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For nearly 90 years, Social Security has provided income protection to millions of retirees, people with disabilities, their dependents, and families who’ve lost a family member who worked and paid Social Security taxes before they died. In addition to paying benefits, we issue millions of Social Security numbers each year, maintain wage records to make sure workers get the benefits they have earned, and much more. The scope of what we do is enormous, and we are proud to serve the American people. Whether providing service online at SSA.gov, over the telephone, or in person, our goal is to help you understand your eligibility for benefits and the best way to apply for them.

PAULDING – First Financial Bank (Nasdaq: FFBC) will host a food drive in the Paulding area from October 7-25, accepting canned food and nonperishable boxed food in specially marked bins at its financial center at 201 N. Main St. After the conclusion of the food drive, First Financial associates will choose local organizations to receive the food for distribution into the surrounding community.

The Van Wert Civic Theatre is seeking talented actors of all ages to be part of our upcoming production of “A Christmas Carol” by John Jakes. This heartwarming adaptation of Charles Dickens’ classic tale will feature a unique twist, with Dickens himself narrating the story and sharing personal insights.

I am sitting here drinking coffee and enjoying a piece of zucchini coffee cake that a lady from our church district dropped off here for us. It is delicious, and I would like to ask her for the recipe. I do hope it doesn’t have many calories! Isn’t it always comforting to yourself when you try to say it has a vegetable (zucchini), so it (the cake) can’t be too unhealthy? The added zucchini does really make it a moist cake.

The 2024 Youth Business Showcase proved to be another success with ten business showcase participants attending. The showcase offered a variety of products such as woodworking, paintings, plants, jewelry, bakery items and even power washing as a service of their business. The Youth Business Showcase has proven to show all the amazing talent and skills Paulding County youth have!

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The Paulding County Carnegie Library is getting ready for a wonderful “Fall into Reading” season. If you love cooler temperatures, pumpkin spice, colorful crunching leaves under your feet, hoodies, bonfires and trick-or-treat fun, this time is for you. The library will close on Monday, October 14, in observance of Columbus Day. The library and branches are excited about all the upcoming events we have planned.