Commissioner Mark Holtsberry, a resident of Jackson Township, has announced that he is seeking re-election as your Paulding County Commissioner in the May primary. Seven and a half years ago, he became a person who did not say why, but a person who said why not. Holtsberry’s goal was, and always has been, to help…
Ted Penner has filed as a candidate for the seat held by Republican Craig Riedel of Defiance, who has decided to seek a U.S. Congressional seat. “I believe I have what it takes to lead the 82nd District by listening to the residents of this great region. I also have the civility it takes to…
Fred Pieper, has announced his candidacy for the open Board of Trustee seat for Paulding Putnam Electric Cooperative (PPEC) District 4. Pieper was born and raised in rural Paulding County and has been a PPEC customer for over fifteen years. He received his undergraduate degree from Anderson University and his MBA from the University of…
On January 10th, State Representative Craig Riedel announced his candidacy for the 9th Congressional District. The district spans across Northwest Ohio and covers Defiance, Erie, Fulton, Henry, Lucas, Ottawa, Sandusky, Williams, and Wood Counties. “After a great deal of thought, prayer, and support from family and friends, I have decided to seek the Republican nomination for…
Recently the Ohio Supreme Court handed down a decision stating the map that was approved by the Ohio House and Senate had to be redrawn. The new district map was released late last week by the Commission and, if meets the Supreme Court approval, means that major changes will happen to our readership area. District…
The video for the meeting is here: The Antwerp village council met on Wednesday, January 19 at 5:30 p.m. The meeting involved setting the funds in order and ensuring the village continues to operate. The entire meeting is included with the exception of the executive session. The documents for this meeting are located here: https://www.dropbox.com/s/erhmnv72i3jxb92/January%2019.pdf?dl=0…
Mercer County Recorder Angie King has formally announced her intention to run in the Republican primary to represent the 82nd House District in the General Assembly. The new district consists of Mercer, Van Wert, and Paulding counties as well as a portion of Defiance County. “This district is quite special to me, as it encompasses…
A project to improve safety at three U.S. 24 intersections, just east of the city of Defiance, was awarded funds from the Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP). The project will: • Construct an overpass on Independence Road over U.S. 24. • At Jewell Road, remove the median preventing access to the opposite side of the highway.…
Paulding County Commissioner Roy W Klopfenstein has declared his candidacy for the 82nd District of the Ohio House of Representatives which consists of Mercer, Van Wert, Paulding, and part of Defiance Counties. Klopfenstein is currently serving his third term as Paulding County Commissioner. Commissioner Klopfenstein is a lifelong resident of Paulding County living west of…
On December 17, an alarm went off at the Antwerp Elementary School. Antwerp officer responded and helped the kids at Kroos and River to safely cross the street. On December 17, a resident on River St. reported traffic was getting backed up to the center of town because parents were picking their kids up at…
Paulding Putnam Electric Cooperative is looking for professional individuals to run for the board of trustees and help shape the strategic direction of the co-op. Three seats are up for re-election within Paulding Putnam Electric Co-op (PPEC)’s territory. The upcoming 2022 election will be for districts 2, 4, and 5: • District 2: Seat held…
U.S. Representative Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) provided the following statement announcing his re-election bid in Ohio’s Fifth Congressional District: “The people who call Ohio home represent the best of our country. It is my greatest honor to represent such hardworking Americans who are committed to our country’s success both at home and abroad. While it is always hard…
The Ohio House of Representatives today approved a COVID-19 medical freedom plan that protects workers and students from vaccine mandates, and bans “vaccine passports.” State Representative Craig S. Riedel (R-Defiance) voted in favor of the Ohio Medical Freedom Plan, known as House Bill (HB) 218. HB 218 is the result of extensive committee debate and…
