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By: John Fryman THE VILLAGE REPORTER john@thevillagereporter.com Jefferson Township Trustees met in regular session on Monday, June 15 at 7 p.m. with trustees Brian Batterson and Austin Poynter present with…
Shirley Schrock, age 92, of Stryker, passed away on June 2, 2026, at CHP Defiance Inpatient Hospice. Shirley worked for Sauder’s in Archbold in the auxiliary for many years. Shirley…
MAKING THE TURN … Montpelier’s Hayden Sharps rounds third on his way home with a run in a 10-0 district semifinal win over Edon. PHOTOS BY REBEKAH DELL / THE…
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By: Forrest R. Church, Publisher THE VILLAGE REPORTER I will be honest — it has been a long time since I have sat down to type one of these columns.…
“Pet Friendly Holiday Decorating” shares practical tips to keep pets safe during the holidays, like choosing shatterproof/non-toxic decorations, avoiding toxic plants (poinsettias/mistletoe), skipping tinsel and edible décor, and using LED…
MEAT SALES FROM THE PAST … Fayette Meat Market, pictured here before 1910. Do you have a historic photo from Fulton County you’d like to share? Send it to publisher@thevillagereporter.com.
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