Level 3 Weather Emergency – Snow Closure

Sheriff Jason K. Landers has issued a Level 3 Weather Emergency. This means that all roads in Paulding County are Officially Closed to non-essential personnel. Essential personnel are decided on a case by case basis. No one should be traveling the roadways unless it is an absolute necessity. Drifting and blowing snow have reduced visibility…

Fatal Crash Kills Two in Defiance County

Defiance – A fatal crash occurred today’s date at approximately 1130 on State Route 66 north of Banner School Road in Tiffin Township. A 2002 Jeep Wrangler was southbound on State Route 66 when the driver lost control and went left of center. The Jeep was then struck broadside by a northbound 2004 Chevy 2500…

Richard Zierten

Richard Zierten, 59, of Payne, Ohio passed away Friday January 24, 2014.  A “Celebration Of Life” is scheduled for noon April 5, 2014 at St. James Lutheran Church.  Ceremony information and sharing of condolences and fond memories can be found at www.dooleyfuneralhome.com. Norman Keith Driver, 86, of Fort Wayne, passed away Wednesday, March 26, 2014…

New Haven Fights the Good Fight Against Norwell

It was a cold night for the New Haven game even though school was cancelled on Friday, January 24. Norwell took to the streets and hit the court with a JV win finished 23-42 loss given to New Haven. The Lady Bulldogs basketball against the Knight started strong. The first quarter ended with New Haven…

State Patrol Investigating Wayne Trace School Bus Crash

The Ohio State Highway Patrol’s Van Wert Post is investigating an injury crash involving a Wayne Trace Elementary School Bus that occurred at 9:40 AM on US127 north of County Road 60 in Latty Township, Paulding County. A 2002 Saturn, driven by Jacob Dingus, age 17, of Paulding was southbound on US 127. A 2004…