Local Archived News

North Union fares well in comparison
By Sherryl Sheets
North Union School Superintendent Rick Smith presented a comparable district data report to school board members at the Monday night meeting. Member Dennis Hall was absent from the meeting. The data was gathered from the 2012-13 State Report Card.

Union County sheriff explains Ohio Fireworks Laws
The 4th of July is a time to celebrate our nation’s independence with family, friends, food, fun, and what we hope are legal fireworks.

Get prepared for tornados
By Alicia Dysert
When a disaster, such as a tornado strikes, it is better to be prepared for the worst instead of hoping for the best.

Ad deadline notice
The Richwood Gazette will be closed Friday, July 4, for the holiday. Ad deadline for the July 9 edition will be noon Thursday, July 3. Articles will be accepted until noon on Monday, July 7. Please have a safe Fourth of July.

Veterans celebrate new memorial at Prospect Park
By Sherryl Sheets
The Fourth of July celebration kicked off in style at the Prospect Park last Friday. Over 250 residents, guests and area veterans gathered Friday morning to dedicate the new Prospect Park Veterans Memorial.

Help “stuff the bus”
By Sherryl Sheets
School is just around the corner, in fact it starts Tuesday, Aug. 19, for North Union students.

New teacher joins ag department
By Sherryl Sheets
Breck Finch, a 2013 Ohio State University graduate, will join the North Union High School Vocational Agriculture department this fall.

View history at the antique machinery show
By Sherryl Sheets
Mark your calendar for July 25 to-27 and turn back the hands of time, as you tour through the Mid Ohio Antique Farm Machinery Show, held at The Richwood Fairgrounds.

Sellers is new Richwood village billing clerk
By Sherryl Sheets
Sarah Sellers began her new job as the Village of Richwood’s billing clerk last Monday. Her job will be to accept payments for water and sewer bills from the 865 customers in the village.

Richwood Council prepares for water tower maintenance
By Sherryl Sheets
Approximately every ten years, the village water tower goes through a thorough maintenance program to ensure the safety of the village water source.

Community-wide yard sales are coming!
By Sherryl Sheets
The Richwood Area Business Association (RABA) is welcoming the public to visit Richwood on Friday and Saturday, July 25 and 26 for the annual Community-wide yard sales event.

Union County fair begins Sunday
By Alicia Dysert
The 168th annual Union County Fair will be held July 20-26 at the Union County fair-grounds.

Lincoln actor to visit historical society
Editor’s note: The following information is submitted by Crista Miller of the Union County Historical Society.
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Members of the community are invited to attend a gathering with an actor portraying President Abraham Lincoln, who will share his thoughts about America in the 1860s.

Indictments handed down
From Richwood Gazette staff reports
Joshua D. Simpkins, 24, of 12415 Hopewell Road, Marysville, is charged with one count of rape and two counts of gross sexual imposition.

Area resident inducted into Ohio Agricultural Hall of Fame
By Sherryl Sheets
Going to The Ohio State Fair is usually a big deal for those who attend.

Trail expansion is a healthy choice
By Mac Cordell
Union County officials are saying a plan to expand local trails and greenways is “wildly popular.”

Possible revenue for local extension office
By Mac Cordell
Union County officials are hoping to be able to bring some additional people and revenue to the local Ohio State University extension office.

School board makes late hires for start of school
By Sherryl Sheets
With the first day of school less than a month away, school board members hired new staff at the Monday night meeting. Several positions were in need of being filled in teaching staff, non-certified staff and extra-curricular positions. The following list of new hires, pending BCII/FBI, clearance is listed below:

Anglers concerned about illegal fishing practices at Richwood Lake
By Sherryl Sheets
Village Council members heard a plea from three avid fishermen regarding happenings at Richwood Lake. Council member Scott Jerew was absent from the meeting.

General and Mrs. Grant to visit Magnetic Springs
By Sherryl Sheets
General Ulysses S. Grant, the 18th President of the United States, and his wife, Julia, will travel to Magnetic Springs and highlight the Civil War history to the public. The event will be held Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 9 and 10. The event is free. Opening ceremonies begin at 9:30 a.m. Saturday. A tent church service will be held Sunday at 10:30 a.m.

Blood donations save lives
By Sherryl Sheets
Summertime is the busiest time of the year. More people are traveling on the roadways, taking vacations or visiting family and friends. Summertime is also when more auto accidents occur, and the need for blood donors is critical.