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HICKSVILLE — Hicksville Village Council gave a first reading Monday to legislation prohibiting marijuana-related businesses within the town and received input from a citizens group seeking to make council seats non-partisan.

SHERWOOD — Sherwood Village Council discussed the marijuana sales situation, approved changes in pay scales for village first responders and filled a vacant fire leadership position during its meeting Wednesday.

The Defiance Area Chamber of Commerce resumed its First Friday luncheon series last week with Jamie Fleming of the Fun Factory in Defiance the featured speaker.

Defiance Eagles:The Defiance Eagles 372 Auxiliary meeting was held on Sept. 10 with 13 members in attendance.

The Defiance Area Chamber of Commerce held its First Friday luncheon last week with speaker Christian Pancake of TAS Aviation.

The Defiance City Schools Board of Education heard a summary of the state report card at its regular meeting Wednesday and also approved a property purchase.

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HICKSVILLE — Hicksville Village Council discussed issues with EMS coverage and also gave first readings to legislation decreasing water and sewer rates during its meeting Monday.

A large crowd lined Clinton Street in downtown Defiance Saturday night to watch the marching bands, floats and other entries in the annual Lions Club Halloween Parade. Here, one of

HICKSVILLE — Village council here met Monday evening to talk further about EMS staffing issues and approve legislation providing for two new positions.