Local Archived News

5/31/06

Richwood prepares to host annual Springenfest celebration

Photography studio opens in Richwood

5/24/06

Council still treading water on swimming pool ordinance

5/17/06

Sgt. Jeremiah Workman receives Navy Cross for bravery in Iraq

5/9/06

Wills Construction given go-ahead on building project

RPD Officer assaulted; suspect captured after escape

Reward offered for information in Prospect Pharmacy robberies

Curbside Cones to open soon

5/3/06

Sgt. Workman to receive prestigious Navy Cross

Council still treading water on swimming pool ordinance
By Leigh Ann Glass
The question of fencing around private swimming pools in the village took
a new twist when Council met in regular session on Monday, May 22.

Sgt. Jeremiah Workman receives Navy Cross for bravery in Iraq
By LORI YOUNT
Story reprinted courtesy of the Beaufort Gazette
Sgt. Jeremiah Workman received the Navy Cross, the Marine Corp's
second-highest award, for rescuing fellow Marines, but all he could think
about as he was honored Friday during graduation at Parris Island were the
ones who weren't saved.

Wills Construction given go-ahead on building project
By Leigh Ann Glass
Jason Wills of Wills Construction addressed Council members at a meeting
held Monday, May 8. Wills is interested in building four houses on the four
lots on the land where the Claibourne-Richwood Elementary School once stood.

RPD Officer assaulted; suspect captured after escape
Justin Lee McKinney escaped from Memorial Hospital of Union County while in
the custody of the Richwood Police Department on Friday, May 5.

Reward offered for information in Prospect Pharmacy robberies
Marion Pharmacy also hit
Central Ohio Crime Stoppers is offering up to a $5,000 cash reward for
information leading to the arrest of the suspect(s) responsible for pharmacy
robberies in the Prospect and Marion areas.

Curbside Cones to open soon
By SHERRYL SHEETS
A teenager's first job can be more important later in life than one
might think. Ask Deanna (Johnson) Bonham.

Sgt. Workman to receive prestigious Navy Cross
By CHARLENE JOLLIFF
The second highest medal that can be awarded by the United States Navy,
Marine Corps and Coast Guard will be bestowed on North Union graduate Sgt.
Jeremiah Workman in ceremonies to be held on Friday, May 12 at Parris
Island, S.C. Sgt. Workman, who also has received a Purple Heart for injuries suffered
during combat, is only the ninth soldier to receive this honor for service
to his country during Iraqi Freedom.