A report from the International Monetary Fund in the summer of 2023 indicated that a new challenge awaits the world in the coming years. The global population increased by one billion people between 2010 and 2022. That remarkable increase saw the world surpass the eight billion people mark in November of 2022.
“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.
DELPHOS — Akua Peprish is new digital trainer at the Delphos Public Library, board members learned Aug. 14.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.