Two local cadets graduated as part of the Ohio State Highway Patrol’s 177th Academy Class of the Ohio State Highway Patrol Training Academy Friday after 28 weeks of intense training.

Local graduates include James R. Boston of Hanoverton and Lucas J. House of Howland, both assigned to the Lisbon post. Graduates reported to their assigned posts beginning Sunday. The graduates’ first 70 working days will be a field-training period under the guidance of a veteran officer.

Director Andy Wilson, Ohio Department of Public Safety; and Colonel Charles A. Jones, Patrol superintendent, provided remarks during the graduation ceremony. Lt. Gov. Jim Tressel delivered the commencement address to the 28 member of the graduating class. Judge David A. Trimmer, Fairfield County Court of Common Pleas, issued the Oath of Office. Courses completed by the class include crash investigation, criminal and traffic law, detection of impaired drivers, firearms, physical fitness, self-defense and emergency vehicle operations.