LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR … Lt. Governor of Ohio, Jon Husted, traveled all the way to his hometown of Montpelier to be a part of 18A’s Ribbon Cutting Ceremony. Prior to the ribbon cutting everyone in attendance was welcomed to Cookies on Demand cookies and refreshments. Pictured with Lt. Governor Husted are owners Becky and Ron Freese and Jamie Klei. (PHOTOS BY LINDSAY PHILLIPS, STAFF)
RIBBON CUTTING … Although opened a year ago on October 29, 2021, 18A held their official ribbon cutting on November 2, inside the speakeasy. Pictured from left to right is Montpelier Chamber of Commerce President, Connie Nickells, Lieutenant Governor of Ohio, Jon Husted, Owners Becky and Ron Freese and Jamie Klei, and Montpelier Chamber of Commerce Executive Director, Kelly Bigger.