Fred Pieper, has announced his candidacy for the open Board of Trustee seat for Paulding Putnam Electric Cooperative (PPEC) District 4. Pieper was born and raised in rural Paulding County and has been a PPEC customer for over fifteen years. He received his undergraduate degree from Anderson University and his MBA from the University of…
On January 10th, State Representative Craig Riedel announced his candidacy for the 9th Congressional District. The district spans across Northwest Ohio and covers Defiance, Erie, Fulton, Henry, Lucas, Ottawa, Sandusky, Williams, and Wood Counties. “After a great deal of thought, prayer, and support from family and friends, I have decided to seek the Republican nomination for…
Recently the Ohio Supreme Court handed down a decision stating the map that was approved by the Ohio House and Senate had to be redrawn. The new district map was released late last week by the Commission and, if meets the Supreme Court approval, means that major changes will happen to our readership area. District…
Mercer County Recorder Angie King has formally announced her intention to run in the Republican primary to represent the 82nd House District in the General Assembly. The new district consists of Mercer, Van Wert, and Paulding counties as well as a portion of Defiance County. “This district is quite special to me, as it encompasses…
Paulding County Commissioner Roy W Klopfenstein has declared his candidacy for the 82nd District of the Ohio House of Representatives which consists of Mercer, Van Wert, Paulding, and part of Defiance Counties. Klopfenstein is currently serving his third term as Paulding County Commissioner. Commissioner Klopfenstein is a lifelong resident of Paulding County living west of…
Paulding Putnam Electric Cooperative is looking for professional individuals to run for the board of trustees and help shape the strategic direction of the co-op. Three seats are up for re-election within Paulding Putnam Electric Co-op (PPEC)’s territory. The upcoming 2022 election will be for districts 2, 4, and 5: • District 2: Seat held…
U.S. Representative Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) provided the following statement announcing his re-election bid in Ohio’s Fifth Congressional District: “The people who call Ohio home represent the best of our country. It is my greatest honor to represent such hardworking Americans who are committed to our country’s success both at home and abroad. While it is always hard…
The Ohio House of Representatives today approved a COVID-19 medical freedom plan that protects workers and students from vaccine mandates, and bans “vaccine passports.” State Representative Craig S. Riedel (R-Defiance) voted in favor of the Ohio Medical Freedom Plan, known as House Bill (HB) 218. HB 218 is the result of extensive committee debate and…
It has been over 14 months since the Antwerp Mayor, Ray DeLong, passed away. As President of the Council, Jan Reeb had been serving as interim mayor for the village. On November 1st it was announced that she would relinquish her seat on the Council and finish out the term that DeLong had commenced back…
The hotly contested seats in the elections from around the county finally come to their conclusion. The Paulding County Board of Elections released their unofficial tallies last night. See the results here:
Where There is Risk There Must be Choice! Northwest Ohio Medical Freedom Group (NWOMFG) announced plans to gather and demonstrate peacefully for medical freedom on election day, Tuesday, November 2nd, rain or shine, from 5:00 – 7:00 pm on the Defiance County Courthouse sidewalk on the corner of Clinton St. and Second St. in Defiance,…
My name is Melanie Forrer. I am a lifelong resident of Payne, Ohio and a graduate of Wayne Trace High School, and Ohio Northern University. Together, my husband Mike and I have three children who have graduated from Wayne Trace, and our youngest son is currently a Sophomore at Wayne Trace. Upon graduation for college,…
The Board of Elections of Paulding County, Ohio, wishes to inform voters that the General Election will be held on Tuesday, the 2nd day of November, 2021 at the following locations: Auglaize Township – Auglaize Fire House at SR 637 & RD 169; Benton Township (Payne Village) and Harrison Township (Payne Village) – Payne Legion…
