Category: Legal

Scott Fire Dept. receives donation

The Scott Volunteer Fire Department received a $5000.00 DuPont Pioneer Community Investment Grant for the purchase of a grain rescue tube. This grain rescue tube will help the department better serve the local community and is one of two in 12 surrounding fire departments. The Scott Volunteer Fire Department will also provide aid across neighboring…

About this Year’s Election

By: Stan Jordan The following column is of my own opinion and not of the WBN. To me, the local issues are as equally important as the people running for offices. The Paulding County Board of Developmental Disabilities needs to be approved as it is a renewal and not an increase in your taxes. The…

Paulding County Commissioners Meeting Minutes 10/22/14

This 22nd day of October, 2014, the Board of County Commissioners met in regular session with the following members present: Tony Zartman, Roy Klopfenstein, and Nola Ginter, Clerk; Absent: Fred Pieper ALLOWANCE OF CLAIMS: Warrants documented as 211526 through 211607 for County Bills were approved and certified to the County Auditor for payment. EXECUTIVE SESSION:…

Officials Stepping Closer to Solving the Crime

Stolen Vehicle Found Near Crime SceneAt approximately 8:53 a.m. on October 22, 2014, deputies were called to a reported armed robbery at GenFed Credit Union in Antwerp, Ohio “The investigation shows us two black males entered the bank with hooded sweat shirts and handkerchiefs covering their faces. One of the subjects did produce a handgun…

Sheriff: Suspects At Large After Heist

UPDATE on Robbery: Robbery suspect vehicle is believed to be a gray colored Chevy Impala. Resident’s should be safe, as the vehicle is seen on camera leaving. If anyone seen this type of vehicle leaving Antwerp toward Indiana around 9:00 am today, please contact the Sheriff’s Office (911) —– An armed robbery occurred this morning…

Annual Soup and Supper for PC Republicans

The Paulding County Republican Party will be hosting their annual soup supper Tuesday, October 21st, 2014 at the Paulding United Methodist Church. With the theme this year being, “Meet the Candidates Night, they are offering the public an opportunity to meet and talk with local candidates from around the area. For more information contact Jackie…

Paulding Commissioners Minutes 10/15/14

Paulding County Commissioners Meeting Minutes 10/15/14 This 15th day of October, 2014, the Board of County Commissioners met in regular session with the following members present: Tony Zartman, Roy Klopfenstein, and Nola Ginter, Clerk; Absent: Fred Pieper ALLOWANCE OF CLAIMS: Warrants documented as 211281 through 211387 for County Bills were approved and certified to the…

WT Local School Board Meeting Minutes 10/13/14

The Wayne Trace Local School District Board of Education met in regular session on October 13, 2014 at 7:30 pm in the Wayne Trace High School Lecture Hall. Mrs. Lisa McClure led those in attendance in the Pledge of Allegiance. Roll Call: Pat Baumle, Lisa McClure, Duane Sinn, Perry Sinn, Dick Swary – All Present.…

Voters Guide to the 2014 Election

Check it all out here! The top site for all of your questions on this year’s election. Videos are here so you can watch and listen to the candidates answers in their own words.Thursday, October 9 the Paulding County Senior Center played host to the candidates and those representing the levys on the ballots in…

PC Sheriff’s Office Receives $26,417.29 In Traffic Safety Grants

Federal Funds from Ohio Traffic Safety Office Help Save Lives in Paulding CountyPAULDING – Paulding County Sheriff Jason K. Landers today announced the Ohio Department of Public Safety’s (ODPS) Ohio Traffic Safety Office (OTSO) awarded $26,417.29 in federal traffic safety funding to his office for federal fiscal year 2015. “Partnerships are critical to the success…