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BBB warns of scammers masquerading as legitimate charities

August 21, 2024

“I received 39 calls in 2 days, and I was so mad …” “I WANT TO GIVE A RATING OF ZERO …” “I get 30 to 50 calls a day from the Feed Foundation …” “I get at least 20 calls a day from The Feed Foundation. I have blocked so many numbers at this point it’s not even funny …” These are just a few of the customer reviews and the consumer complaints BBB has received concerning a non-profit organization, The Feed Foundation, Inc., based in New York. www.feedfoundation.org.

August 21, 2024

DELPHOS — Akua Peprish is new digital trainer at the Delphos Public Library, board members learned Aug. 14.

Housecleaning and other improvements at the Brumback

August 21, 2024

VAN WERT—The Brumback has been doing some housecleaning lately, and Director Nellie Schmidt briefed the Board during their August meeting last Thursday at 5 p.m. “We have a lot of things that are taking up space that we don’t need anymore,” she told them.

Golf carts, classic cars help fund Fort Fest

August 21, 2024

FORT JENNINGS— in Putnam County, Fort Jennings comes alive each year, celebrating its history and remembering veterans who fought for our freedoms. Activities on Saturday included war reenactments in the park, helicopter rides, and the 1812 encampment for those inclined to focus on history.

KICK STANDS UP!

August 21, 2024

You could hear the ROAR three miles south in Ada… That is, you could hear the roar of more than 400 motorcyclists, from all over this area, all starting up their motorcycles simultaneously in Beaverdam Speedways back parking lot. *Kick Stands Up (KSU) at 4 p.m., prompt, last Friday.

August 21, 2024

INFORMATION SUBMITTED VAN WERT — The following individuals appeared on Van Wert County Court of Common Pleas: Thursday, Aug. 8, 20244 Time Waiver/Modification Of Bond Nathan Stephens, 19, Lima, signed a time waiver in open court and requested additional time to prepare his case.

August 21, 2024

SUBMITTED INFORMATION On SEPTEMBER 24, the Putnam County CIC will host “Financing Resources for Small Businesses”, a free workshop featuring state, regional and local financing professionals who will share information on business financing, loans and grants to start a business, grow an existing business, renovate a building, save energy costs, or purchase technology, machinery/equipment. Presenters include JobsOhio, the Ohio DepartmentofDevelopmentEntrepreneurship, Minority and Women Owned Business division, Small Business Development Center at Rhodes State College, Toledo-Lucas County Port Authority, CIFT Center for Innovative Food Technology, and Putnam County CIC.

August 21, 2024

INFORMATION SUBMITTED DELPHOS — On Aug. 11, officers were sent to the intersection of Bank and State streets for a report of a vehicle stuck on the railroad tracks.

August 21, 2024

DELPHOS — Delphos City Council met in regular session Monday evening, and addressed a light legislative agenda. Prior to the regular council session, the Legislative Committee met, discussing potential recommendation to council to draft an ordinance to further clarify the use of recreational marijuana in the city, beyond state ordinance language, relative to product location usage, specifically public areas, and types of marijuana usage, including not only smoked, vaped, but also ingested product, commonly known as “gummies” in prohibited areas.

August 21, 2024

ST. RITA’S A girl was born Aug.

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BBB warns of scammers masquerading as legitimate charities

Library hires digital trainer

Housecleaning and other improvements at the Brumback

Golf carts, classic cars help fund Fort Fest

KICK STANDS UP!

Van Wert County Court news Aug. 8-13

Financing Resources for Small Businesses

Delphos Police reports Aug. 11-17

City council continues to discuss clarification of recreational marijuana use

Births