test your luck this St. Patrick's Day. Drive Sober."

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3/5 -- Senior Driving Seminar at Amherst Police Department:

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3/2 -- Motorcycle Ohio offers a variety of riding courses, including basic rider, basic rider-2 and experienced rider. The Basic Rider course offers an introduction to motorcycling, street strategies and includes practice riding sessions on everything from shifting and stopping, to cornering, to limited-space maneuvers and much more. Following successful completion of the Basic Rider course allows riders to receive a motorcycle endorsement on their license. Each course costs just $25, and the skills learned can prove to be invaluable for a lifetime! For more information on the Basic Rider, Basic Rider-2 or the Experienced Rider Courses, visit www.motorcycle.ohio.gov.

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2/26 -- The Lorain County Safe Community Coalition will be recognizing local safety officers for their commitment to safety promotion and prevention in 2009.

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2/19 -- Motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death for U.S. teens, accounting for more than one in three deaths in this age group. In 2008, nine teens ages 16-19 died every day from motor vehicle injuries.

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2/17 -- The State of Ohio released today the first-of-its-kind collection of 50 reports -one per state- called County Health Rankings.

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