PHOTO BY RENEA KESSLER / THE VILLAGE REPORTER
175 YEARS … The Fulton County Commissioners were joined by other elected officials to close out the celebration the Fulton County’s 175th Anniversary.
By: Renea Kessler
THE VILLAGE REPORTER
renea@thevillagereporter.com
The Fulton County Commissioners met in regular session on Thursday, October 2, 2025. The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance, prayer, and roll call with all commissioners being present.
The board approved the meeting minutes from September 30, the adoption of the day’s agenda, and the authorization of new appropriations and transfers across several departments.
Among the appropriations were funding increases for juvenile probation, postage, and housing trust expenses, as well as transfers to cover municipal court jury fees and garage equipment.
Commissioners also approved an amendment to the county’s contract with Dynegy Energy Services, extending electric aggregation service terms for residents at locked-in rates through 2028.
The board addressed personnel matters by accepting the resignation of a Senior Center employee and later voted to enter a contract with StepMobile and EZ Justice Communication to support adult probation services. Routine purchase orders and travel requests were also approved.
The highlight of the morning came with Resolution 2025-660, formally proclaiming the closure of Fulton County’s 175th anniversary celebration.
Adopted unanimously, the resolution recounted the county’s founding on April 1, 1850, in Pike Township, and honored both past and present commissioners for their service.
It paid tribute to Robert Fulton, the steamboat pioneer for whom the county was named, and expressed gratitude to the generations who built and sustained its communities.
The commemoration received recognition from state leaders as well. A proclamation read by State Representative Jim Hoops from the Ohio House of Representatives honored Fulton County for its resilience, prosperity, and community character, highlighting its significance as one of the “durable counties” that Ohio’s stability relies on.
The Ohio Senate, through Senator Rob McColley, also issued a resolution praising Fulton County’s civic spirit, industriousness, and lasting vitality 175 years after its founding.
Following the readings, commissioners and guests reflected on the milestone. The session ended with congratulations to county officials and residents for their shared history and optimism for the future.
With the vote, the county’s year-long 175th celebration, launched on April 1, 2025, was formally and appropriately concluded. After the meeting, the commissioners were joined by guests in the conference room for cake and refreshments to celebrate.