Local Archived News

Art Show shines in public library
By Sherryl Sheets
The North Union High School Art Class has displayed their artwork in the Richwood-North Union Public Library, 4 E. Ottawa Street, in Richwood. The public is encouraged to stop by the library and look at the artwork of some very talented students.

Landscaper enjoys new career path
By Sherryl Sheets
Jeff Webb has had a passion for landscaping. His passion has now come true.

Volunteers needed for Community Care Day
By Sherryl Sheets
The United Way of Union County will be hosting their 20th annual Community Care Day event on Tuesday, May 17. Will you be there to help?

Countywide drug bust
By Mac Cordell
Law enforcement officials are working to arrest more than 20 suspects in a multi-agency drug investigation and roundup conducted.

Help stamp out hunger drive May 14
By Sherryl Sheets
The United State Postal Service is committed to help stamp out hunger by hosting an annual food drive. This year’s event takes place on Saturday, May 14.

Residents complain about noise at Wildcat Pizza Shop
By Sherryl Sheets
The Richwood Village Council heard from several local residents living on N. Clinton Street regarding the excessive noise after 11 p.m.

Health Department hosts rabies clinic
By Sherryl Sheets
The Union County Health Department hosts community rabies vaccination clinics in May each year.

Memorial service set for fallen officers
By Sherryl Sheets
A memorial service, “In The Line of Duty,” will be held on Thursday, May 19. The event is to honor and pay tribute to peace officers in the county, who have given their lives in the line of duty. These Union County public servants gave the ultimate sacrifice of protecting, serving and defending our community.

North Union prom set for May 14
By Sherryl Sheets
The North Union High School Junior-Senior Prom is a magical evening for high school students. This year’s annual event will be held on Saturday, May 14, from 7 to 11 p.m. at the high school, 401 N. Franklin Street in Richwood.

Save a life…donate blood
By Sherryl Sheets
You have an opportunity to help save a life on Monday, May 23. Come to the Richwood First United Methodist Church, located at 18 S. Fulton Street in Richwood between 1 to 7 p.m. and donate the gift of life.

Drug take-back service was successful
By Sherryl Sheets
Union County Sheriff Jamie Patton states the recent drug take-back event was a success. Residents turned out to dispose of expired, unwanted and unused prescription medications, during the cold, chilly weather conditions. Three locations were accepting medications that day; The Sheriff’s Office in Marysville, Pleasant Valley Fire Department in Plain City and the Richwood Police Department.

Notice of temporary office closure on Wednesdays
The Richwood Gazette office, located at 26 S. Franklin Street in Richwood, will be closed on Wednesdays, May 11, 18 and 25. Leave any payments or articles in the mail slot of the office door. If you need assistance, please call the Marysville Journal Tribune at 937-644-9111.

NU students compete in VEX Worlds Championship
More than 1,100 robotics teams from 37 nations gathered at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville, Kentucky, for the 2016 VEX World Championship, April 22-24. Competition was held during three days of intense back-to-back matches for the chance to become World Champions. In doing so, these 16,000 students broke the previously held GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS title for the largest robotics competition! VEX Worlds, presented by the Robotics Education and Competition (REC) Foundation and the Northrop Grumman Foundation, is the culminating event of the season and was one incredible celebration of robotics engineering, featuring the world’s largest and fastest growing international robotics programs–the VEX IQ Challenge, the VEX Robotics Competition and VEX U. North Union represented four of the teams that competed in three different divisions at the global event.

North Union staff members share new programs with the board
By Sherryl Sheets
The North Union Board of Education toured North Union Elementary (NUE) prior to their regular board meeting Monday, May 16. The board was entertained in several areas of the tour by students and treated to refreshments following the tour.

Richwood loses long-time mayor
By Sherryl Sheets
Bill Nibert, former mayor of Richwood, passed away Saturday, May 14.

Grand jury hands down indictments
From Richwood Gazette staff reports
The Union County Grand Jury has indicted Kayla Marie Ford, 25, of 258 Race Street, Richwood and Jeffery Brandon Tipton, 26 of 264 N. Algonquin Ave., Columbus. Both are charged with one count each of burglary, theft and receiving stolen property.

Farmers Market to open
By Sherryl Sheets
The Union County Farmers Market is preparing for its 30th season.

Kids-it’s time to go fishing!
By Sherryl Sheets
The 20th annual Bluegill Fishing Contest is set for Saturday, June 4, at Richwood Lake. Children ages preschool through 15 are invited to grab their fishing poles and their parents and head to Richwood Lake for a fun day.

North Union to graduate Class of 2016 Friday evening
By Sherryl Sheets
Friday evening, the North Union High School gymnasium will be filled with anxious graduating students, parents, grandparents, families and friends. The Class of 2016 will enter into the alumni association. Ceremonies begin at 7 p.m. with the marching in of the class to the sounds of the North Union High School band.

Memorial Day events announced
By Sherryl Sheets
Memorial Day is Monday, May 30. It is the one day in the year when all Americans take time to remember and honor the men and women of the Armed Forces, who gave their lives for our freedoms and were lost in war or peacetime.

How you can help your community? Volunteer!
From Richwood Gazette staff reports
Are you looking to volunteer locally, but just not sure where to start? Come to the Union County Volunteer Fair May 26 and see how you can make a difference in your own backyard.

Walking path to be blacktopped this week
By Sherryl Sheets
Village council heard during Monday night’s meeting that the new walking path at Richwood Park is to be blacktopped this week. Council members raised questions regarding how all-terrain vehicles will be kept off the path once it is opened.
Mayor Scott Jerew suggested that signs could be installed and ordinances could be created to warn those who may be tempted. Members of the path committee will address these concerns in future meetings

Alumni to gather June 11
By Sherryl Sheets
The Richwood-North Union Alumni Banquet is just around the corner. Do you have your reservations in to attend?

Office closed Monday
Because of Monday’s Memorial Day holiday, 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, May 31.
Have a safe holiday!