U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue applauded Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao for her announcement of an additional 90-day extension of the agriculture exemption from the Electronic Logging Device (ELD) mandate. Agricultural compliance with the mandate, particularly the hours-of-service requirements, would have been problematic for the agriculture industry. The ELD rule went into effect in December…
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Latta, Kaptur to Speak at Congressional Gold Medal Ceremony Honoring the OSS
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WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) and Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (D-Toledo) will both participate in a ceremony honoring members of the Office of Strategic Services (OSS) with the Congressional Gold Medal, the highest civilian distinction awarded in the United States. The ceremony, which was recently announced by Speaker Paul Ryan’s office, will be…
HIGHWAY RIGHT OF WAY ENCROACHMENTS OCCURRING FREQUENTLY
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Putting up a mailbox, installing a driveway or cleaning out a ditch are all normal activities property owners routinely undertake. But if done improperly and without the permission of the Ohio Department of Transportation, serious legal ramifications could result. “We are urging property owners to contact us before they do any type of work along…
village of Antwerp Regular Council meeting Minutes 3/19/18
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The regular meeting of the Village of Antwerp council was called to order at 5:30 p.m. By Mayor Ray DeLong. Council persons present: Rudie Reeb, Kenneth Reinhart, Dean Rister, Mike Rohrs, Keith West, and Jan Reeb. Also in attendance: Solicitor Melanie Farr, Fiscal Officer Aimee Lichty, Village Administrator Sara Keeran, And Ems Clerk Ashley McDougall. …
1% Tax Proposed at Payne Meeting
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Mayor Steve Wobler and the Payne Town Council have been contemplating an income tax over the past couple years. The meeting took place on Monday, February 26 at the City Hall. Many Town residents showed up asking about the impact of the tax on the people. Questions included about taxing businesses and the residents and…
Paulding County Fire Departments Receive $300,000+ Grant
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The Paulding County Fire Departments with the Paulding County Emergency Management Agency recently announced receiving a grant from the Ohio State Fire Marshall for new MARCS radios (Multi-Agency Radio Communication System). The MARCS radios enable the counties to talk directly to the state or to anywhere else in the state either with shared groups or…
INDOT Tackles Potholes After Dealing with Extreme Temperatures
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The extreme fluctuation of temperatures dipping above and below freezing the past few weeks has created prime conditions for potholes on Indiana interstates, U.S. routes and state highways. To deal with potholes in the most aggressive and efficient manner, the Indiana Department of Transportation will be allowing crews through the state to close travel lanes…
ODOT winter operations update
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The following is an update regarding snow and ice operations on state highways within Defiance, Paulding, Putnam and Van Wert Counties from November to the present. This report is issued periodically during the winter months and as necessary following snow and ice events. The Ohio Department of Transportation District 1 includes the counties of Allen,…
Chamber’s “Off the Clock” Courthouse Tour a Success
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The Paulding Chamber of Commerce hosted their first Off the Clock at the Paulding County Courthouse, sponsored by the Paulding County Commissioners; and boy, was it a success! Around 100 people filled the main floor of the courthouse before being released in groups to walk throughout the building. Elected officials were stationed in each office…
2018 Dog Tag Deadline!!! January 31st
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As a friendly reminder from the Paulding County Auditor and Paulding County Dog Warden, the Deadline for purchasing your 2018 dog tags is Wednesday January 31st. Dog tags can be purchased at the Paulding County Auditor’s office, online, or mail in the application: http://www.pauldingcountyauditor.com https://www.doglicenses.us/OH/Paulding/ Dog License Application
Officer Involved Shooting in Paulding County
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Oakwood, Ohio—On Friday, January 19, 2018, at 4:52 p.m., deputies were dispatched to 115 North First Street in the Village of Oakwood, Paulding County, for a suicidal man with a gun to his head. Deputy Sheriff Jared Renollet arrived on scene approximately five minutes after being dispatched. Deputy Renollet encountered Ray J. Osborn, age 47,…
ODOT winter operations update Information current as of 1/5/18
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The following is an update regarding snow and ice operations on state highways within Defiance, Paulding, Putnam and Van Wert. DEFIANCE The Ohio Department of Transportation District 1 includes the counties of Allen, Defiance, Hancock, Hardin, Paulding, Putnam, Van Wert and Wyandot. To receive information regarding winter operations in other counties, please go to https://public.govdelivery.com/accounts/OHDOT/subscriber/…
Grand Jury Indictments in Paulding County
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Paulding County Prosecuting Attorney, Joseph R. Burkard announced that the Paulding County Grand Jury indicted 25 persons on Thursday, January 11, 2018. Brandon D. Kunkle, Paulding, OH; 6/6/1984; Domestic violence, F-4 Estynn M. Brown, Grover Hill, OH; 5/7/1988; Corrupting another with drugs, F-2 Jeremy E. Shaffer, Oakwood, OH; 8/12/1980; Aggravated burglary, F-1; Burglary, F-4 Randi…
