LORAIN, Ohio (WOIO) - Ohio State Representative Joseph Miller announced Thursday morning that he is introducing a bill to rename a section of State Route 6, “Officer Phillip Wagner Memorial Highway.”

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“Renaming this portion of SR 6 is an initial step in honoring Officer Phillip Wagner’s sacrifice in the line of duty in a long journey to recovery for his fellow officers, the greater Lorain community, and most importantly, his loved ones,” Miller said in a statement.

The beginning of “Officer Phillip Wagner Memorial Highway” would start on State Route 6 right outside of the Lorain Police Department, and end where SR 6 meets SR 58.

Community members said the potential renaming is a beautiful way to honor Lorain’s fall

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