Category: Election

Letter to the Editor

Zoning Points There is an acknowledgement that the previous Zoning in Auglaize Township had opportunities for improvement. Steps have been made for improvements in enforcement and the zoning regulations, so we can have the protection of a Zoned Community. Local Zoning can be amended by a process outlined in the Zoning Regulations. If something is not…

Congressman Rudy Yakym Endorses Jim Banks for Senate 

GRANGER, IN – Congressman Rudy Yakym (IN-02) today endorsed Congressman Jim Banks (IN-03) for Senate in Indiana. Congressman Yakym made the announcement at a ‘What’s Ahead for America?’ Event in Granger Wednesday evening. “Jim Banks is the steadfast conservative leader we need representing Hoosiers in the United States Senate, and I’m proud to offer him…

OFRW Luncheon with Jim Jordan

Cheryl Stromski and Laurie Lucas attended the Ohio Federation of Republican Women Luncheon with Jim Jordan in Mansfield on Wednesday August 2nd. They represented the Paulding County Republican Women. Jim gave a short speech about the Oversight Committee then took questions from the group. 

Issue One Informational Meeting July 31st

Roy Klopfenstein, Ohio State Representative for District 82 and Rob McColley, Ohio District 1 Senator, will be at the Paulding OSU Extension Center at 7:30 PM Monday night July 31st to inform the public about Issue One. Issue One on the August 8th elections has generated a fair amount of debate and questions. Klopfenstein and McColley…

CONGRESSMAN MAX MILLER ENDORSES CRAIG RIEDEL FOR U.S. CONGRESS

 Congressman Max Miller of Ohio’s 7th Congressional District has endorsed Craig Riedel, the former three-term State Representative and Republican front-runner for Congress in Ohio’s 9th Congressional District. “I proudly endorse Craig Riedel as the candidate who can defeat Marcy Kaptur in the Ohio 9th Congressional District next fall. Craig’s commitment to the America First movement…

Former Ohio State Rep. Craig Riedel Announces Bid for Congress

Saying the country needs more leaders willing to stand up for and champion Faith, Family, and Freedom, former Ohio State Representative Craig Riedel announced his candidacy for Ohio’s 9th Congressional District.  Our country needs leaders willing to unapologetically fight for what’s right. As a family man and advocate for the American dream, I’m committed to…

Klopfenstein Votes in Favor of Historic Transportation Budget

The Ohio House of Representatives yesterday passed House Bill 23, the historic state transportation budget for fiscal years 2024-25, announced State Rep. Roy Klopfenstein (R-Haviland). One of the biggest wins was an amendment to raise the statutory limits on force accounts, which creates significant financial challenges for maintaining local roads and bridges. “Over the past…

McClure Sworn in As Newest Paulding County Commissioner

On Monday January 23rd, Lisa McClure was sworn in for duty as the newest Paulding County Commissioner in Paulding County Ohio. Pictured here (l-r) are Alison Stoller, Terry McClure (husband), Judge Beckman, Lisa McClure, Nikki McClure and Ryan McClure. McClure will be finishing the term vacated by 82nd District Ohio Rep. Roy Klopfenstein.

Klopfenstein Ready to Serve Ohio’s 82nd House District

State Representative Roy Klopfenstein (R-Haviland) took the oath of office Tuesday for his first term as a member of the Ohio House of Representatives. He represents the 82nd House District, which includes Paulding, Putnam and Van Wert counties and the southern portion of Defiance County. “It is a true honor to represent the 82nd House…

Republicans Choose McClure as New County Commissioner

The Paulding County Republican Central Committee met on Thursday, January 5, 2023 for regular business and to appoint a new County Commissioner after Roy Klopfenstein’s seat was vacated as he was elected to the OH state legislature in the 2022 election.  Jan Commers read the secretary minutes from the last meeting and Blane Fickel gave…

McColley Sworn in as Majority Floor Leader of Ohio Senate

COLUMBUS – State Senator Rob McColley (R-Napoleon) was sworn in as Majority Floor Leader of the Ohio Senate during opening day ceremonies this week at the Ohio Statehouse. The ceremony marked the beginning of the 135th General Assembly. “It is a privilege to serve with so many great senators from across Ohio,” said Leader McColley. “I am…