Local Archived News

Family enjoys riding in “the old West”
BY LINDSAY CASTLE
As an abnormally mild Winter fades into Spring, people are beginning to make or finalize vacation plans. Plans that may normally revolve around beaches and high temperatures.

Council approves a storm study Hopes to correct flooding in village
BY LINDSAY CASTLE
A recent decision by a Richwood area business to expand in another county, has prompted discussions on flood areas in the village and a possible storm study.

Girl Scouts celebrate the century mark
The Girl Scouts of America (GSA) will be celebrating a milestone on March 12 of this year as they recognize a major anniversary.

REAP food pantry relocates to Richwood Greene
The Richwood Emergency Assistance Program, (REAP Food Pantry) moved this week back to the newly remodeled "Richwood Greene" facility, located at 235 Grove Street in Richwood (formerly called Richwood Community Apartments). During the remodeling phase, the food pantry had been temporarily located behind North Union High School.

Welcome to the new Community Center at Richwood Greene!
Families and friends are invited to attend the “welcome home” party on Sunday, March 11 at the new community center at Richwood Greene.

Know your candidates before March 6
The Ohio primary election is just around the corner.
On Tuesday, March 6, Ohio voters will go to the polls to choose the candidates who will run for a spot in the general election in November. The following is a list of candidates who will run for selected spots on the November ballot.

Humane Society ready to expand facilities
A recent anonymous gift for the “Help Us Grow” expansion project, at the Union County Humane Society (UCHS) was received recently. Now the facility will be able to double the size of its facility from 3,000 square feet to more than 6,000 square feet.

Two residents plead guilty on drug charges
Daniel Lee Dewitt and Melanie Rose Sumner, both of 6 1/2 North Franklin Street in Richwood, have pleaded guilty to two counts of corrupting another with drugs in a Union County Court hearing. Both individuals could face as many as three years in prison.

Marcy Industries expands operations in Marion
A longtime Richwood business will be expanding its services into Marion. Industries, of 200 West Ottawa Street, has acquired the former Tegrant Corp. building on Likens Road in Marion to continue its steel fabrication business on a larger level.

Grief Share program begins March 1
Many times when a loved one has passed away, families are left to deal with issues of grief and loss. A new program to support and guide those who are struggling begins March 1.

NU School Board votes for single bus routes
BY LINDSAY CASTLE
A change in busing for the 2012-2013 school year could save the North Union School District an estimated $1.4 million.
The North Union School Board voted Monday night to move forward with plans for single route busing to begin next school year.

Village council reports work corrected on East Ottawa
Craig Moran and Scott Jordan, residents on East Ottawa Street returned to council for a report of work completed on their properties.

Sheriff releases sketch of suspect
The Union County Sheriff’s Office has released a sketch of a suspect who is being sought in an abduction and sexual assault that occurred on Friday, Feb. 3.

Spring events happening at Richwood Greene
With renovations in their final stages, the new Center at Richwood Greene, 235 Grove Street in Richwood, is announcing upcoming events for public participation.

Roadshow coming to Marysville this week
The Ohio Valley Refinery and Roadshow will be in Marysville this week through Saturday.

Sheriff’s office investigates abduction and sexual assault
The Union County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a reported abduction and sexual assault that occurred on Friday, Feb. 3 on Paver Barnes Road, near Northwest Parkway in Marysville.

County Personal Needs Pantry Reopens
A local pantry serving more than 400 families each month reopened Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon.
The Union County Personal Needs Pantry has been closed since just before Christmas in preparation for its move to the Hope Center on the corner of Chestnut and Sixth streets in Marysville.

FFA Members receive American FFA Degree
Two members of the North Union FFA chapter received the National FFA organization's highest honor. Cody Johnston and Grant Smith were presented with the American FFA Degree at the 85th National FFA Convention in Indianapolis, Ind.

Village council to deal with parking issues
BY LINDSAY CASTLE
Parking options in the Village of Richwood could soon change.
At last Monday’s village council meeting, council members suggested drafting a parking ordinance that would restrict where people may park their vehicles on the streets in town.
United Way announces allocation budget

North Union recognizes 2012 Hall of Pride winners
North Union Principal Eric Holman has released the names of the 2012 Hall of Pride winners, who will be inducted on Feb. 9, during the boys high school basketball game against Ridgedale.

United Way announces allocation budget
After a record-breaking 2011 fall campaign, the United Way of Union County Board of Trustees has decided where to allocate the money raised.

Volunteers needed for Relay for Life event
The American Cancer Society is looking for volunteers who are passionate about the fight to defeat cancer.

UCSO honors staffers
Sheriff Jamie Patton announced last week the 2011 employees of the year for the Union County Sheriff’s Office (UCSO).