Klopfenstein, Williams Introduce Bill to Update SORN Laws

 State Representatives Roy Klopfenstein (R-Haviland) and Josh Williams (R-Sylvania Twp.) recently introduced legislation to close a current loophole in Ohio’s Sex Offender Registration and Notification (SORN) laws. This legislation will expand SORN laws to prevent sex offenders from living within 2,000 feet of their victim or loitering within 1,000 feet. “Eighty percent of sexual assaults…

MILITARY HISTORY IN PAULDING COUNTY

By: Mark Holtsberry Ernest Adolph Schacko was born on August 14, 1894, in Defiance Township, Defiance, Ohio, Ernest was the son of Frederick August Schacko, born in 1853, and Wilhelmina “Minnie” (Pingle) Palm Schacko, born on August 15, 1852, in Defiance, Ohio. Minnie’s first husband, Carl Palm, passed away in 1871. She married Frederick in…

The Prayer of Forgiveness

Mark 11:25,26 (Amplified) – And whenever you stand praying, if you have anything against anyone, forgive him and let it drop (leave it, let go), in order that your Father Who is in heaven may also forgive you your [own] failings and shortcomings and let them drop. But if you do not forgive, neither will…

Ah Spring!

I hate winter. The reason is because a big part of my life I worked outdoors year-round. To this day I feel sorry when I see someone working outdoors in winter time. If you’re dressed well it seems no big deal, but it does take a toll on your body. In winter, time seems to…

The Left Turn

By: Ron Burt It’s great to be back after taking six weeks off. If you haven’t heard, I was blessed to get my much needed kidney transplant. It’s still early but things are looking positive. I thank everyone that extended prayers and well-wishes. All are much appreciated. While I was out the 39th annual Chili…