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Union County Sheriff asks for no vote on legalizing marijuana
From Union County Sheriff Jamie Patton
On Nov. 3, 2015, you will make a decision on Issue 3 and Issue 2. As you know, this issue will allow marijuana to become more prevalent in our communities. As your County Sheriff, I’m writing to ask that you vote NO in Issue 3. This issue will create a legalized drug cartel in Ohio. This means they will operate a monopoly on marijuana sales in Ohio. Issue 2 will stop the monopoly process, if Issue 3 passes. Therefore, I’m asking you to vote YES on Issue 2 and NO on Issue 3.

MAI Manufacturing to leave industrial park
By Sherryl Sheets
The MAI Manufacturing plant, located on Ira Bean Parkway, south of Richwood, will be relocating to Route 4 by the year’s end. The company purchased the former United Rotary Brush facility, located midway between Richwood and Marysville.

Learn to prevent falls at upcoming event
The Union County Older Adult Falls Coalition is hosting the second annual Senior Falls Prevention Program and Flu Clinic on Monday, Oct. 19, from 9 to 11 a.m. The event will be held at the Marysville High School Commons, 800 Amrine Mill Road, Marysville.

Over 13 tons of medications collected
Submitted by Attorney General’s office
Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine and the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) thanked Ohio residents for properly disposing of 13.5 tons (27,192 pounds) of unneeded, unwanted, or expired prescription drugs during the recent National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day, on Saturday, Sept. 26.

Robotics competition held at North Union
From Andrew Welsh, North Union student
North Union High School will be hosting a VEX Robotics competition for the fourth consecutive year on Saturday, Oct. 31, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The middle school and high school club where students design, build, and compete with robots, has been quickly growing more and more popular in recent years. The robots are made mobile by wheels, and are manipulated by competitors with a controller much like those of video game consoles. No more than 18 by 18 by 18 inches, they are designed to compete in the annual game designed by VEX Robotics.

Book depicts love of the land
By Tim Miller
It was more than 40 years ago that John Rockenbaugh told his wife Teresa that God wanted him “to do something with His Nature.”

A history of the Richwood-North Union Public Library
Editor’s note: This is a series on the history of the village’s local public library that was prepared by Richwood resident Barbara Holcomb. She gathered information from Charles Barry (local historian), Judy Lawler (former library director), and current library director, Sarah Moore. She was also assisted by Ann Holcomb and the local Carpe Diem club.
The spacious public library that we enjoy today is the legacy of Philip Plummer, a Methodist minister from Mt. Vernon, Ohio, who designated a parcel of land as the site of a future library on a plat he recorded with the Union County Auditor in 1832.

Elementary to honor veterans
By Sherryl Sheets
The North Union Elementary School students are preparing to pay tribute to community heroes during their annual Veterans Day celebration

Heritage Cooperative hosts 7th annual Harvest Food Drive
By Sherryl Sheets
For seven consecutive years, Heritage Cooperative is helping provide food for residents living in the North Union School District, who need a helping hand.

School board opposes Issue 3
By Sherryl Sheets
The North Union Board of Education met Monday evening and approved a resolution declaring opposition of Issue 3 on the upcoming Nov. 3 ballot.

Union Recyclers to host recycle day
By Sherryl Sheets
Now is the time to dispose of those old appliances and electronics that don’t work.

October is Crime Prevention month
From Richwood Gazette staff reports
The National Crime Prevention Council (NCPC) has declared October as Crime Prevention Month, a time to Celebrate Safe Communities (CSC)

Nov. 3 election issues listed
By Sherryl Sheets
The General Election is Tuesday, Nov. 3. Do you know how you are going to vote on the issues that will be presented before voters? The following issues are explained by Jon Husted, Ohio Secretary of State.

A history of the Richwood-North Union Public Library
Editor’s note: This is the second of a three part series of the history of the Richwood-North Union Public Library, written by Richwood resident Barbara Holcomb.
Back in 1832, Philip Plummer had laid down conditions for the establishment of a library on Lot 44. There must be: a board of trustees and a total holding of two hundred books. Before those conditions could be met, however, an Act of the State Legislature restored many of the lots donated for public use back to Mr. Plummer. This was done before the village was incorporated in 1855. It is interesting to note that the First National Bank building was closed during the Depression; it was on the lot adjacent to Lot 44 and would house the library for many years (1936-1974).

A history of the Richwood-North Union Public Library
Editor’s note-this is part three and the conclusion to the article reliving the history of the Richwood-North Union Public Library, located at 4 E. Ottawa Street in Richwood.
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Finding a suitable site for the new library posed a challenge. According to the minutes and Mrs. Langstaff’s research, the only available site was a property on N. Franklin Street that was formerly Benton’s Garage. It was purchased by the board and discovered at a later date that it was unsuitable for a number of reasons. Fortunately, the board was able to sell the property, and when the E. Ottawa location became available (after an oil company decided not to purchase it for a filling station), it was unanimously agreed to be the best possible location.

Contested races and levies on Nov. 3 ballot
By Sherryl Sheets
The voting polls are open on Tuesday, Nov. 3, from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. There are many people running for office, and levies and issues on the ballot for registered voters to cast their vote for. Listed below are the local levies and candidates where there are contested races.

Sheriff’s office investigates possible abduction
From Richwood Gazette staff reports
The Union County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a possible abduction from the parking lot of a restaurant in York Center.

Council approves sanitary sewer study
By Sherryl Sheets
Richwood Village Council members heard from Brice Schmitmeyer, a representative from Access Engineering, on a breakdown of what a study of sanitary sewer inflow and infiltration would do for the village.