MILLBURY, Ohio — In a village of just over 1,200 residents, success often depends on neighbors supporting neighbors. That philosophy can be found on opposite sides of State Route 51, where two local business owners say community, not competition, has helped their businesses thrive. At Mel-O-Creme, owner John Hoover serves more than ice cream. He serves a tradition that has become part of Millbury's identity for more than five decades. "It's just a small hometown community," Hoover said.