Asher thing
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April 7, 2026
Former Police Chief and Village Administrator Monte Asher, pictured above at right, retired from his role as chief in 2023 and handed the reins to current Police Chief Jim Hill, pictured above at left. The two chiefs posed with Lieutenant Justin Baldwin, middle, after he graduated from the STEP (Supervisor Training and Education Program) back in 2019. Asher’s retirement as village administrator marks the end of over 30 years of service to the village. (Archive photo)

Asher thing

Former chief, administrator ends three decades of service to Richwood

By Kyle Meddles 

A former police chief and staple member of the Richwood community has hung up his many different hats after serving key roles in the village for over 30 years.

Monte Asher retired from his position as village administrator on April 1 at the age of 61, marking the end of his career as a public servant...

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