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State Patrol Reports Large Reduction in Fatal Crashes

The Ohio State Highway Patrol released provisional Labor Day fatal crash statistics what show seven people were killed in seven fatal crashes during the holiday reporting period of Friday, September 4 at 6 p.m. through Monday, September 6 at 11:59 p.m. Of these seven fatal crashes on only one is believed to be alcohol-related. During the same reporting period last year, 17 lives were lost on Ohio roadways - of which seven were alcohol-related.

Over $368,000 Given to Area Organizations

The Marion Community Foundation announced the recipients of its 2010 grants, totaling more than $368,000 awarded to Marion area organizations, during the Foundation’s fourth annual Grants Announcement Breakfast, held Tuesday in Marion.