How in the world could we be at the end of 2025 already? Boy, has it been an eventful year, in our community, in our country and in the world. I feel very blessed to live in a small Village where both joys and sorrows are shared by so many friends and neighbors. Thank you, each of you, for contributing to our community. Remember to be on the lookout for Santa sometime this month outside Village Hall, and stop by for a candy cane!

Fall is coming! I know the current weather says summer, but all things pumpkin and apple are just around the corner. This year at the...