The Ashland post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol will accept applications by Ohio residents for a career in the patrol from 1 to 3 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 23.

The Ashland OHP post is located at 805 U.S. 250 East at George Road.

Applications will be available at the patrol's booth at the Ashland County Fair which begins Sunday and runs through Saturday, Sept. 22.

Applicants must be U.S. citizens and Ohio residents, between 20 and 34 years of age, have a valid driver's license and a high school diploma or GED.

The Ohio State Highway Patrol's Training Academy will begin its five-month classes in November.