Briefs: Ohio Highway Patrol issues plea for recruits

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Patrol looking for new cadets

The Ohio Highway Patrol is looking for women and men who are ready to build tomorrow and make a difference in their communities.

Those interested must go through a selective process to become cadets with the Patrol, including a physical and written test, among other requirements. If chosen, cadets will go through about six months of training at the Patrol’s Training Academy in Columbus, during which time they will be paid. Cadets receive college-level instruction in Ohio laws, human relations, and crash investigation among other things. They also learn arrest techniques, self-defense, firearms, defensive driving, and many other topics.

Those interested must be 21 years of age at the time of graduation from the Academy and must enter the Academy prior to their 40th birthday. The Ohio Highway Patrol employs highly-motivated and well-trained professionals who are committed to providing quality service to those who live, visit and do business in the great state of Ohio. Our core values serve as the foundation for all we do.

If you or anyone you know is interested in a career with the Patrol, contact the Bucyrus District recruitment team at 419-562-6970 or visit statepatrol.ohio.gov.

Shelby library hosting fun food events

SHELBY — Marvin Memorial Library in Shelby announced new dates for Snack & Chats. The Shelby Health Department will be chatting with library patrons at 1 p.m. the first Thursday of every month about various topics. Snacks will be provided.

The library will also be hosting a "Cookie Bake-off" at 6 p.m. Feb. 20. There will be three adult categories — decorated, drop cookies and bar cookies. There will be one category for kids — anything. Two prizes will be awarded for each category.

Entry forms may be picked up at the front desk. Deadline to enter is 5 p.m. Feb. 17. For more information contact Shelly at 419-347-5576 Ext. 1 or skrystofik@marvinlibrary.org.

February is Unclaimed Funds Month

COLUMBUS — The Ohio Department of Commerce Division of Unclaimed Funds reunites Ohioans with their hard-earned but forgotten money, and last year the average claim was $4,000.

Unclaimed funds are lost or forgotten money that businesses and banks report to us after accounts become inactive, typically 3-5 years. The money comes from inactive checking and savings accounts, refund/credit balances, uncashed cashier’s checks, stocks and bonds, forgotten utility deposits or last paychecks.

Ohioans can check any time see if they have unclaimed funds at unclaimedfunds.ohio.gov or by calling 614-466-4433.

Upcoming meeting:

● Shelby City Council Safety Committee, 3:30 p.m., Wednesday, conference room, 5 Water St., Shelby

This article originally appeared on Mansfield News Journal: Ohio State Highway Patrol actively recruiting new cadets