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Paulding County grand jury returns six indictments
PAULDING — A Paulding County grand jury has returned indictments against six persons, according to Prosecutor Joe Burkard’s office. Indicted were: • Jason Middleton, 43, Bryan, for aggravated possession of drugs, a first-degree felony, with a specification for forfeiture of an automobile. • Jeremy Shaffer, 43, Oakwood, for felonious assault, a second-degree felony, with a...
Paulding County Municipal Court 6-13-24
Sentenced: Nicole Knapp, 30, Hicksville, driving under suspension, $200 fine; Tracey Schroeder, 44, Paulding, disorderly conduct, two days jail, $150 fine; Erin Karlstadt, 23, Paulding, disorderly conduct, one day jail, $150 fine, no unlawful contact with victim; Jennifer Timbers, 39, Antwerp, disorderly conduct, $100 fine; David Monley, Antwerp, disorderly conduct, $100 fine. Dawnja Fuentes, 35, Van Wert, driving under suspension, three days jail (driver intervention program in lieu of jail days), $250 fine; unsafe vehicle, $70 fine; OVI, dismissed. ...
The last board meeting
VAN WERT—James Stripe attended his last meeting of the Van Wert Board of Developmental Disabilities this past week. Stripe has been its Superintendent since 1988, and worked for the Board since 1975. “We are appreciative of Jim’s dedication to the agency, the individuals served, their families, and all the...
New Haven to host National Flag Day Ceremony
NEW HAVEN, Ind. (WFFT) - The City of New Haven is set to host a National Flag Day celebration ceremony on Friday. The event will be held at 815 Lincoln Highway East at 5:30 p.m. The ceremony aims to honor the significance of the flag as a symbol of community...
City of Fort Wayne, Allen County offices closed for Juneteenth
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - On Wednesday, June 19, the City of Fort Wayne and Allen County offices will be closed for Juneteenth. Both the City of Fort Wayne and Allen County offices will open for normal business hours on Thursday, June 20. The City of Fort Wayne adds there...
Commissioners host CHIP hearing
VAN WERT—County Commissioners Stan Owens and Thad Lichtensteiger hosted the second public hearing on the CHIP, or Community Housing Impact and Preservation program on Thursday at their office on Main Street. Twenty-seven invitations were mailed out by Christina Martin, Program Manager for Van Wert Area Economic Development Corporation. Five...
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