Category: Health

Paulding County Second Confirmed COVID 19 Case

Paulding County Health Department Reports Second Confirmed Case of Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) April 8, 2020: The Paulding County Health Department (PCHD) reports that a second Paulding County resident has tested positive for COVID-19.  Again, we want to stress that no personal information about the case will be released, in order to protect the privacy of…

Paulding County Health Department Announces Changes in Services in Response to COVID-19

With cases of Coronavirus (COVID-19) confirmed in Ohio, including cases that have come from community spread; Paulding County Health Department will be making additional changes in services to promote social distancing.  The following changes are until further notice:  Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Paulding County: WIC will continue services and benefits. Please call the office…

HELPFUL RESOURCES AVAILABLE TO THOSE IN NEED

We are going through an unprecedented disruption together. But we have been tested before in different ways, and always emerge stronger – and we have no doubt this will prove true once again.  Here are some important updates on things that have been announced over the last few days:  Small Business Support The President announced…

Paulding County Health Department Reports First Confirmed Case of Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19)

April 5, 2020: The Paulding County Health Department (PCHD) reports that a Paulding County resident has tested positive for COVID-19. This is the fast lab-confirmed positive COVID-19 test result for Paulding County. No personal information about the case will be released, in order to protect the privacy of the individual. PCHD staff will work diligently to identify…

PCED Cancels Career Day High School Showcase

The Paulding County Economic Development office has made the tough decision to cancel our annual PCED Career Day High School Showcase event that would have taken place on April 7 this year. We held this decision off as long as we could hoping we might be able to still host this event.  With the current…

Grocery Shopping in the Midst of COVID-19

What steps do I need to take when grocery shopping in light of the coronavirus pandemic? COVID-19 is not a foodborne disease. While there have been no reports as of this time to suggest that COVID-19, the disease caused by coronavirus, has been transmitted by handling food or food packaging, here are ways that consumers…

Ohio Emergency Management Agency Will NOT Call You Asking for Personal Information

Scammers are Trying to Monopolize on Fear of COVID-19 COLUMBUS – The Ohio Emergency Management Agency (Ohio EMA) is receiving reports of spam calls to Ohioans from individuals claiming to be from the Ohio EMA and requesting personal protected information, such as a Social Security number. “The Ohio Emergency Management Agency is not calling Ohioans…

RECYCLING ROUNDUP

What a difference a month makes! We were going strong and looking to exceed our volume from February and BOOM, the Corona Virus hit. As of March 20th, we are at 8,150 pounds. With the schools cancelled and most County offices closed to the public, we have been forced to scale back on our pickups.…

Coming Together in a Time of Crisis

A guest column from StateSenator Rob McColley The crisis that our country and our state currently face are unlike anything I can remember in my lifetime. It is absolutely heartbreaking when looking around at the toll taken on our communities: sports tournaments have been cancelled or indefinitely postponed, businesses and workers are suffering, nursing homes…

OPERATIONAL CHANGES FOR PAULDING COUNTY PROBATE/JUVENILE COURT

The Paulding County Probate/Juvenile Court has issued temporary policies and procedures in response to the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) outbreak.  Please visit the court’s website at www.pauldingjuvenilecourt.com or call 419-399-8256 for the latest information related to court proceedings, case filings, marriage license applications, and records requests.  We urge everyone to visit CDC.gov for the latest COVID-19 guidelines.

Historic Old Fort Cancels Events Until May 17

Due to the COVID-19 concerns, Historic Old Fort has cancelled all events until May 17th.  This includes the April 4 -Montcalm & Wolfe:  School of Soldier, the April 25 -13th Pennsylvania Garrison, the May 8- Education Day at the Fort, and the May 9-10- Muster on the St. Mary.  The Old Fort will also be…

City of New Haven Response to COVID-19

New Haven, Indiana – Mayor McMichael and his leadership team are monitoring the COVID-19 situation daily in consultation with the Allen County Department of Health to help ensure the safety of the community and city employees. This is our top priority. We want to stress the importance of being prepared. Currently, residents are encouraged to…