Paw Paw Block Party brings back-to-school fun

by Lisa Schauer

A community block party was held at the municipal park in Paw Paw on Saturday, August 9.

Free backpacks, school supplies, hygiene items, shoes, clothes, and bags of produce were set out for anyone to grab.

Hot dogs, chips, fruit, and bottled water were given out by volunteers in the pavilion.

A watermelon eating contest was held in two heats on a picnic table, while a DJ played a mix of classic…