Holiday drivers in Ohio to see new anti-drug messages on billboards

Holiday drivers in Ohio might see some new signs this season that are part of a just-launched anti-drug campaign. 

You might see "Call #677," a number to report impaired drivers to the Ohio Highway Patrol.

Or "Start Talking," a state of Ohio drug prevention program that gives parents and other adults tips on starting conversations with children about drug use.

Mike Norton, executive vice president of Norton Outdoor Advertising, is providing some of the sign space, at no cost.

"Members of our Outdoor Advertising Association of Ohio and my company agreed that it was compelling to help the community this way," Norton said Tuesday. "We like that it's attacking and addressing the (drug) problem on two fronts."

Association members across the state are partnering with the Ohio departments of Public Safety and Mental Health and Addiction Services to get out the signage, all free of charge.

Norton Outdoor is running this campaign on digital billboards near Lakota East High School in Liberty Township and  Rookwood Commons in Norwood.

Norton's has billboards near Lakota High School in Butler County and near Rookwood Commons in Norwood.