By: Caydence Rue, Paulding FFA Reporter On Wednesday, October 19th, the Paulding FFA Chapter had 23 members travel around Paulding County feeding the farmers in the fields. The chapter first started doing this service project three years ago and it’s one of their favorite projects to do each year. The chapter found that it…
Opening statements were given this morning by Prosecutor Joseph Burkard and Defense Attorney William Kluge beginning the trial of State of Ohio VS Heidi L. Grant. By 12:30 p.m. the state had called nine witnesses and presented evidence which included a 911 call made early morning January 13 by Christopher Franklin alleging his wife, Heidi…
Jury selection took place today, October 18, 2022 for the case of State of Ohio VS Heidi L. Grant, who is charged with the murder of her husband, Christopher Franklin. Ms. Grant was present in court with her attorneys, William Kluge and Robert Grzybowski. Prosecutor Joseph Burkard was present for the state along with Assistant…
Paulding resident Earl Chapman joined Ohio’s “Saved by the Belt” Club today after his safety belt saved him from sustaining life-threatening injuries. The crash occurred on State Route 637 at State Route 613 in Paulding County on June 25, 2022. Ohio State Highway Patrol Lieutenant Tim Grigsby and Trooper Kevin Krill presented him with a…
On your mark! Get Set! Go! The 2022 Paulding County 4-H Fair started Ohio out of the gate with the summer’s first 4-H fair on Saturday, June 11 with the Livestock Pull-In, Livestock Weigh-In and Rodeo and fireworks. Sunday, June 12, continued the opening festivities with vet checks, a church service sponsored by Middle Creek…
Paulding County has been awarded federal funds made available through the Emergency Food and Shelter Program (EFSP). EFSP is a federally funded grant program that is administered by the Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Paulding County will receive $$11,086 for Phase 39 to supplement emergency food and shelter programs in Paulding County. …
The Paulding County Land Revitalization Committee (commonly called Land Bank) was invited to an open house this week. Jake Gentz, owner of Jake Places, LLC recently completed a 1300 square foot home at 848 West Perry Street. The three-bedroom, two bath home, was built on land bank property that was purchased in 2021 through a…
The Paulding County Board of Elections of Paulding County, Ohio, wishes to inform voters that the Primary Election will be held on Tuesday, the 3rd day of May, 2022 at the following locations: Auglaize Township – Auglaize Fire House at SR 637 & RD 169; Benton Township (Payne Village) and Harrison Township (Payne Village) –…
This week on the Paulding County Business Weekly broadcast we welcome in long time business owner Todd Schweller with Schweller Electric, LLC. Hear the great history of how Schweller Electric developed and has long been an outstanding service in the county, a community involved contributor to the Paulding County community, and a valued investment member…
On December 22nd, sixth grade students participated in character education activities. One of the activities was giving back to your community. Shown in the picture are sixth grade students from Paulding Middle School presenting Paulding County Dog Warden, David Bash, with one of the many tie blankets the students made to donate to the dog kennel.
According to the Paulding County Health Department and the Ohio Department of Health, Paulding County’s Rate of COVID-19 cases per 100,000 people has had a steady decline over the month of December with a peak on 12/18/21 at 974.7. At 2021’s end, Paulding County’s rate has decreased by 396.3 for a total (as of 12/30/21)…
By: Mark Holtsberry Israel Brobeck, Civil War Veteran, was born January 20, 1830 in Frederick County, Ohio. He was the son of Henry Brobeck (1808- 1899) and Mahala (Hottel) Brobeck (1810- 1847). As child raised on the farm, Israel learned at a very young age, the meaning of work. By 1850, Israel was on his…
The Paulding County Commissioners have declared a State of Emergency as a result of the Coronavirus (COVID_19). The declaration was requested by Mr. Bill Edwards Paulding County’s Health Department’s Emergency Coordinator. He made it clear, that NO ONE in Paulding County has the coronavirus and that the couple that were self-quarantined after coming back from…
