Emerald Township – Paulding, Ohio—This morning around 11:00 a.m., deputies were dispatched to 17089 Road 133, Cecil, Ohio, for a report of a dead body. Deputies discovered the body of Clint A. Vance, age 30, with an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound. Vance was found in an outbuilding on the farm in which he resided. He was a current Paulding County Commissioner.
“This is a very sad day for a lot of people,” said Sheriff Landers. “The community will grieve in different ways, but the business of the county will continue.”
The Paulding County Commissioner’s Office released the following statement concerning Mr. Vance:
It is with our deepest sorrow that we announce the sudden passing of our fellow Commissioner, Mr. Clint A. Vance. We welcomed Commissioner Vance into our family in January of this year. Commissioner Vance wanted nothing more than to proudly serve the residents of Paulding County. At this time, we ask that you keep his family and friends close in prayer. Thank you.
