Sheriff’s Office issues traffic advisories due to downed poles with live wires

As of 3:15 p.m., the Wood County Sheriff’s Office has issued advisories of traffic restrictions due to storm related issues. According to Sheriff Mark Wasylyshyn, there are several poles down with live wires. The restrictions are:

  • Motorists are advised to avoid Devil’s Hole Road west of Carter Road.
  • Traffic restrictions are in place in the area of Dowling Road and Ault Road.
  • Only one lane of travel is open on Ohio 582 at the Interstate 75 overpass.
  • Also, the City of Bowling Green experienced power outages in parts of the city. As of 6:45 p.m. most power has been restored. Those still experiencing problems should call the police division.