*Update* – October 15, 2016 at 03:54 PM, Alexis Bickle died as a result of her injuries** York Township – The Ohio State Highway Patrol’s Van Wert Post is investigating an injury crash that occurred at approximately 3:32 P.M. Wednesday afternoon on Greenville Road just west of Mendon Road, in Van Wert County. A 2001…
Paulding County – The Van Wert Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a single vehicle injury crash that occurred on State Route 613 one mile east of the Indiana/Ohio state line. At approximately 9:30am a 2007 Freightliner Semi driven by Kyle P. Becker, age 28, of Sulphur Springs, Indiana was traveling eastbound…
You may review your ballot on the office website: www.electionsonsthe.net/Oh/Paulding or google Paulding County, Ohio Board of Elections. Absentee ballots will begin to be mailed on Wednesday, October 12th for voters that have completed and returned the application for an absent voter’s ballot. You may check the status of your application on the office website.…
Columbus – A former Paulding County deputy auditor who pleaded guilty to theft in office in September owes the county $6,263, according to an audit released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost. The audit found instances where former Deputy Auditor Mereidith Davis cashed customer checks at the county treasurer’s office and/or removed cash for personal use. Auditors…
By: Stan Jordan I visited the Paulding County Jail the other day, and I was impressed with the appearance, inside and out. It was very neat and well organized. Maybe I better slow up, that was the sheriff’s office that we visited. The incarceration area is well organized with double bunks and tables for 14…
All Paulding County citizens are invited to attend meet-and-greet events hosted by Michael Wehrkamp, candidate for judge of the Paulding County Probate/Juvenile Court. The events aim to provide county residents an opportunity to share ideas, express any concerns, and ask Wehrkamp questions ahead of the November 8th general election. “Throughout my campaign, I’ve met people…
Liberty Township – The Van Wert Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a two vehicle fatal crash that occurred on State Route 118 at the intersection of Wren-Landeck Road just north of the Village of Ohio City, in Van Wert County. On September 15, 2016, at approximately 7:27 P.M., a 2001 Chevrolet…
Paulding, Ohio—Informational meetings have been scheduled and venues secured for the community regarding the 1.35 MIL property tax levy to be on the November 8, 2016 ballot for jail operations. Officials have decided to place this issue before the voters in attempt to reopen the closed Paulding County Jail. “I have been making an effort…
Paulding, Ohio—Effective immediately, all sex offender registrations, BCI & FBI fingerprinting and carry concealed handgun license applications will be processed by the courthouse security deputies in the main courthouse on the square in Paulding. Upon entering the courthouse deputies will direct you to their office. Please keep in mind only credit and debit cards will…
The Indiana Department of Transportation announces that herbicide treatments are scheduled for various counties throughout INDOT’s Fort Wayne District, beginning Tuesday, September 7, weather permitting. Motorists may encounter slow-moving vehicles on state and federal roadways (listed below), as crews work to spray more than 4,000 acres of state right-of-way for invasive/noxious. With effective herbicide applications,…
Blue Creek Township – The Van Wert Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a single vehicle fatal crash that occurred on Township Road 48, east of Township Road 79 in Paulding County. On August 31, 2016, at approximately 11:55 P.M., a 1997 Ford pickup truck operated by Philip D. Miller, age 53,…
Van Wert – The Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a one vehicle injury crash involving a stolen car that occurred on Tuesday at 12:13 a.m. on US 30 at US 224. A trooper with the Van Wert Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol observed a vehicle traveling eastbound on US 30 at a…
