Local Archived News

Richwood Cardinal to close
Sells real estate to Plotner Hardware
By Sherryl Sheets
You never know when the stars line up, and when they do, take advantage of the situation.

United Way asks a million dollar question
Submitted by United Way of Union County
The 57th annual United Way of Union County campaign kicked off last week, seeking to raise $1 million for the second straight year. The community-wide fall fundraiser achieved record-level giving of $960,000 last year, a four percent increase from 2012. It will take another four percent increase for United Way to achieve the milestone mark.

Claibourne trustees build new building
From Richwood Gazette staff reports
Anyone traveling on Route 37 near Route 4, has noticed the construction of a new storage building. The Claibourne Township trustees have worked for several years, trying to develop a plan to build a much needed storage facility to house township equipment used for the cemetery, roads and bridges in the township.

Blacklegged ticks now in Ohio
They were almost absent from Ohio until 2009. Since then, the number of blacklegged ticks found in Ohio, has grown significantly. The bad news: Blacklegged ticks carry Lyme disease.

Dotson’s Garage celebrates 50 years of service
By Sherryl Sheets
Edsel Dotson opened the doors to his shop in Magnetic Springs on Sept. 15, 1964. Little did he know then the longevity of his service.

Union County has more low-income communities
More grant money available for county
By Mac Cordell
Areas of Union County could soon be eligible for more grants and low-interest government loans.

Council sets date for Trick or Treat
By Sherryl Sheets
Richwood Council members met Monday evening and determined the annual village Trick or Treat event will be scheduled for Thursday, Oct. 30, from 5 to 7 p.m. The 31st is on Friday this year and council did not want to interfere with the popular Friday night football games. Police and fire and EMS personnel patrol the streets during the event making sure little ghosts and goblins are in a safe environment.

Customers, we appreciate you
By Sherryl Sheets
The Richwood Area Business Association wants you to know that the local businesses do appreciate the support they get from the public. So they are setting aside a special day just for you-Customer Appreciation Day.

Are you prepared for a disaster?
Submitted by FEMA
September is National Preparedness Month, and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) encourages everyone to make disaster preparedness a priority.

Are you ready to rumble?
By Sherryl Sheets
The Spielman Gridiron Classic football game is set to take place Saturday against the Elgin Comets, on the North Union High School Football field. Kick-off is at 7 p.m.

Union County officials want to “take back” prescription drugs
By Sherryl Sheets
The Union County Sheriff’s Office, Memorial Hospital of Union County and the Union County Drug Free Coalition are working together to hold a prescription drug “Take-Back,” a national program of the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), hoping to reduce pill abuse and theft.

North Union School Board hears concerns about Common Core
By Sherryl Sheets
Union County public schools recently heard from Ohio Gov. John Kasich that the state released its annual report card for districts. Curriculum Coordinator Dave Harmon gave an overview of that report card at Monday night’s North Union School board meeting.

Heifer Festival moves to high school
By Sherryl Sheets
Richwood, Ohio, is home to an entertaining fall festival called the Heifer Festival. Funds raised from the festival go to a world renowned non-profit organization, Heifer International, which was started in 1944.

Women’s luncheon focuses on resiliency
Submitted by Union County Health Department
The annual Women’s Health Luncheon returns to Union County Friday, Sept. 26, and is focusing on “Rockin’ Resiliency: Be Resourceful, Be Resilient, Be YOU.”

State report cards released to local school districts
By Mac Cordell
Wednesday, Ohio Gov. John Kasich told a group of Union County supporters that many schools would likely be unhappy with their grades when the state released it’s annual report card for districts and buildings.

Resident receives school board award
By Sherryl Sheets
The Central Region of the Ohio School Boards Association (OSBA) gives awards to community members who demonstrate supporting public education, someone who is promoting success of a school district.
The North Union Local School Board nominated Donnie Ridgeway for the Friend of Education Award and confirmation was received recently.

United Way funds Loving Care Hospice
From Richwood Gazette and United Way
A lengthy list of ailments had plagued Shirley Brown the last five years; colon cancer, which spread to her liver; a blood clot in her lung; two brain tumors, surgeries and multiple hospital stays.

Murals show history of Magnetic Springs
Ask nearly anyone on the streets of Magnetic Springs where the mural in town is and they will, with great pride, give you directions and tell you how nice it is.

Elgin FFA Alumni Reunion and Recognition Night
The Elgin High School FFA chapter, has been chosen as a finalist to compete for a 2014 National Chapter award from the National FFA Organization. The local chapter was recognized as a top 10 “model of innovation” finalist in the student division at the national level. They also earned a “three star gold chapter” designation in the National Chapter Award program. The Elgin Local School district will be honoring their FFA chapter in a pregame ceremony before the varsity football game against Highland High School on Sept. 26. The school district is excited about this extraordinary accomplishment and encourages the community to come out and show its support.

Put on your shoes and let’s run
By Sherryl Sheets
The Spielman Wildcat Color Fun Run will kick off on Saturday, Oct. 4 and here’s the place to be if you enjoy running.

Village prepares for maintenance on water tower
By Sherryl Sheets
Most villages have maintenance schedules for their equipment to ensure operations work properly. During last year’s inspection of the village water tower, council was told that it looked pretty good. Now it is year 11 of the maintenance schedule and council doesn’t want any surprises.

Two local residents indicted
A Richwood man could be facing more than two years behind bars after allegedly burning a sheriff’s deputy.