Local Archived News

RABA announces holiday schedule
By Sherryl Sheets
The Richwood Area Business Association (RABA) is preparing for the Christmas holiday season and wants the public to participate.

Grose rides away with more awards
By Sherryl Sheets
Kelsey Grose will tell you she has attended the American Quarter Horse Congress since she was born. Her grandparents, Don and Beverly Grose, had horses, so she grew to love showing and caring for horses. Beverly Grose was instrumental in starting the Ohio Quarter Horse Association (OQHA), which is housed in Richwood.

Celebrate Our Vision Awards announced
From Richwood Gazette staff reports
The North Union Local School District recognized winners of the Celebrate Our Vision awards during last week’s football game.

Shelter seeks support for Christmas
From Richwood Gazette staff reports
Turning Point, a program for victims of domestic violence, is seeking support for its annual Adopt-a-Family Christmas program. Since 1986, with the help of generous community support, Turning Point has provided holiday assistance for families who have fled abusive situations.

RAMA offers turkeys for Thanksgiving
By Sherryl Sheets
The Richwood Area Ministerial Association will again offer turkeys for families who are struggling financially to put a meal on the table for Thanksgiving.

Local resident Riley Hall takes hike of a lifetime!
By Sherryl Sheets
Have you ever thought about hiking the Appalachian Trail? Riley Hall has dreamed of taking that hike since he was a kid. He had read many books and articles about the trail and decided this was the year to “take the walk.”

Nibert retires, passes on gavel
By Sherryl Sheets
Mayor Bill Nibert presided over his last regular village council meeting as mayor Monday evening. For nearly 24 years, he has served as clerk/treasurer and mayor of Richwood and his years of service to the village was recognized.

North Union FFA National Champions
By Makaylin Johnston, FFA Reporter
North Union FFA members recently competed in the Agronomy Career Development Event (CDE) at the national level at the 37th Annual National FFA Convention and Expo, held in Louisville, Kentucky.

Flu Shot Clinic scheduled Thursday
By Sherryl Sheets
The Union County Health Department is offering flu vaccinations to the Richwood community Thursday, Nov. 13, from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the Northern Union County Fire Department, 602 N. Franklin St. Flu vaccination is available on a walk-in basis with no appointment needed for ages six months and older.

Teacher enjoyed experience in Ireland
By Sherryl Sheets
Ask Katie Davis what she liked about her year of living in Ireland, and she will tell you she enjoyed their way of life. Their lifestyle was more relaxed and laid back. Irish folks enjoy spending time with others.

North Union School Board to hold hearing on retire-rehire
By Sherryl Sheets
The North Union Board of Education will hold an open meeting to discuss the retire-rehire plans for Diana Martin, Brad Lauter and Lisa McKinley at the first meeting of 2015.

Quit for today, quit for good
Submitted by Union County Health Dept.
How many times have you started a sentence with “One day...?” “One day I’ll go back to school.” “One day I’ll take that vacation.” “One day I’ll run a marathon.” Or how about, “One day I’ll quit smoking.” It’s time to turn that one day into TODAY!

Public invited to Festival of Thanks
The public is encouraged to attend the annual Festival of Thanks, set for Sunday, Nov. 23. The event will be held this year at the Community United Calvary Church, located at 273 Race Street, Richwood.

Thanksgiving Holiday Schedule
The Richwood Gazette office will be closed on Thursday, Nov. 27 so staff can enjoy the Thanksgiving holiday. The office will be open regular hours on Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Due to printing schedules and the office being closed for Thanksgiving, Nov. 27, the Richwood Gazette next week will not be delivered to subscribers or news stands until Friday, Nov. 28.
We wish you a very Happy Thanksgiving holiday.

Solons seek new council member
By Sherryl Sheets
Richwood Village Council will be accepting applications for a new council member, which was announced during Monday night’s council meeting.

Police to host volleyball benefit
By Sherryl Sheets
The Richwood Police Association will host their second annual Holiday Volleyball Tournament on Saturday, Dec. 13. The event will be held at the North Union High School, located at 401 N. Franklin Street in Richwood. The fun begins at 3 p.m.

Free training for new home builders
Submitted by Union County Engineerand Union County Health Department
Beginning in 2015, new homes in Union County will be built with the goal of keeping harmful radon gas out. To help contractors and potential new home builders understand the health risks associated with radon and the new radon resistant building regulations, the Union County Building Department and the Union County Health Department are holding a free community training on Thursday, Dec. 4.

Holidays kick off with pie giveaway
By Sherryl Sheets
The Richwood Area Business Association (RABA) is getting the community into the holiday spirit by giving away home baked pies made from Carlyle’s Restaurant.

Foos receives American FFA degree
Each year, the National FFA Organization honors FFA members who show the utmost dedication to the organization through their desire to develop their potential for premier leadership, personal growth and career success through agricultural education.