On April 2, an officer was called to Park Avenue Villas in reference to a domestic situation. The officer investigated the incident and referred the report to the prosecutor’s office. On April 3, it was reported that a white Ford F-150 was driving erratically on Canal Street near Harrmann. The officer responded and attempted to…
On March 4 a resident called and stated they had received a protection order. Their questions were referred to the Sheriff’s office. On March 5 information was received in reference to a resident possibly making suicidal threats and prepared a report. On March 7 a resident requested a welfare check on an elderly resident. The…
COLUMBUS – State Representatives Roy Klopfenstein (R-Haviland) and Elgin Rogers, Jr. (D-Toledo) recently introduced legislation to provide additional protections for Ohioans who volunteer to work the polls on any registration or election day. The bill will prohibit employers from taking disciplinary action against an employee for attending training or serving as an election official. Additionally,…
INDOT announces the beginning of construction of the quadrant roadway at the intersection of State Road 930 and Maplecrest Road. Starting on or after March 17, crews will begin working on the quadrant roadway. During construction, a majority of the work will take place off the roadway in the southeast portion of the intersection. Drivers…
On February 28, 2025, Ohio Representative Jim Hoops gathered with local Republicans at Fiesta Habaneros Restaurant in Paulding County, where he shared his intention to run for the Ohio Senate seat being vacated by term-limited Senator Rob McColley. Hoops, who currently serves as a representative in the Ohio House, is no stranger to public service,…
DATES: WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 19TH, 2025 – WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 26TH, 2025 LOCATION: Intersection of Doyle Road and Edgerton Road Road Closure due to water main installation Due to a water main installation the intersection of Doyle Road and Edgerton Road will be closed beginning today, Wednesday, February 19th, 2025 to Wednesday, February 26th, 2025. Detour signs will be posted. Local traffic only.
In January, four Republican women from Paulding County—Cheryl Stromski, Stacey Rinebolt, Jan Commers, and Laurie Lucas—embarked on an unforgettable road trip to Washington, D.C., to witness Donald Trump’s inauguration as the 47th President of the United States. The trip was filled with camaraderie, excitement, and a few unexpected challenges. The group departed on a chilly…
On January 26, 2025, officers with the Multi-Area Narcotics Task Force, assisted the Paulding County Sheriff’s Office with the execution of an arrest warrant and search warrant in Carryall Township, Paulding County, Ohio. Patrick A. Bell, 57 years old, was arrested for Aggrevated Menacing and Having Weapons While Under Disability. Bell will appear in Paulding…
On December 13 Antwerp Police Department was contacted in reference to an assault that took place on an Antwerp Local School bus. The case was investigated and turned over to the Paulding County Prosecutor. On…
October 29, a domestic dispute was reported at Leinard MHP. Officer responded and one party had already left. A report was prepared, but nothing physical had occurred. October 29, an officer saw a side by side driving down the road in the village. It was stopped and explained they were not allowed to drive on…
Paulding, OH – Paulding County Sheriff Jason K. Landers was nominated and subsequently voted into the position of President of the Buckeye State Sheriffs’ Association (BSSA) for 2025. Sheriff Landers was voted into the position at the Association’s annual conference last week in Sandusky, Ohio. “I am truly honored to have the other 87 Ohio Sheriffs’…
Roy W Klopfenstein has been re-elected to serve a second term as State Representative for the 82nd Ohio House District which consists of Putnam, Van Wert, Paulding, and part of Defiance Counties. During his first term, Klopfenstein served as vice chairman of the Agriculture Committee along with positions on the State and Local Government, Transportation…
