By: Forrest R. Church, Publisher THE VILLAGE REPORTER I will be honest—I am struggling with how to approach this column composed shortly before our print…
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By: Dr. Jerry Bergman Montpelier, Ohio In my public presentations in over 400 churches, the pastor, or one of the church members, often treats me…
By: Marlene Oxender It must be true – angels have a sense of humor. Angels are capable beings. Angels know how to have fun. My…
By: Rex Stump Wauseon, Ohio Recently, we were once again ambushed with horrific news of an evil and deadly shooting. The news of a gunman…
By: Marlene Oxender My friends who were successful at downsizing made it happen by moving into another home. That’s all it took. Moving. Boxing up…
By: Steve Wilmot Unhealthy, negative emotions are commonplace in today’s world. No one is immune, whether it’s worry, stress, depression, loneliness, boredom, rejection, inadequacy, insecurity,…
By: Dr. Jerry Bergman Montpelier, Ohio On the blackboard at the physics department of a major American University was written a long series of atomic…
By: Mike Kelly, Retired Pastor Bryan, Ohio Why are we so angry? What happened to tolerance? What happened to patience? What happened to accepting people…
Jeff Rychener, age 61, of Wauseon, Ohio, passed away peacefully on August 10, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family after a courageous battle…
By: Rex Stump Wauseon, Ohio What did the monkey say when his tail was cut off? Answer, “It won’t be long now…” Yes, I know,…