Financing Resources for Small Businesses

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.

KICK STANDS UP!

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.

Housecleaning and other improvements at the Brumback

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.

BBB warns of scammers masquerading as legitimate charities

“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.

Changes could arise from the ‘silver tsunami’

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.

REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS

Allen County Delphos Keaser, Terence Lee to Johnson, Caleb Bentley/ Ambroza, Abbey, 120 Monroe St., Delphos, $74,000 Spencerville Gilbert, Matthew R/ Gilbert, Crystal to Whetstone, Bradley/Whetstone, Janet, 527 E. 5th St., Spencerville, $140,000 Mowery, Rose M Administrator/Koenig, Norman L/Estate Of Nancy Carol Koenig/Mowery, Michael to Koenig, Norman L, 309 N.

Lincolnview defeats St. John’s in season opener

BY BROCK BLYTHE CherryRoad Media Correspondent bunverferth@cherryroad.com MIDDLE POINT — Volleyball season began on Saturday morning at Lincolnview high school as the Lady Lancers hosted the St. John’s Lady Jays.

Lady ‘Cats open with five-set win over Bath

DELPHOS — Jefferson’s volleyballers opened the 2024 season Monday evening at home and gave new head coach Lindsay Kerby a win with a 14-25, 25-14, 25-20, 18-25, 15-8 thriller. Tied at two sets each, the fifth was tied at 4-4 on a Wildkitten (0-2) hitting error.

Cooper Farms to Host 17th Annual Turkey Trot

INFORMATION SUBMITTED ST HENRY — Cooper Farms has opened registration for its 17th annual Turkey Trot 5K, benefitting EverHeart Hospice. The race will take place on Saturday, November 2.

The Rise of Pickleball: America’s Fastest-Growing Sport

Pickleball, a sport that combines elements of tennis, badminton and pingpong, has swiftly emerged as America’s fastest-growing sport. With its easy-tolearn rules and engaging gameplay, pickleball is captivating players of all ages, leading to a remarkable surge in popularity across the nation. This rise is fueled by its accessibility, community- driven nature and the burgeoning competitive scene that’s drawing increasing attention.