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“Shipwrecked” At Prom: North Central Students Spend An Unforgettable Night Together
PHOTO BY JENNA FRISBY / THE VILLAGE REPORTER VIEW 63 PHOTOS OF THIS CONTEST FOR FREE AT WWW.THEVILLAGEREPORTER.COM. North Central High School juniors and seniors celebrated prom Saturday, May 11th. Prom was held at The Quality Inn and Suburban Studios in Holiday City. Their theme this year was “Shipwrecked” and...
Man acted in self-defense in fatal shooting of Hillsdale County teen, jury finds
HILLSDALE COUNTY, MI – A man facing a murder charges for fatally shooting a teen during a fight has been found not guilty of any criminal wrongdoing. After more than a week-long trial, jurors on April 24 aquitted Kirk Culik of murder in the shooting death of 16-year-old Robert Jeffrey Flint, court records show.
Saturday Essay: Ohio church helping homeless faces religious discrimination
Homelessness is an epidemic in this country. While the causes of this problem are complex and numerous, one thing that is clear is that more and more Americans are finding themselves in dire financial conditions with seemingly nowhere to go, no one to help them. It is in this moment, when people are in most desperate need, Pastor Chris Avell and his church, Dad’s Place, step in to offer a helping hand. Dad’s Place operates a 24-hour church that seeks to care for both the spiritual and physical needs of the hurting and vulnerable in its community. If you are someone who has nowhere to go or no one to love or care for you, Dad’s Place offers you a place to take refuge and invites you to be part of its family. Submit a letter to the editor To Pastor Chris, Dad’s Place is simply living out the Bible’s commands to care for the “least of these,” and in doing so, it has created a community to those who are so often ostracized by our society and shown love to people who have perhaps never experienced it before.
Hillsdale County home listings asked for more money in April: See the current median price here
The median home in Hillsdale County listed for $292,450 in April, up 12.5% from the previous month's $259,900, an analysis of data from Realtor.com shows. Compared to April 2023, the median home list price increased 21.9% from $239,900. The statistics in this article only pertain to houses listed for sale in Hillsdale County, not houses...
Williams common pleas
Alexander Kendall, 48, Bryan, pleaded guilty to aggravated trafficking in drugs (methamphetamine) and aggravated possession of drugs (methamphetamine), each a first-degree felony. He was given a prison term of five to 7 1/2 years with credit for 63 days served in jail while his case was pending. Eddie Bauer-Thacker, 24, Bryan, pleaded guilty to two counts of disseminating matter harmful to juveniles, each a fourth-degree felony. He was placed on community control for four years, fined $1,000, given a suspended 180-day jail sentence and ordered...
Wheel of Fortune host Pat Sajak addresses Hillsdale College graduates
HILLSDALE — Pat Sajak, the long-time host of Wheel of Fortune, addressed the 2024 Hillsdale College graduates Saturday, May 11, at its 172nd spring commencement ceremony. Sajak said the country faces unprecedented incivility. ...
Train enthusiasts mark historic date at Fulton County museum
WAUSEON — Veteran train conductors from the Swanton Model Railroad Club pulled their resources together Saturday to draw attention to the recently established train exhibit inside of the Museum & Welcome Center of Fulton County, Ohio, in celebration of National Train Day. “We're celebrating the anniversary of the golden spike being struck in Utah in 1869,” John Swearingen, Jr., director of the museum, said. The golden spike refers to the ceremony that united the Central Pacific Railroad and Union Pacific Railroad into the first transcontinental railroad with a symbolic golden spike, “And Amtrak started this holiday in 2008, to promote Amtrak train travel and...
Reunions in Heaven Red Carpet Event
“Reunions in Heaven”, Directed by Williams County’s very own, Samantha Ryan is set to hit the big screen soon. In preparation, there will be a public red carpet event to showcase the short film and Q&A with the Director and cast on May 18, 2024 at 11:00 a.m., at the Bryan Ohio Theatre.
Build your sandwich your way at Hillsdale Filling Station Deli
HILLSDALE, MI – Hillsdale Filling Station Deli has been feeding customers classic comfort food since 1990, and current owner Cindy Bieszk is happy to be keeping that tradition alive. Bieszk took over the deli in 2001, and has continued providing everything customers love about it, including short wait times,...
NSCC PHLEBOTOMY & MEDICAL ASSISTING GRADUATES CELEBRATED AT PINNING CEREMONY
Three students from the medical assisting program, along with twelve students from the phlebotomy technician program were recognized at a special ceremony held earlier this week at Northwest State Community College. Both options lead to entry-level positions in the health care field, and students earning the phlebotomy technician certificate may choose to continue their education for an associate degree in medical assisting.
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