Paul C. Warner Sr., 73, passed away on Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2020, at his residence in Lima, surrounded by his family.
He was born on Dec. 18, 1946, in Lima, to the late Merrill and Rowena (Swarner) Warner. Paul was raised by his grandparents the late Clay and Audrey Warner. He was previously married to Linda Warner. Paul’s longtime partner Vickie McKee survives in Starr, South Carolina.
Paul worked as a contractor. He was a member of the Gethsemeni Baptist Church in Starr, S.C. He was a U.S. Army Veteran who served from 1966 to 1968 in the Vietnam War. Paul is a member of the American Legion Post #172 in Starr, S.C.
Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) is getting ready for winter operations and has a hiring event to fill approximately 65 winter seasonal positions available across the region.
The local hiring event is Tuesday, Oct. 13, from noon to 4:30 p.m. at ODOT District 1 district office, 1885 N. McCullough Street, Lima.
Plowing snow is the primary job responsibility for winter seasonal positions, but employees may also be asked to perform other operational duties.
District 1 is looking to fill 36 positions in Allen, Defiance, Hancock, Hardin, Paulding, Putnam, Van Wert, and Wyandot counties.
Thomas Rex Wilson, 76, died on Tuesday, September 15, 2020 at 4:15 P.M. at Lima Memorial Health System.
He was born on May 14, 1944, in Tiffin, Ohio, to the late H. Rex and Dorothy (Croy) Wilson. Thomas married Julie Rader and she preceded him in death on Friday, February 16, 2018. He later married Sue Meeks and she survives in Findlay.
Thomas was a lifetime farmer. He attended the College First Church of God in Findlay. He served in the Army National Guard. Thomas served on the Hardin County Fair Board and was a former fair manager. He was an avid golfer. Thomas loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren.
Ada schools take every possible precaution this fall to combat the covid-19 virus. The bulldog in the high school office even follows guidelines on mask wearing.
The Pilgrims arrived not far from Ada over the weekend.
You may visit them each weekend between now and Nov. 1 at the Suter Produce corn maze, 4678 Road R, Pandora.
Celebrating the 400th anniversary of the Pilgrim’s journey on the Mayflower is this year’s corn maze theme, according to Jerry Suter. This is the 21st season for the corn maze, with the first one opening in 1999. Last year’s maze theme celebrated the 50th anniversary of the moon landing.
In addition to the traditional corn maze are sunflower and pumpkin patches with hayride shuttles to both locations from the corn maze.
Ohio Northern University will hold a drive-through food drive on Saturday, Sept. 19, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
The food drive will take place in the ONU parking lot next to Rite Aid at the corner of Main Street and College Avenue.
All non-perishable food items are welcome, and particular needs are canned soup, canned chicken, boxed potatoes, peanut butter, dry pasta, toilet paper, paper towels, cereal and Ramen noodles.
