Local Archived News

County stepping up efforts to collect unpaid property taxes
By Mac Cordell, Marysville J-T reporter
Union County officials are working with property owners to collect unpaid taxes.

Hospital looks to help with Richwood doctor situation
By Chad Williamson, Marysville J-T reporter
Richwood is down a doctor and Memorial Health is trying to help.

Voters need to make decisions
By Sherryl Sheets
Voters across the country have heard over and over again, who the candidates are running for President of the United States. But are you knowledgeable about state and local candidates and issues in your neighborhood?

Local daycare provider indicted
By Mac Cordell, Marysville J-T reporter
A local babysitter is facing felony charges, accused of abusing a baby in her care.

Drug Take Back Day a success
Sheriff Jamie Patton said the latest National Drug Take Back Day was again a huge success. The National Prescription Drug Take Back day was held Saturday, Oct. 22, at the Sheriff’s Office in Marysville, the Richwood Police Department in Richwood, and in Plain City at the Pleasant Valley Fire District Station. The total combined weight of drugs turned in at all three locations amounted to approximately 95 pounds. “The response we have seen from the public on these drug take back days, as well as the twenty-four-hour drug drop off boxes has been overwhelming and reinforces the need for us to continue these take back initiatives,” said Sheriff Patton.

Flu shots available from health department
By Sherryl Sheets
The Union County Health Department will be in Richwood on Thursday, Nov. 17, at the Northern Union County Fire Department, 602 N. Franklin Street, from 9 to 11:30 a.m. They will offer flu shots to children and adults, ages six months and older.

NU Elementary students will honor Veterans Nov. 11
North Union Elementary School students are preparing to pay tribute to community heroes during their annual Veterans Day celebration.

Time Change
Set your clocks back one hour on Sunday, Nov. 6!

Karcher receives National FFA’s highest honor
From Richwood Gazette Staff Reports
Harold Karcher, former North Union FFA adviser, was selected to receive the Honorary American FFA Degree at this year’s National FFA Convention. He was instrumental in North Union FFA’s growth in becoming one of the top 10 chapter’s in the state and nationally recognized each and every year. His commitment to the community and seeing the growth of students was his passion. The National FFA Organization recognizes great leaders like Harold who advance agriculture education and FFA through outstanding personal commitment.

Grand jury indictments
Local man faces gun charge
By Mac Cordell, Marysville JT reporter
A local man could be facing more than a decade in prison for having a gun in a bar.

URE Board selects Anthony Smith to succeed retiring CEO
Editor’s note: A feature story about retiring URE CEO Roger Yoder will appear in the Nov. 22 Journal-Tribune.
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The Union Rural Electric Cooperative, Inc., (URE) board of trustees announced recently that it has selected longtime staff member Anthony Smith, VP engineering, operations and Honda affairs, to succeed current President/CEO Roger Yoder, who will retire in early 2017 after 37 years of service.

Local volunteers to collect shoebox gifts
From Richwood Gazette staff reports
Fulton Creek Evangelical Friends Church in Richwood will serve as a drop-off location for the Samaritan’s Purse project Operation Christmas Child, the world’s largest Christmas project of its kind.

Heritage Cooperative holds food drive
Heritage Cooperative is collecting non-perishable food items for residents living in the North Union School District for people needing a helping hand.

Public encouraged to Festival of Thanks
By Sherryl Sheets
Thanksgiving is a good time to reflect on the blessings you have received this year, so members of the Richwood Area Ministerial Association (RAMA), encourage the public to attend the annual Festival of Thanks on Sunday, Nov. 20.

RAMA seeks donations for turkeys
The Richwood Area Ministerial Association is offering to provide turkeys for families who may be struggling this Thanksgiving with food for their family.

Council approves solid waste program
From Richwood Gazette staff reports
Dennis Baker, district director of Allen, Champaign, Hardin, Madison, Shelby and Union Joint Solid Waste Management District, and Union County Commissioner Charles Hall, attended the Richwood Village council meeting Monday evening. The North Central Ohio Solid Waste District submitted their updated management plan to all the cities, villages, and townships in the district for approval. Due to time restraints, council approved Resolution 10012016 for its final reading. The solid waste district must have approval from the Ohio EPA to implement the new plan.

Help Light Up The Library
By Sherryl Sheets
The Richwood-North Union Public Library is inviting any businesses, organizations, community groups, families and individuals to help celebrate the “Light Up The Library” for the holiday season.

The holidays are near, are you ready?
By Sherryl Sheets
The annual Thanksgiving holiday is next Thursday, and around the corner, folks are preparing for Christmas and New Year’s. So, you need to mark your calendar for all the exciting events taking place in the community.

Church hosts last blood drive for 2016
By Sherryl Sheets
The Richwood First United Methodist will host their sixth bloodmobile for 2016 and the organizers hope you will participate by giving the gift of life.

County to begin berm-cutting program
From Richwood Gazette staff reports
Union County Engineers Operations workers will be starting a countywide berm-grading program in the coming weeks. The crew will start east of Marysville in Dover Township and work north in a counter-clockwise path around the county.

Thanksgiving Holiday Schedule
The Richwood Gazette office will be closed on Thursday, Nov. 24, so staff can enjoy the Thanksgiving holiday.
Due to printing schedules and the post office closed on Thanksgiving, the Richwood Gazette will not be delivered to subscribers or newsstands until Friday, Nov. 26. We wish you a very Happy Thanksgiving holiday.

Veterinarian Rizor to retire
By Sherryl Sheets
An Elgin High School graduate, Marvin Rizor headed off to The Ohio State University Veterinary School and earned two degrees in 1970. He spent a year in practice at London, Ohio and a year at East Liverpool, when he decided to return to the Richwood/LaRue area to practice his trade.

County revenue could be a record in 2017
By Mac Cordell, Marysville J-T reporter
Union County Auditor Andrea Weaver is estimating record revenue for 2017.

School board hears update on enrollment
By Sherryl Sheets
North Union School Superintendent Rich Baird shared with the school board enrollment information comparing figures from the last three school years.

RABA discusses winter activities
By Sherryl Sheets
The Richwood Area Business Association finalized the winter festivities at their Nov. 8 meeting. Members approved Rita Parker as the grand marshal for the Christmas Parade and the theme will be Christmas in Wildcat Country. The annual Christmas Parade will be held on Saturday, Dec. 3, at 4 p.m. The annual Community Open House will also be held Saturday, Dec. 3, from noon to 4 p.m. at the Richwood-North Union Public Library, 4 E. Ottawa Street in Richwood. Other activities include the Pie Giveaway, which runs through Dec. 8, Hospitality night, Dec. 8, from 5 to 7 p.m. and the annual Christmas Decorating contest Dec. 16 and 17.

United way hosts online auction
By Sherryl Sheets
United Way of Union County is hosting their 11th annual online auction until Tuesday, Nov. 29. There are a wide variety of products and services donated from local businesses to auction off. The proceeds benefit the $1,000,001 fall campaign.

Council questions zoning in business district
By Sherryl Sheets
Richwood village council members brought up questions regarding zoning in the business district of the village at Monday night’s regular meeting.

Grand jury indictments
Charge brought in alleged abduction
By Mac Cordell, Marysville J-T reporter
The man initially accused of kidnapping a Mill Valley woman has been indicted.

Eligible Ohio veterans to receive bonus
In another example of how Ohio aims to “serve those who served,” members of the U.S. Armed Forces can receive the Ohio Veterans Bonus, which pays between $500 and $1,500.

Santa Claus comes to town Saturday
Saturday, Dec. 3, will be a very busy day in Richwood, so mark your calendar, get your warm clothes out and be prepared for the Christmas spirit as it comes to town.

Community Christmas dinner
By Sherryl Sheets
The North Union students of the Career Based Intervention class at North Union High School are planning their 13th Annual Free Community Christmas Dinner. The event will be held on Thursday, Dec. 15, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the high school, 401 N. Franklin Street in Richwood.

State of North Union event announced
By Sherryl Sheets
The second State of North Union community event will be held Monday, Dec. 5, at 6 p.m.

Food drive continues at Heritage
Heritage Cooperative will continue accepting non-perishable food donations through Thursday, Dec. 1 at their facility, 252 N. Franklin Street in Richwood. All donations will be given to the Richwood Emergency Assistance Program (REAP) Food Pantry. The food will given to residents in need living in the North Union School District for the holiday season.