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November 7th, 2026

COMING RETIREMENTS



Captain Steven R. Rine,  graduate of the 128th Academy Class, will be retiring on Friday, November 13th, 2026 after 29 years of dedicated service.  The Cambridge District will be hosting a farewell reception/luncheon in Captain Rine's honor on his final day of service.

The reception will be at the Pritchard Laughlin Center, 7033 Glenn Highway, Cambridge, Ohio, beginning at 10:00 AM.  Credentials will be presented at 12:00 Noon.

Please RSVP  AP4 Sherrie Norris at [email protected] or call 740-439-7158 prior to November 1st.  Cards can be sent to Steve and Donna Rine at:

 3000 Stine Road
Zanesville, Ohio 43701


Trooper Heath G. Shaner will be retiring from the Ohio State Highway Patrol effective November 20, 2026, after 25 years of dedicated service to the State of Ohio. Trooper Shaner joined the Highway Patrol on October 31, 2001, as a member of the 138th academy class. His dedication to the Ohio State highway Patrol and the citizens of the state of Ohio is greatly appreciated.  

Heath has chosen not to have a formal retirement testimonial. An informal farewell reception will be held at the Portsmouth Post.  

Date: 11/20/2026 
Time: 10:00 A.M. 
Credentials Presented: 11:00 A.M 
Location: Portsmouth Patrol Post 73 
7611 US Route 23 
Lucasville, Ohio 45648


Dispatcher Rhonda L. Tyree, Unit 6097, will be retiring from the Ohio State Highway Patrol effective December 4th, 2026 after 35 years of dedicated service to the Division.  Dispatcher Tyree began her career in 1991 in District 10 on the Ohio Turnpike. With the consolidation of posts, Dispatcher Tyree transferred to the Cleveland Dispatch Center. Her focus on
providing excellent service to others is greatly appreciated.  

Dispatcher Tyree has chosen not to have a formal retirement testimonial. The Cleveland Post will host a farewell reception in her honor at the Cleveland District Headquarters on Friday, December 4, 2026 at 10:30 AM.  Credentials presented at 11:00 AM. 

P lease RSVP by  November 20, 2026 to AP4 Jessica Coleman at [email protected] or call 216-453-1858. 

Cards may be sent to:
Rhonda Tyree 
1224 W 22nd  
Lorain Ohio 44052 





Link to the coming events calendar at ohprs.org for all coming events involving our active and retired members.

2026 3rd Quarter Meeting Notes from the SUNBIRD REUNION at the ALL OCCASIONS BANQUET FACILITY can be viewed by clicking the PDF below.
Executive_Board_2026.pdf
Executive_Board_2026.pdf
​Welcome Lt. Colonel Chuck Linek to the Ohio State Highway Patrol Retirees' Association!  Seen here with fellow retirees and friends Brenda Collins and Darrel Harris.  Thank you for your service and thank you for your continued support of the OSHP!
3rd_Quarter_Meeting_Notes_8082026.pdf