WILMINGTON — The Republican Party held its annual Clinton County Lincoln Day Dinner Monday evening at the Fairgrounds Expo Center.

Guest speaker was Judi French, Justice of the Supreme Court of Ohio since 2013. She was introduced by Executive Committee Chairman Tim Inwood, who also introduced special guests.

Clinton County Central Committee Chairman Joe Daugherty welcomed attendees and led the Pledge of Allegiance. Invocation and benediction were given by David VanHoose of the Primitive Baptist Church.

Brenda Woods and Kristi Fickert introduced local officials, while drawings and announcements were handled by the Republican Women’s Club.

Tim Inwood, guest speaker Justice Judi French and Joe Daugherty. For more photos from the event, visit wnewsj.com.

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Attendees sing the National Anthem.

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Tim Inwood and Justice Judi French.

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Tanya Snarr and Cynthia Bailey.

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Mike Powell with Kelly Hopkins and Noah Powers.

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Brenda Woods, Shelby Boatman and Jonathan McKay.

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Dori DeLaney Shidaker and Brian Shidaker with Jeff Linkous.

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Garrett Wahl, Deanna Liermann, Ron Shidaker, Joann Chamberlain and Jeff Linkous.

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Jeff Linkous and Tim Inwood.

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Mike Powell, Bob Peterson and Tim Rudduck.

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Judi French, Tim Inwood, Joe Daugherty and David VanHoose.

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Kerry and Valerie Steed.

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Lois Allen, Tim Inwood and Jeff Linkous.

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Shane Wilkin, Tim Inwood and Judi French.

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Jonathan McKay, President Abraham Lincoln, and Shelby Boatman.

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Tim Inwood, Judi French, Joe Daugherty and David VanHoose.

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