On September 1st, 2024 at about 07:52 hours the Paulding Fire Department along with the Paulding Police Department and Paulding EMS were dispatched to 609 W. Perry Street in the Village of Paulding, Ohio for a 2 story structure fire. All were advised that there was possibly a male barricaded inside of the residence. Upon…
Antwerp VFW recently made donations to local organizations – Christmas For Kids, Paulding County Sheriff’s Office, Antwerp EMS & Fire Dept., and Antwerp Police Dept. Antwerp VFW is always willing to support the local organizations and entities that are quality of life improvements to the community. Antwerp VFW representatives Shawn Gribble and Veronica Jasso donated…
Haviland– On November 30, 2023, at approximately 9:27 A.M., troopers responded to a traffic crash at the intersection of State Route 114 and County Road 87 in Blue Creek Township, Paulding County. A 1991 Ford F-150 operated by Hayden Matthew Smith, age 16, of Rossburg, Ohio was traveling southbound on County Road 87 and failed to…
The Antwerp Police apprehended the suspect who was on the run last night after being pulled over by the Sheriff for allegedly stealing a vehicle from Michigan. Law Enforcement captured the fugitive around 8:00 a.m. near the “S” curve and SR49 just south of the Antwerp Exchange Bank. The suspect was found to be on…
PICTURE:Thursday morning, November 23, at about 7:30 a.m. the Paulding Fire Department along with Paulding EMS were dispatched to 802 N. Main St Lot 22 for a fully involved House Trailer fire. Upon arrival, firefighters found heavy smoke and flames coming from the trailer at Lot 22. There was also smoke and flames coming from…
The Kiwanis Club of Paulding County was privileged to have Jessica Robbins (Executive Director, Northwest Ohio CASA) and Jessica Porter-Pennington (Defiance/Paulding County Advocate Coordinator, Northwest Ohio CASA) as the guest speakers at the July 20, 2023, club meeting. Jessica and Jessica came at the invitation of Michelle Stahl (Deputy Director of Operations, Defiance/Paulding Consolidated Job…
On April 17, 2023, the Multi-area Narcotics Task force, with assistance from the Paulding County Sheriff’s Office, executed a search warrant at 4301 Road 230, Antwerp, Ohio after an investigation into potential distribution of narcotics. The action resulted in the the arrest of 61 year-old Jimmie Keeler and 33 year-old Robert Philpot III. Seized during…
Paulding County Sheriff, Jason K. Landers, is excited to announce the release of their new custom smartphone application. The app will serve as an innovative way for the Sheriff’s Office to connect with Paulding County residents and visitors, providing information quickly and efficiently to anyone with a smartphone. The Paulding County Sheriff’s Office app was…
On Wednesday February 6, at the Mercy St. Vincent’s Life Flight’s Partners for Life Conference, in Sandusky, Ohio the first responders of Antwerp Fire and EMS, the Hicksville Fire and EMS, along with the Paulding County Sheriff’s Office, 911 Dispatch and the Paulding County EMA were recognized for their efforts in the successful outcome of…
The Paulding County Sheriff’s Office and Paulding County Hospital (PCH) have implemented telemedicine services between the two facilities. Sheriff Landers says, “The new system provides inmates with ready access to medical care within the security of the jail. The system saves money too because it is not necessary to transport the inmate to the hospital.”…
The Antwerp school board met on March 15 for the monthly meeting started. Guest present at the meeting were Ed Bohn of the Paulding County EMA and Mark Holtsberry, who is seeking reelection for the position of Paulding County Commissioner. The Liaison report was read by Bob Herber, school bill 512. The US House of…
Antwerp, Ohio—At approximately 12:30 a.m. this morning, deputies responded to an assault and attempted robbery at 3190 Road 204 in Carryall Township near Antwerp, Ohio. When the homeowner pulled into his driveway, he noticed a dark colored, large SUV type vehicle parked near his outbuilding. As the homeowner approached his residence, he was attacked by…
The Paulding County Sheriff’s Office D.A.R.E. program held its graduation for Antwerp Elementary fifth graders on December 7, 2016. Each student was required to write an essay before they could graduate. D.A.R.E. program consists of 12 lessons and the essay gives the students a chance to reflect back on the lessons. Essays describe what they…
