Like swirling leaves in autumn, such has been the last few months with many rumors about the future of a local hospital. Most are not entirely true, but all seem to have some basis in reality. A grim picture was painted, but with hope, at the Community Memorial Hospital meeting that took place with the…
State Representative Roy Klopfenstein announced the launch of his reelection campaign to retain his seat in the Ohio House of Representatives and continue serving the citizens of the 82nd House District, which consists of the northwest Ohio counties of Paulding, Putnam, Van Wert, and the southern half of Defiance. “It has been an honor and…
Antwerp, OH – On Sunday, November 26, 2023, around 8:35 P.M., Deputies were searching for a stolen vehicle on Kroos Drive in the Village of Antwerp. The vehicle was stolen from Waterford, Michigan, and its location was reported to the State Highway Patrol. A deputy sheriff observed the vehicle and attempted to stop it on Kroos…
October 31, Antwerp police department received a panic alarm from a downtown business. An officer responded & found it to have been set off by accident. October 28, an officer was approached while standing at intersection of Park Ave. & Main St. The person stated that an adult mail was walking around the new addition…
Paulding County unofficial Election Results are in the PDF attachment below.
Zoning Points There is an acknowledgement that the previous Zoning in Auglaize Township had opportunities for improvement. Steps have been made for improvements in enforcement and the zoning regulations, so we can have the protection of a Zoned Community. Local Zoning can be amended by a process outlined in the Zoning Regulations. If something is not…
The results are in: One year after opening the roundabout at the intersection of U.S. 127, U.S. 224, and Marsh Road, the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) District 1 reports a dramatic decrease in crashes at the intersection. Between January 2019 to May 2022, the U.S. 127/U.S. 224/Marsh Road intersection had 13 crashes, with 3…
The Paulding County Board of Elections for Paulding County Ohio is in need of Poll Workers for the Wayne Trace polling district as well as the Antwerp polling district. If you are interested in volunteering to be a Poll Worker, please contact the Paulding County Board of Elections, 419-399-8230.
On September 1, an employee of a local business reported being harassed at work. The individual was contacted and told to no longer have any contact with the employee. On September 2, a resident reported a broken fire hydrant and the officer contacted the village utilities department. On September 2, a resident saw a mailbox…
On August 18, an officer responded to N. Main St for an individual suffering from an apparent drug overdose. The individual was taken by EMS to the hospital. On August 18, at the intersection of Woodcox and Madison an officer was called out for an assault. The officer conducted an investigation and one person was…
GRANGER, IN – Congressman Rudy Yakym (IN-02) today endorsed Congressman Jim Banks (IN-03) for Senate in Indiana. Congressman Yakym made the announcement at a ‘What’s Ahead for America?’ Event in Granger Wednesday evening. “Jim Banks is the steadfast conservative leader we need representing Hoosiers in the United States Senate, and I’m proud to offer him…
State Representative Roy Klopfenstein (R-Haviland) visited the Vantage Career Center in Van Wert. The representative met with Center leadership, business leaders, instructors, and coordinators to learn more about the benefits of TechCred courses and how they help the local community. “With the demands of our workforce rapidly changing, it is important that we continue to…
