PAULDING – The Paulding County Republican Women would like to invite everyone to join us at the Paulding County Fairgrounds on Thursday evening, June 17 at 6 p.m. Our tent is located right next to the Grandstand beside Gibson’s BBQ. Look for the red, white and blue.

Charlotte McGuire, one of our Ohio State School Board Members representing District 3, will be the guest speaker. She is a mother of two adult children, grandmother of two and has been married to her sweetheart, Arthur, for the last 48 years.

VAN WERT – The Western Buckeye Educational Service Center met on May 26 at the Van Wert office for a regular session.

PAULDING – The United Way of Paulding County recently held its annual purse bingo. It was held at the 4-H Extension building at the Paulding County Fairgrounds. Excutive Director Lora Lyons, as well as the United Way board hosted the event.

PAULDING – With the warm sun shining bright on a gorgeous day, The Paulding County Fair held its opening ceremony on Sunday, June 13. The ceremony was held not only to commence the fair, but also to pay tribute to the late Lonnie Miller.

PAULDING – The Paulding High School graduating class of 1971 celebrates the 50th anniversary of their graduation. Irnonically, May 23, the day of Paulding High School 2021 graduation, was the same day the class of ‘71 graduated 50 years ago.

PAULDING – A new gas station – possibly with fast-food service – is expected to open in Paulding before winter, Paulding Village Council heard Monday, June 7.

PAULDING – Kyle Harris recently walked across the stage and received his diploma from Paulding High School. Prior to graduating Harris was signed on at J&J Ag in Grover Hill as a welder. While some high school graduates sign on to colleges to play their favorite sport, other, like Harris leave high school ready for a career.

LIMA – Ohio National Guard Major Gen. John Harris recently announced that he has directed July 2, as the end of all missions at all food banks across the state of Ohio.

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