Category: Legal

Patrol Plans OVI Sobriety Checkpoint This Week

Lima – The Ohio State Highway Patrol announced today that troopers will operate an OVI checkpoint to deter and intercept impaired drivers this week. The county where the checkpoint will take place will be announced the day prior to the checkpoint, and the location will be announced the morning of the checkpoint. If you plan to…

Feighner Receives Lifetime Achievement Award 

Fort Wayne law firm HallerColvin PC announces that one of its senior lawyers, John O. Feighner, past managing partner, received the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Indiana Trial Lawyers Association on May 12, 2022.  The Award honoree is selected by ITLA Past-Presidents, and Mr. Feighner’s choice was unanimous. Mr. Feighner served as Assistant Allen County Attorney representing…

Antwerp Police Report

On March 19, Antwerp Police Department assisted Paulding County Job and Family Services at a residence in the village. On March 19, an officer found an open door at a downtown business. The owner was contacted and the door secured. On March 22, Antwerp Police Department performed a golf cart inspection for a resident. On…

Three County Meet the Candidate Elicits Boos and Praises

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…

It’s Time To Come Meet the Candidates!

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…

Voter Registration Information for the
Upcoming May 3rd Primary Election

All people who are not registered and wish to vote in the upcoming Primary Election on Tuesday, May 3rd, must register by Monday, April 4th.  You may register online at VoteOhio.gov; the Paulding County office website (https://www.ohio.boe.gov/Paulding) or at one of the following offices: Paulding County Board of Elections, 105 East Perry Street, Paulding; any…

Antwerp Intends to rezone 50+ properties in Village

The meeting held on March 21st lasted about hour and a half. Many issues were brought up including the future splashpad and events at the Riverside Veteran’s Memorial Park. The Antwerp Village Council will hold a hearing in April on rezoning 50+ properties in the Village. Gabe Oberlin explained the changes to council and the…

Wehrkamp Announces Candidacy For Re-Election

Judge Michael Wehrkamp of the Paulding County Probate/Juvenile Court has announced he will seek re-election this year. “It’s been a blessing and an honor to serve our Paulding County community,” Wehrkamp said. “When I took office five years ago, there were many projects on my to do list. We’ve accomplished many of those, but we…

Antwerp Police Reports 

2/9 – A resident of North Garden Apartments reported several items had been taken from her house. The items includes her social security card, bank card and insurance card. Prior to the officer investigating she called back and stated she located the items. 2/9 – A motor vehicle accident was reported at 511 N Main.…

Paulding County Republicans Welcome Mike Gibbons

Cafe @ HollyWood was the setting for US Senate candidate Mike Gibbons Meet & Greet on Saturday, February 19th. The place was packed as Gibbons discussed with Paulding County residents about the upcoming Senators race, his opponents, the country’s current state, COVID, and what his plans are when he gets into office. Gibbons is definitely…