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🌱 What Paulding Putnam’s CEO retirement means for Defiance County members

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In today's newsletter:

  • What Paulding Putnam’s CEO retirement means for Defiance County members
  • Does your Defiance liquor permit quietly expire on June 1?

Also on today's calendar: Live Music with F.O.G. (Few Old Guys) | Classic Hits & Good Times — The Compound Defiance and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the inventor of the knock-knock joke win? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Partly sunny and very warm, with a high of 80 and low of 62 degrees.
  • Saturday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, temps: high: 68, low: 37.
  • Sunday: Cooler with a shower or two, with a high of 51 and low of 31 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• CEO anounces his pending retirement « The VW independent (thevwindependent.com) — Residents in Defiance County are served by Paulding Putnam, whose CEO Randy Price plans to retire in January 2027 after guiding major expansion of the co-op’s electric and fiber internet services. The board is already working with a third-party recruiter to find his successor and promises a smooth transition. Local members can expect continuity while new leadership is selected.
   

• 9,000 Ohio liquor permits set to expire June 1 (wnewsj.com) — If you run a bar, restaurant, or carryout in Defiance County, your state liquor permit may be among the 9,000 set to expire June 1, so renewal through Ohio’s OPAL system is crucial. Local councils and trustees can still file objections by May 4, and the state has posted an online guide explaining renewals, late fees, and the objection process.
   

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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Defiance

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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Defiance

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.