The Paulding County Republican Central Committee met on Thursday, January 5, 2023 for regular business and to appoint a new County Commissioner after Roy Klopfenstein’s seat was vacated as he was elected to the OH state legislature in the 2022 election. Jan Commers read the secretary minutes from the last meeting and Blane Fickel gave…
January 5, 2023, the Multi-Area Narcotics Task Force concluded an eight month investigation into Shawn M. Spencer, 43 years old, 306 North First Street in the Village of Oakwood, Ohio. A search warrant was executed on January 5, 2023 at the residence listed above. Spencer and a Tameesha T. Rowe, 41 Years old, 306 North…
COLUMBUS – State Senator Rob McColley (R-Napoleon) was sworn in as Majority Floor Leader of the Ohio Senate during opening day ceremonies this week at the Ohio Statehouse. The ceremony marked the beginning of the 135th General Assembly. “It is a privilege to serve with so many great senators from across Ohio,” said Leader McColley. “I am…
COLUMBUS – 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…
The Paulding County Republican Central Committee met on Thursday, January 5, 2023 for regular business and to appoint a new County Commissioner after Roy Klopfenstein’s seat was vacated as he was elected to the OH state legislature in the 2022 election. Jan Commers read the secretary minutes from the last meeting and Blane Fickel gave…
Jerry Zielke, Chairman of the Paulding County Republican Central Committee announced that Roy Klopfenstein has submitted his resignation as commissioner effective 12 31 2022 at 11.59 pm. The central committee will be accepting resumes from candidates interested in serving the people of Paulding County as County Commissioner to fill the current open position. The job…
On November 22, there was a motor vehicle accident at the intersection of Main and River. An officer responded and investigated. Both vehicles were towed and a report was prepared. On November 25, an officer was called to a residence on N. Main St in reference to a domestic dispute. The officer investigated and found…
It’s hard to believe that six years have gone by so quickly as I finish these last few weeks as State Representative. It’s been an honor to represent so many wonderful Ohioans at the Statehouse over my three terms. My wife Danette and I have met so many great people along the way who have…
11/6 – Officers were called for a domestic dispute on Woodcox St. One individual was arrested and both charged with domestic violence. 11/7 – After an investigation, it was determined a resident of 406 E. River St. had purchased a hand gun and provided it to a 19 year old male. That case was referred…
On November 28th 2022, the Paulding County Common Pleas Court room was packed, with a few having to stand, for the sentencing of Heidi L. Grant in the January 13th, 2022 murder of her husband, Christopher S. Franklin. Prosecutor Joseph Burkard addressed the court and requested that her sentences be served consecutively and also that…
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…
