Local Archived News

Richwood Area Business Association discusses upcoming summer events
By Sherryl Sheets
The Richwood Area Business Association has several events planned for this summer and fall and they hope the public will join in.

Kales fulfill endowment pledge
By Sherryl Sheets
On Feb. 28, 2011, Eilene Kale pledged to support a $50,000 endowment fund to benefit lung cancer research. She did this to honor her husband, DeLynn Kale, who had passed away earlier from the disease.

Lyme Disease reported in Couanty
From Richwood Gazette staff reports
The Union County Health Department received report of two cases of Lyme disease this past week. These are the first two cases reported in Union County in 2016. Health officials are encouraging residents to take precautions to prevent tick bites when working or playing in outdoor areas.

Ballinger leaves police department
By Sherryl Sheets
Lt. Marcus Ballinger, of the Richwood Police Department, has announced that he will begin a new position with the Sharon Township Police Department in the Worthington area June 1.

NU FFA named Top Ten Chapter in Ohio
From Richwood Gazette staff reports
The North Union FFA Chapter was recently named top ten chapter by the Ohio State FFA Association in two different categories and only one of thirty chapters to receive a gold emblem award. Out of the over 400 FFA chapters in the state, the North Union FFA was selected in the student and chapter divisions. These awards were given out at the 88th Ohio FFA Convention by the State FFA Association.

Lack of fishing options led to reservoir grant
Money will fund new docks, parking improvements to promote boating
By Will Channell
Union County residents will soon have more reasons to visit the reservoir in Marysville.

Scout completing Eagle Scout award
By Sherryl Sheets
Lincoln Goodwin, son of Tim and Kristy Goodwin of West Mansfield, is working on the completion of his Eagle Scout project. Last week, with assistance from two village employees, he built a bat house and had it installed near Richwood Lake.

Keep your body and mind fit this summer
By Sherryl Sheets
The Richwood-North Union Public Library is gearing up for Summer Reading Club! The theme this summer is Health and Fitness and adults, teens, and children can take part in a summer of reading, prizes and fun programs.

Church to host village party
By Sherryl Sheets
The Magnetic Springs United Methodist Church is hosting a village celebration on Saturday, June 12. The event will be held on N. Main Street in Magnetic Springs.

Family enjoys “life on the farm”
By Sherryl Sheets
Living on a farm has many different meanings for every family. For Logan, Alicia and Kailee Rife, it means caring for the crops that are planted, taking care of their animals and enjoying the miracle that is God’s creation.

Council discusses upcoming projects
By Sherryl Sheets
Village council members met Monday night to talk about upcoming projects in the village. Mayor Scott Jerew was absent from the meeting. Jack Moore, president of council, presided over the meeting.

Officials search vaping business
Alleged inhalable marijuana confiscated
By Will Channell
As much as $700,000 in alleged inhalable marijuana products was seized from locations in Union County and London during a pair of searches last week by local and state law enforcement agencies.

Farmers Market going strong
The Union County Farmers Market has started its 30th season.

Notice
The Richwood Gazette office will be closed this Friday, June 17. Please use the mail slot in the door to leave any information. If you need assistance, please call the Marysville Journal-Tribune at 937-644-9111. The office will resume regular hours on Monday, June 20, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Thank you for your cooperation.

Prospect gets utility building
By Sherryl Sheets
Prospect Village Council was able to purchase land from the former Elgin South Elementary for a dollar, when the school district built a campus-style building for K-12 grades in 2014.

Police remind residents with summer safety tips
By Sherryl Sheets
Richwood Police Lt. Jim Hill wants to remind residents of some safety tips during this summer.

Mosquito season is here, try not to get bit
By Sherryl Sheets and Will Channel
The village of Richwood has been spraying for mosquitoes for a few weeks. But this year, residents are more concerned about the danger of the Zika virus, brought by mosquitoes.

Know your safety tips for lightning
From Richwood Gazette staff reports
Don’t take chances during a lightning storm—going outside, staying in the pool, or continuing a softball game as thunder sounds in the distance, are not safe activities when lightning and thunder are in the area. Instead, move indoors when thunder roars. Taking simple steps could save more than 400 people from getting struck by lightning every year.

Veterans appreciated Honor Flight
By Sherryl Sheets
The Honor Flight began in 2005, when a physician from Springfield wanted to pay tribute to those veterans who served in the military, a way to thank them for their service. Honor Flight is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing veterans with honor and closure.

Board recognizes Martin’s retirement
By Sherryl Sheets
The North Union Board of Education recognized Diana Martin at Wednesday night’s meeting. Martin began at North Union in 1989 and has been principal at North Union middle and high schools.

July 4th festivities in Prospect
By Sherryl Sheets
Have you made plans for the Fourth of July? If not, then head to Prospect, Ohio and celebrate.

Council approves ordering new SUV
By Sherryl Sheets
Richwood Village Council members voted to accept a bid for a 2017 Ford Utility Police Interceptor at Monday night’s regular meeting. The SUV will be purchased with a $25,000 JAG grant through the State of Ohio. The quote of $26,758 came in from Bob Chapman Ford in Marysville. The remaining balance and extra equipment being installed will be paid for by funds from the police department budget, which will be less than $5,000.

Office closed Monday, July 4
Because of Independence Day Monday, July 4 the Richwood Gazette office will be closed and the newspaper will be published a day late. The business will resume normal office hours and printing schedule on Tuesday, July 5. Have a safe holiday!