COLUMBUS – 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…
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…
It’s hard to believe that six years have gone by so quickly as I finish these last few weeks as State Representative. It’s been an honor to represent so many wonderful Ohioans at the Statehouse over my three terms. My wife Danette and I have met so many great people along the way who have…
My time as a state representative has been rife with legislation geared at providing increased public safety for the people of Ohio. I have voted in favor of over 30 pieces of legislation to help fight crime in this state and it all stems from unyielding respect for law and order. I grew up in…
Cheryl Stromski, a member of the Paulding County Republican Women (PCRW) was recently honored by the Ohio Federation of Republican Women with its “Tribute to Women” award. Stromski was recognized for her many accomplishments in support of the Republican Party, the Federation of Republican Women and her community. The event was held at the Embassy…
The Paulding County Republican Lincoln-Reagan banquet took place on Saturday September 24 with candidates speakers of the upcoming election. The evening began with Jerry Zielke introducing Gina Campbell singing the National Anthem and Frank LaRose giving the invocation for the evening, and dinner. This is one of the most important elections of our era with…
Roy Klopfenstein, current Paulding County Commissioner, has unofficially won the 82nd District Primary for Ohio. Klopfenstein’s opponents in this Republican primary was Defiance native, Ted Penner. County by County Klopfenstein won all counties in the district except Defiance County – that went to Penner. This 82nd District seat will represent Paulding, Putnam, Van Wert and…
Today is the date of the Ohio 2nd Primary! Get to the polls – they are open until 7:30pm.
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Defiance, Paulding and Van Wert Counties Republican affiliated groups hosted a Meet the Candidate with twenty candidates from local, state and federal levels of elections. The event took place at the Paulding County Fairgrounds. The evening began with an introduction, song, and prayer before Laurie Lucas introduced the first candidate for speaking. Each were given 5…
The Paulding County Republican Women, Defiance County Republican Club and Van Wert Central Committee are sponsoring a meet the candidate night on April 11 at the Paulding County Fairgrounds Extension Building. The event will be from 5:00-9:00 p.m. with individuals having the chance to meet and talk with candidates. Each candidate will speak to the…
Lisa McClure of Grover Hill has announced her candidacy to run for Paulding County Commissioner. “I was raised in Paulding County and feel a great sense of pride of now being a community leader seeking to contribute to the growth and success of Paulding County.” Lisa grew up in a farming family. She is the…
