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Prospect dam removed for Water Beyond 2000
By Sherryl Sheets
Prospect residents watched a piece of their history get removed last week. Demolition of the Prospect Dam is part of the Water Beyond 2000 project that will benefit the city of Columbus with additional water supply. Upground reservoirs in Union and Delaware County are being built, which will hold about nine billion gallons of water.

Celebrate Red Ribbon Week
From Richwood Gazette staff reports
The Union County Drug Free Coalition invites the community to take a visible stand against drugs by celebrating Red Ribbon Week.

Wildcats to host Galion in playoff opener
The North Union Wildcats wrapped up a perfect (10-0) regular season with a 29-0 victory over Highland on Friday. Details of the game can be found on page 6. As a result, NU finished fourth in Region 14 of Division IV and has earned a home game for the first round of the playoffs.

Union County Health Board discusses animal regulations
The North Union Wildcats wrapped up a perfect (10-0) regular season with a 29-0 victory over Highland on Friday. Details of the game can be found on page 6. As a result, NU finished fourth in Region 14 of Division IV and has earned a home game for the first round of the playoffs.

Thanksgiving is a time to share
By Sherryl Sheets
The Richwood Area Ministerial Association (RAMA) has begun their annual event of supplying turkeys for families in need of assistance.

Monsanto encourages America’s Farmers to Grow Communities
From Richwood Gazette staff reports
4-H members are two to three times more likely to plan to go to college, live healthy lifestyles and make positive contributions in their communities, according to the 4-H Study of Positive Youth Development. In light of National 4-H Week, it is important to recognize the significant lessons that can be learned at a young age, through an organization that teaches the four values that members work on through fun and engaging programs: head, heart, hands and health. The Monsanto Fund recognizes the vital role 4-H plays in the lives of today’s young people and is investing in 4-H clubs across the country through America’s Farmers Grow CommunitiesSM.

Phillips and Boggs run for Prosecutor
One race in the upcoming general election may look familiar to Union County voters.
Former prosecutor Alison Boggs is running against incumbent Republican prosecutor David Phillips. Boggs is a registered Independent.

Musician talks about drugs and alcohol
By LINDSAY CASTLE
Drug and alcohol-related crimes don’t usually have positive outcomes.
But one young man who has battled various substances is turning his life around and trying to educate those around him through music.

Village council discusses flooding problems
By Lindsay Castle
Richwood Village Council members now have the information they need to move forward and fix the flooding problems within the village.

Community to discuss fate of Magnetic Springs Post Office
By Sherryl Sheets
The United States Postal Service is revamping the operations of small post offices around the country, in an effort to save money.

Care Train registration deadline is Nov. 1
From Richwood Gazette staff reports
The 2012 Care Train is on the track. Families, seniors and disabled adults experiencing economic difficulties are invited to apply for assistance. The registration deadline is Thursday, Nov. 1.

Voters to decide on several issues
From J-T and Richwood Gazette staff reports
As funding from the state begins to dry up, a few northern Union County communities are asking their residents for more of their money.

Board receives comparison data
By Sherryl Sheets
Matt Burggraf, North Union’s curriculum coordinator, addressed the school board Monday evening with information as to where North Union students compare with schools in the Mid Ohio Athletic Conference.

Prospect church to host organ recital
By Sherryl Sheets
The St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, located at the corner of Elm and Water Street in Prospect, invites the public to enjoy “a day of music.” The event will be held Sunday, Oct. 28, at 3 p.m.

United Way Online Auction is open
By Sherryl Sheets
United Way of Union County has begun their campaign fundraising for the 2012 year. Their goal is to raise $950,000 to help fund the many programs in Union County, that depend on financial support. One of their most popular ways to raise funds is through their online auction, which began last Monday.

Snake Dancing in the streets
By Sherryl Sheets
The air is filled with excitement this week in preparation for the annual homecoming events.
Fun begins tonight at 6 p.m. Anyone who wishes to participate in the annual Snake Dance should meet at Richwood Park to line-up. There will be music and laughter through downtown Richwood to North Union High School with floats, the North Union Marching Band and football team, as they prepare for the Friday night football contest against the Buckeye Valley Barons.

Toys For Tots drive to begin
By Sherryl Sheets
The Christmas holiday will soon be upon us. Usually, it’s a time of excitement for children, and an uneasy time for the parents, especially for those who are struggling with finances and are unable to provide gifts for their children.

Protect yourself and others from the flu
By Sherryl Sheets
The flu season is here and it is very important to check with your physician about getting a flu shot.
A flu clinic, hosted by the Union County Health Department, will be held at the Northern Union County Fire Department, 602 North Franklin Street, in Richwood. The event will be Monday, Oct. 22, from 9 a.m. to noon. No appointment is necessary.

Health officials recall epidural injections
From Richwood Gazette staff reports
The Ohio Department of Health (ODH), Ohio local health districts, including the Association of Ohio Health Commissioners (AOHC) and the Ohio Public Health Association (OPHA), are mobilizing community resources, to ensure all patients of four healthcare facilities are doing okay after receiving epidural injections with a potentially contaminated steroid that may cause meningitis.

Is your non-profit organization at risk?
By Richwood Gazette staff reports
The United Way of Union County, in collaboration with Holbrook & Manter CPAs, Liberty National Bank, and Nuckles Sehnert and Associates, is hosting an informational seminar in regard to risk assessment for non-profit organizations. The seminar will occur on Thursday, Oct. 18, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Union County Services Building, 940 London Avenue, in Marysville. All non-profit organizations operating in Union County are invited. Registration begins at 11 a.m.

Free child safety fair offered
From Richwood Gazette staff reports
The Keeping Kids Safe Project by S.I.P. Kids, a national child safety organization who tours the country providing free FBI quality digital fingerprints for children, will be hosting a free child safety fair. “Police officials say time is crucial in the recovery of missing children. One major problem that costs precious time is gathering current photographs, fingerprints, and personal information to assist law enforcement agencies,” said National Director of S.I.P. Kids, Lytishya Borglum.

Homecoming events are announced
By Richwood Gazette staff reports
The annual North Union Homecoming events have recently been announced. The popular Homecoming football game will take place on Friday, Oct. 12, at North Union High School between the Wildcats and the Buckeye Valley Barons.

Are you ready to vote in the General Election?
By Richwood Gazette staff reports
Unless you have been living in a cave, you have heard that the General Election is set for Tuesday, Nov. 6.

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month
From Richwood Gazette staff reports
Congress passed the first Domestic Violence Awareness Month commemorative legislation in 1989, and for 20 years, the tradition continues. The purpose of observing this is to remember those who have died as a result of the abuse, celebrate those who have survived, raising public consciousness about violence in the home and inspiring individuals to help eliminate it.

Board hosts open house for Patterson
The Richwood Civic Center Board of Trustees invites the public to an open house to recognize Suzanne Patterson upon her retirement. The event will be at The New Center, 235 Grove Street in Richwood on Sunday, Oct. 14, from 2 to 4 p.m. Light refreshments will be provided and former Richwood resident Mark Evans will be entertaining the guests playing the piano.

Adopt a family this holiday season
In less than three months, many people will be celebrating the Christmas holiday. It can be a happy time and also can be a stressful time for those less fortunate, especially for those who have fled from abusive situations.