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…
Blanchard Township – The Lima Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal crash which occurred Friday morning on U.S. Route 224, near County Road 5, in Putnam County. At approximately 7:13 am, a 2016 Chevrolet Suburban, driven by Angela L. Schumaker, age 39, of Ottawa, was traveling eastbound on U.S. Route…
Monroe Township – The Ohio State Highway Patrol’s Lima Post is investigating a fatal crash which occurred at approximately 3:55 P.M. on County Road E at the intersection of County Road 22, in Putnam County. A 2004 Pontiac Grand Prix, driven by 58 year old Cindy R. Adams of Oakwood was stopped eastbound on County…
The following is highway construction scheduled to occur within Paulding County, Putnam County and Van Wert County. PAULDING COUNTY State Route 637 between Road 118 and Road 138, northwest of Melrose, will close April 16 for approximately 75 days for ditch relocation. The project also includes the relocation of a 72-inch pipe beneath county Road…
Paulding Putnam Electric Cooperative (PPEC) is pleased to announce there will be no general rate increase in 2017. This is the third year in a row, where members didn’t have to see an increase. “The PPEC trustees, and employees work hard to deliver electric power that is reliable, safe and cost-competitive with our neighboring utilities.…
Deputies are investigating what is believed to be an accidental shooting which occurred in rural Oakwood, Ohio last evening just after 8:00 p.m. The residence is owned by Scott & Sheryl Wagner, and their juvenile children were the subjects involved. Initial statements indicate a fifteen year old boy was handling a .22 caliber rifle when…
