State Rep. Roy Klopfenstein | The Ohio House of Representatives
State Rep. Roy Klopfenstein | The Ohio House of Representatives
State Representative Roy Klopfenstein (R-Haviland) has announced that the Defiance, Paulding, Putnam, and Van Wert County fairs will receive funding through the Ohio County and Independent Fairs Grant Program.
The grants are designated for various projects, including new grandstands, repairing or replacing dilapidated buildings, new or improved restroom facilities, parking and camping sites, and ADA accessibility improvements. The Agricultural Fair of Defiance County, Paulding County Agricultural Society, and Van Wert County Agricultural Society were awarded approximately $106,831.54 each for improvements; the Putnam County Agricultural Society received $101,000.
"County fairs are at the heart of every community," said Klopfenstein. "We are investing in our county and independent fairs to ensure they continue to be fun and safe places for everyone to enjoy."
In total, $10 million was awarded to support Ohio’s 94 county and independent fairs across the state.
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