Local Archived News

Tractor Pull raises funds for cancer research
By Sherryl Sheets
The grandstands and around the Richwood Fairgrounds track were filled with family and friends, all in an effort to raise funds for cancer research in memory of Delynn Kale.

Residents question new water meters
By Mac Cordell Journal Tribune reporter
Richwood officials are working to assure residents that water rates for the village have not increased.

County chip seal program gets underway July 11
From Richwood Gazette staff reports
Union County Engineer crews will begin their annual chip seal program Monday, July 11, and the work is expected to last three to four weeks. Road resurfacing will take place between the hours of 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Thursday.

RABA discusses summer events
By Sherryl Sheets
The Richwood Area Business Association (RABA) met June 14 with President Cory Hixson opening the meeting, held at the Richwood Marketing building.

Red Cross declares emergency for blood and platelet donations
From Richwood Gazette staff reports
The American Red Cross has issued an emergency call for blood and platelets, urging all eligible donors to give now to replenish an extremely low summer blood supply.

Officer North joins police force
By Sherryl Sheets
Richwood residents have begun to recognize a new face on the Richwood Police Department, as area resident Joe North, Jr., has joined the force as a full-time officer on June 9.

Voice winner Cassadee Pope to perform at Balloon Fest
By Georgia Davis Journal-Tribune Intern
In the midst of a successful tour with Chris Young, former The Voice winner Cassadee Pope will be performing at the 41st All Ohio Balloon Fest.

School district labels buildings for safety plan
By Sherryl Sheets
Every year, each school district must submit to the state of Ohio, a Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan. It’s a safety plan showing the floor plan of every school in Ohio. This plan has to identify the exits in each building by a letter, number, or using both.

Wills to chair Quarter Horse Congress Queen Committee
By Sherryl Sheets
Dream big-that’s what Josie Wills did after she graduated from North Union High School in 2001 and attended the International Academy of Design in Chicago, The Ohio State University and the Columbus College of Art and Design. Her dreams of the fashion industry and her love of quarter horses, have taken her to new heights.

Council amends some of village ordinances
By Sherryl Sheets
Village Council members spent time at Monday night’s meeting, updating and amending some of the village ordinances they felt needed to be redefined.

Saturday crash causes large power outage
By Will Channel Journal-Tribne reporter
Some residents in Leesburg Township lost power Saturday morning after a vehicle crash in the 13000-block of Watkins Road.

Community yard sales are set
By Sherryl Sheets
The Richwood Area Business Association is hosting their annual Community Yard Sale event on Friday and Saturday, July 29 and 30.

Summer history lesson at Antique Farm Show
By Sherryl Sheets
There is an opportunity coming for young people to learn about days gone by and a time for older people to remember how hard life was back in the good ole days, before computers, electronics, etc.

Superintendent gives annual report
By Sherryl Sheets
Rich Baird, North Union School Superintendent, reported to school board members Monday evening, the 2015-2016 school year stats. He broke down the information into four categories.Harness horse racing sees comeback

Harness horse racing sees comeback
By Mac Cordell Journal-Tribune reporter
It’s opening day of the Madison County Fair in London and Marysville resident John Fitzgerald is on edge.

Emergency request for blood donors!
By Sherryl Sheets
Right now, the American Red Cross has a significant blood shortage and is issuing an emergency request for eligible blood and platelet donors of all blood types to roll up a sleeve now and help save lives. Blood donations are being distributed to hospitals faster than donations are coming in.

Residents asked to post house numbers
By Sherryl Sheets
Village Administrator Monte Asher is asking residents for a favor, one that could save your life and others.

New principals at NU High School
By Sherryl Sheets
The North Union Board of Education has hired a new high school principal and a new assistant high school principal, who will greet students Aug. 17, the first day of the 2016-2016 school year.

Local farmer to be inducted into fair’s hall of fame
From Richwood Gazette staff reports
Marysville area resident Nevin Smith will be inducted into the Ohio State Fair Hall of Fame at the 40th annual Hall of Fame ceremony on Friday, Aug. 5, at 12:30 p.m. in the new Cardinal Hall.

Department gets video doorbell
By Sherryl Sheets
Richwood Police Chief Monte Asher announces the addition of a video doorbell that was recently installed at the village administration office, located at 153 N. Franklin Street in Richwood.

Richwood Council learns of new financial tool available to village
By Sherryl Sheets
A representative from the State Treasurer’s office visited the Richwood village council meeting Monday evening. The representative talked to council about Ohiocheckbook.com.

Local residents take supplies to West Virginia
By Sherryl Sheets
When God calls, we answer. That’s what Tonya Beckley and her daughter, Kalyssa Davis say.