Category: Election

Sheriff: Do You Want the Jail Reopened?

Several years ago the jail levy was up for a renewal vote and it failed. After a second rejection, the newly remodeled county lockup was closed, shipping many jobs and prisoners to other counties. Recently, the idea to resurrect the facility has come about for several reasons including people asking why it’s not open. Paulding…

Sheriff: It’s Time for Town Hall Meetings

Over the next couple of weeks Sheriff Jason K. Landers will be conducting town hall meetings throughout the county to seek the public’s input in regards to placing a jail operating tax levy on the November 2014 ballot. “To reopen the jail it will take new money. I owe it to the taxpayers to address…

Meet the Candidates at Hicksville

Meet the Candidates at Candidate Night Where: St Michael’s Catholic Church Hicksville OH When: April 29, 2014 Time: 7 pm to 9 pm Come meet the candidates that are running in this years May Primary. There will be a question and answer period at the end.

APRIL 7th IS VOTER REGISTRATION DEADLINE

The Primary Election will be held on Tuesday, May 6, 2014 All people who are not registered to vote and wish to vote in the upcoming Primary Election on Tuesday, May 6th, must register by Monday, April 7th, at the Board of Elections; (or, you may register to vote at an office of any Deputy…

Secretary of State Jon Husted Sets Fair and Uniform Voting Hours for 2014 General Election

Adopts bipartisan proposal with support of the Democratic and Republican leadership of the Ohio Association of Elections OfficialsCOLUMBUS – In adopting a proposal put forth by Democratic and Republican elections officials, Secretary Husted today announced a voting schedule that will ensure voters in all 88 counties will have an equal opportunity to cast a ballot…

Burkley Seeking Re-election

State Representative Tony Burkley has filed petitions to run for re-election in the May primary. Burkley is currently in his first two year term as State Representative in the 82nd District. The 82nd District includes the Counties of Defiance, Paulding, Van Wert, and Part of Auglaize. Burkley previously served as County Commissioner for 16 years.…

Ohio In-Person Absentee Voting Hours for 2014 Primary

Ohio Secretary of State Jon Husted today announced uniform days and hours for in-person absentee voting for the 2014 Primary. The announcement was made during a speech by Secretary Husted at the Ohio Association of Election Officials (OAEO) Winter Conference in Columbus, Ohio, this afternoon. The days and hours set by Secretary Husted today apply…