Grover Hill, OH – On Tuesday, April 18, 2023, just before 6:00 P.M., Paulding County Sheriff Deputies responded to a report of two people threatened by a man with an assault rifle at 205 N. Main St. in the Village of Grover Hill. Deputies found probable cause to obtain an arrest warrant for 41-year-old Jeremy D.…
Saying the country needs more leaders willing to stand up for and champion Faith, Family, and Freedom, former Ohio State Representative Craig Riedel announced his candidacy for Ohio’s 9th Congressional District. Our country needs leaders willing to unapologetically fight for what’s right. As a family man and advocate for the American dream, I’m committed to…
The Ohio House of Representatives yesterday passed House Bill 23, the historic state transportation budget for fiscal years 2024-25, announced State Rep. Roy Klopfenstein (R-Haviland). One of the biggest wins was an amendment to raise the statutory limits on force accounts, which creates significant financial challenges for maintaining local roads and bridges. “Over the past…
(COLUMBUS, Ohio)—Ohio Governor Mike DeWine today announced the appointment of Harvey Hyman to the Paulding County Court of Common Pleas, Probate and Juvenile Division. Hyman, of Paulding, will assume office on April 11, 2023 and will be taking the seat formerly held by Michael Wehrkamp, who resigned. Hyman must run for election in November 2024…
March 2 – A resident reported a junk violation at a residence on Daggett. Police department issued a junk violation notice to the resident then checked residence 3 days later and found it cleaned up and in compliance. March 4 – Antwerp Police Department was contacted in reference to a two year old child who…
2/15 – Police Department was contacted to assist Dept. of Human Services, during investigation, meth was discovered. Report prepared & forwarded to prosecutor & BCI crime lab. 2/16 – Police Department was contacted in reference to an individual that ran a stopped arm of a school bus on N Main St. 2/17 – Police Department…
COLUMBUS – The Transportation Review Advisory Council (TRAC) has approved the annual draft list of projects to receive funding from the Ohio Department of Transportation’s Major New Capacity Program over the next four years. It includes more than $390 million in new funding commitments. The public can comment on the draft list by emailing trac@dot.ohio.gov until March 23. TRAC…
The Village of Antwerp expedited the hiring process of a new Fiscal Officer with the vacancy left by Aimee Lichty when she submitted her letter of resignation to Council on February 6, 2023. After Mayor Jan Reeb accepted the resignation she moved forward with the Personnel Committee in hiring a replacement. The mayor, along with…
On Monday January 23rd, Lisa McClure was sworn in for duty as the newest Paulding County Commissioner in Paulding County Ohio. Pictured here (l-r) are Alison Stoller, Terry McClure (husband), Judge Beckman, Lisa McClure, Nikki McClure and Ryan McClure. McClure will be finishing the term vacated by 82nd District Ohio Rep. Roy Klopfenstein.
On 1/7, officers were called to N. Main St on reference to a domestic dispute. An officer arrived and determined nothing physical had occurred. One of the individuals agreed to stay with friend for the night. Officer provided transportation. On 1/7, an officer was called to a resident on E. River St. in reference to…
Mill Creek Township – On January 14, 2023, at approximately 8:33PM, Williams County area law enforcement was notified by Indiana State Police of an eastbound motor vehicle pursuit involving a black 2019 Cadillac XT5 on US20 near the Ohio-Indiana State Line. Indiana State Police terminated their pursuit at the state line. At approximately 8:37PM, a trooper with…
State Representative Roy Klopfenstein (R-Haviland) took the oath of office Tuesday for his first term as a member of the Ohio House of Representatives. He represents the 82nd House District, which includes Paulding, Putnam and Van Wert counties and the southern portion of Defiance County. “It is a true honor to represent the 82nd House…
On December 18, a resident of North Garden Apartment reported an unwanted person at the residence. Officer went to investigate and the individual had already left. On December 20, Antwerp Police Department investigated a case of wrongful entrustment. After investigation the owner of vehicle was cited. On December 21, an officer saw a dog running…
