Local Archived News

School board hires new staff at end of district’s fiscal year
By Sherryl Sheets
The North Union Board of Education met Monday evening to finalize items for the end of the 2014-15 fiscal school year. Board member Dennis Hall was absent from the meeting.

Busy weekend for Fourth of July
By Sherryl Sheets
As America celebrates its Independence Day this Saturday, remember to make it a safe family affair.

Medication dispensing exercise successful
From Richwood Gazette staff reports
How quickly can medication be dispensed to thousands of people in the event of a public health emergency? That was the question on the minds of Union County Health Department officials during a June 18 exercise. The exercise, held at a Northwest Columbus high school, involved more than 320 volunteers and over 120 staff from 11 central Ohio health departments.

New restrictions for probationary drivers
From Richwood Gazette staff reports
Drivers issued a probationary license will face restrictions on when they can drive and how many passengers are allowed in the car while driving based on experience instead of age. This change, beginning July 1, 2015, is a result of “Ohio’s Drive Toward a Safer Ohio Initiative,” and is an effort to increase the level of experience for Ohio’s young drivers.

Kevin Behrens serves as 4th generation publisher
By Mac Cordell
For 111 years, the Marysville Journal-Tribune has been family-owned and run by the Gaumer and Behrens family.

Show and Tell is for adults too
From Richwood Gazette staff reports
When you were younger, do you remember the fun of Show and Tell at school? A second community Show and Tell event will be held for all of those who are still young at heart.

Village loses full-time employee
By Sherryl Sheets
Richwood village employee, Shawn Evans, 41, died suddenly Wednesday, July 1, at his E. Ottawa Street home in Richwood.

Volunteer for Community First Day at the Union County Fair!
From Richwood Gazette staff reports
Volunteers are needed to help United Way staff the entrance gates on Community First Day, of the 2015 Union County Fair, Sunday, July 26. Teams of volunteers will work each gate, collecting school supplies and non-perishable food items in lieu of full-price admission tickets for entry into the fair.

Mini Mart opens with new owners
By Sherryl Sheets
Many small villages and communities are made up of small mom and pop businesses. When one closes, the community loses another “friend.”

Janson added to AOBF concert
Singer’s ‘Buy Me a Boat’ song climbing the charts
By Mac Cordell
One of Nashville’s hottest young singers has been added to this year’s All Ohio Balloon Fest (AOBF).

Allison is new assistant elementary principal
By Sherryl Sheets
The North Union Board of Education hired Darlene Allison on a two-year administrative contract during the June 29 meeting, as the North Union elementary assistant principal. Former assistant principal Jim Swain, took a principal’s job in another school district.

Council approves renewal levy for ballot
By Sherryl Sheets
The Richwood Village Council members approved ordinance 06012015, which is the renewal of a 1.2 mil levy. Due to time constraints, council suspended the three-reading rule so that the county auditor can certify the millage and the board of elections can put it on the Nov. 3 ballot.

Summertime fun at Mid Ohio Antique Farm Machinery Show
By Sherryl Sheets
Go back in time this summer and plan to attend the Mid Ohio Antique Farm Machinery Show at the Richwood Fairgrounds.

Community Yard Sales are coming!
By Sherryl Sheets
It’s time to clean your closets, garages and basements and dig out those unwanted treasurers for the annual Richwood Community Yard Sale weekend.

ODOT announces roadwork areas
The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) has released new and continuing work on Union County roadways.

New livestock barn goes up
From Richwood Gazette staff reports
Construction is underway on a new Junior Fair Building at the Richwood Fairgrounds, to be completed before the 2015 fair season.

School board hears bullying report
By Sherryl Sheets
New School Superintendent Rich Baird sat in the North Union School Board meeting for Rick Smith, who will be assuming his new position as superintendent of High Point Career Center, Aug. 1. Smith was on vacation and absent from the meeting, along with board members Kevin Crosthwaite and Dennis Hall.

Memorial Health recognized during awards
From Richwood Gazette staff reports
Memorial Health received two of the top awards during the prestigious Columbus CEO magazine 2015 HR Excellence awards event on July 14. Larry Schleeter, Chief Human Resources Officer for Memorial Health, received the 2015 Lifetime Achievement Award. The Memorial Meals program won the 2015 Good Works Award for the work by Memorial Hospital staff and its volunteers to provide nutritious meals for senior citizens and others who need assistance.

Help support Trail Gate 2K15
By Sherryl Sheets
Local and area residents are very proud of Richwood Park and Lake. It is used for fishing, baseball and softball games, community picnics, kids playground, walking dogs, and watching wildlife at its finest.

It’s time for the Union County Fair
By Sherryl Sheets
You know summer is half over when the Union County Fair begins. Mark your calendar for July 26 to Aug. 1 and plan to have a good time!

Hitting the high notes
Balloon Fest artists discuss motivation, musical philosophies
LeAnn Rimes reflects on early start in music industry
By Taylor Evans
LeAnn Rimes’ drive as a singer never had anything to do with fame. From the very beginning of her two-decade career, the country music superstar and All Ohio Balloon Fest headliner has been about the music.

Jack Blades says Night Ranger still has a love for the road
By Will Channell
If you were asked to picture a rock star, you’d likely conjure up an image of someone grungy, over-the-top and difficult to deal with.

Council hears concerns about flooding
By Sherryl Sheets
Richwood Village Council got an earful at Monday night’s regular meeting regarding the flooding in the village when it rains.

Evolution Ag opens doors in Union County
From Richwood Gazette staff reports
Union County farmers have a new choice for the purchase and servicing of farm equipment.

Safety tips for mosquitos and ticks
From Union County Health Department
Along with lots of rain, this summer has seen an abundance of mosquitos and ticks. The Union County Health Department is reminding residents to take precautions against mosquito and tick bites. These insects can carry harmful diseases, but you can reduce your risk by following some simple guidelines.