Pennycrest Holds Grand Opening

The ribbon was cut Monday, April 14, signaling the grand opening of the Shops at Pennycrest. Several businesses, including A-Fresh Cut Florist, Mennonite Pantry, Pennycrest Gifts, Tastefully Done Gourmet Foods, Attic Antiques & Artisans, and Peaches' Little People share space in the building on North Defiance Street in the downtown historic district. From left: Marsha Dowdy, Archbold Area Chamber of Commerce; Jim Wyse, Archbold mayor; Beth Holman, Mennonite Pantry; Terri Rychener, A-Fresh Cut; MaraBelle Schmucker, Mennonite Pantry; Margaret Schumacher, Pennycrest; Jon Lugbill, vice president, retail division, AACC; Dennis Howell, Archbold village administrator; and Mari Yoder, AACC executive director.- photo by David Pugh