As bars gear up for big crowds on St. Patrick's Day Thursday, area law enforcement agencies say they will use grant money to fund additional patrols for drunk drivers.
In fact, the Ohio State Highway Patrol will dispatch additional troopers and will be working with the City of Toledo to crack down on drunk driving within in city limits. Oregon Police and the Wood County Sheriff will also have extra patrols.
Ohio State Highway Patrol Lt. John Altman encourages people to plan ahead before going out and drinking. He says he wants folks to plan ahead and use common sense on Saint Patrick's Day.
Area bars are doing their part to keep people from drinking and driving.
Ed Beczynski, who owns the Blarney in downtown Toledo, said his bartenders are trained to know when to cut someone off.
"We want them to come here and have a great time, but we need to get them home safe, so they can get here again," said Beczynski.
The Irish Pub is working with the Black and White Cab to have a taxi stand in front of the building for anyone who cannot or should not drive.
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