Don’t answer your phone! Don’t answer your door!
Two weeks ago we warned consumers about Back-to-School and “Civic Support” phone scams. Now, let’s talk about our doors! Door-to-door scams heat up every Summer.
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Paulding Putnam unveils new brand identity, fiber internet plans at Member Appreciation Day
PAULDING — Paulding Putnam Electric Cooperative (now known as Paulding Putnam) proudly introduced its bold new brand during its annual Member Appreciation Day event on July 12, 2025 — celebrating the cooperative’s rich history and exciting future. With over 1,200 members, families, and guests in attendance, the event marked a major milestone in Paulding Putnam’s 90-year legacy of service.
Hilvers joins Glandorf Vision Group
GLANDORF — Dr. Jesselyn Michaud of Glandorf Vision Group in Glandorf has announced Dr. Abigail Hilvers has joined her optometry office.
Paulding Putnam to unveil new brand and fiber internet packages at Member Appreciation Day
PAULDING — Paulding Putnam Electric Cooperative invites its members and their immediate family to join the co-op for its 2025 Member Appreciation Day on Saturday, July 12, from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. at the co-op headquarters located at 401 McDonald Pike, Paulding. Parking will be located behind the Paulding Putnam office in the Paulding County fairgrounds lot.
Fort Jennings State Bank continues 5-Star status
FORT JENNINGS — BauerFinancial, Inc., the Nation’s Premier Bank Rating Firm, is pleased to acknowledge The Fort Jennings State Bank, Fort Jennings for its continued 5-Star status.
BBB warns of fake Veterans Giveback Program mailers
BBB is receiving calls from consumers saying they have received postcards in the mail announcing the “The Veteran Giveback Program of 2025.”
Brandt graduates from Ohio Bankers League Leadership Institute
PANDORA — The First National Bank of Pandora is proud to announce that Michelle Brandt, Compliance | BSA | CRA | OFAC | Security Officer at The First National Bank of Pandora, has successfully graduated from the Ohio Bankers League (OBL) Bank Leadership Institute, Class of 2024–25.
First National Bank promotes Kline
PANDORA — First National Bank is proud to announce the promotion of Trevor Kline to the position of Associate Commercial Lender. In his new role, Kline will be responsible for analyzing, assessing, and managing real estate, business, agricultural, and consumer credit loans and lines of credit.
Davenport-Yant earnsAmeriprise Client Experience Award
BOWLING GREEN — Mary Davenport-Yant, CFP®, ChFC®, CLU®, ADPA™, CMFC™, CRPC™a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC in Bowling Green, has earned the Ameriprise… Login to continue reading Login…
‘Brushing Scams’ increase over the holidays!
A holiday retrospective – and not the fun kind