Ohio Unleashes ‘Sky Sirens’ as Nine Departments Join Drone First Responder Trial
Ohio picked nine public‑safety agencies for a statewide drone pilot that will deploy vetted drone‑in‑a‑box systems to speed emergency response and stream live video to commanders.
Robotic Rigs Hit the Road Between Columbus and Indy
Three automated Nussbaum trucks began hauling freight along I‑70 in a DriveOhio–INDOT pilot this week, testing safety sensors and automated braking in Midwest weather. Officials say drivers remain in the cab as the states gather safety data.
Toledo Water Chief To Take Helm Of Northwestern Sewer District
Douglas Stephens, Toledo's utilities director, is set to lead the Northwestern Water and Sewer District beginning March 16, succeeding Jerry Greiner after decades at the helm.
Trump Touts $33 Billion Gas Colossus Outside Portsmouth, Calls It ‘Largest in History’
The White House says Japan will finance a roughly $33B, 9.2GW gas plant near Portsmouth as part of a $550B pledge. Officials and local planners say many details remain unresolved.
Medina I-71 Rest Stops Razed As State Bets Big On Truck Parking
ODOT will close the I-71 rest areas in Medina County on March 2 and convert them into truck-only lots, expanding the sites as part of a statewide push to add more truck parking. The local project will add dozens of marked truck stalls and new facilities.












