The Villager, landmark store in Mariemont for 69 years, closes its doors

For generations it's been the go-to place for unique gifts and cards you just couldn't find anywhere else. But Monday was the last day of business for The Vlllager, and it was a day of sad goodbyes. The shop on Madisonville Road earned the love of customers for 69 years. It was called the Mariemont 5 Cents to $1 store when Shirley Burroughs visited as a little girl. Burroughs was also one of the last customers. “I saw that it was closing and I was ... I just couldn't believe it,” Burroughs said.