Joan Elaine Hall, age 88, of West Lafayette, Ohio passed away Saturday, March 23, 2024 at the Lafayette Pointe Nursing Home. She was born in Hemlock, in Perry County, Ohio on September 16, 1936, to the late Paul M. Williams and Mae (Fouts) Williams. Joan graduated from The Plains High School in Athens County in […]
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Suspect identified in Royer Chapel arson case
On June 8, 2020, a structure fire was reported at 50527 Township road 280 Franklin Township, Royer Chapel Church. After first responders arrived on scene, the fire was quickly put out resulting in fire damage to the inside of the chapel. It was determined that the cause of the fire was arson. During the investigation, […]
Fund being started after vandalism continues at Royer Chapel
Don Royer’s relative Anne Royer had a chapel built in 1897 as a tribute to her husband Martin. The chapel in Franklin Township is still standing more than 100 years after first being constructed, but it has unfortunately experienced its share of heartaches. In December 2002 it was destroyed by arson. Don Royer rebuilt the […]