CRANE TOWNSHIP – On April 14, at approximately 11:22 a.m., troopers from the Van Wert Post responded to a report of an injury crash involving two commercial vehicles at the intersection of US 127 and County Road 176 in Crane Township.

PAULDING – Public comments took up over half of Paulding Village Council’s regular meeting Monday, March 1, with plans shared for a possible business expansion and some intense discussion surrounding a few hot-button issues.

PAULDING – Paulding County Juvenile Court Judge Michael Wehrkamp announced that the Juvenile Court, in partnership with the Paulding County Family & Children First Council (FCFC), has to date been awarded a total of $109,860.30 through the state’s Multi-System Youth (MSY) Program.

PAULDING – January and February have been outstanding recycling months for Paulding County, in spite of the “Polar Vortex” and all the snow that fell. We still managed to divert 21,368 pounds of material from landfill. Way to go Paulding County recyclers!

If this past week is any indication, I do believe that Spring may almost be upon us! Warmer temperatures make me want to get outdoors and start sorting, cleaning and making piles that will eventually end up in several different locations around town. One of those piles will be heading for recycling and I’m guessing there are a few of you that feel the same way. Remember to separate your clear milk jugs/vinegar containers from the rest of your No. 2 plastics. White milk jugs go with the No. 2’s. Aluminum cans are processed differently from the steel soup/vegetable/fruit cans so bag them separately as well. We can definitely take all of your newspaper, magazines/glossy material and cardboard. Please make sure your cardboard is flattened if possible. Some of it is so thick it’s not even possible but do your best!

PAULDING – The combined efforts of Paulding County Hospital and Paulding County Health Department have been able to vaccinate 2,627 essential workers and eligible Paulding County residents thus far. Both entities have been working closely with the State of Ohio and remain committed to provide safe and effective COVID-19 vaccinations to currently eligible residents of Paulding County.

We sincerely appreciate your patience as we continue to work through the process of distributing safe and effective vaccines to those in our community who wish to receive it. Currently, Paulding County Hospital is making appointments from a waiting list. Requests to be placed on our waiting list at 419-399-1160 on Monday and Tuesday, for individuals that are at least 60 years of age or have a qualifying medical condition.