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County’s Gary Wallace honored as election official of the year for Ohio
By Mac Cordell, Marysville J-T reporter
When Gary Wallace retires in March, he will do so as Ohio’s Election
Officials of the Year.
Union County Convention and Visitors Bureau to
relocate
From staff reports
The Union County Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors has approved plans
for the Union County Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) to open a
welcome center this spring in historic Uptown Marysville. The welcome
center will help drive continued growth in tourism. In 2015, tourism
generated $110.9 million in business in Union County, according to
TourismOhio.
State offers Gypsy Moth open houses in central Ohio
From Richwood Gazette staff reports
Areas across Ohio are slated to receive gypsy moth aerial treatments by
the Ohio Department of Agriculture in early spring to slow the spread
of the destructive insect. Department staff members will host several open
houses in treatment areas that will offer attendees the opportunity
to speak directly with those who work with the program, learn about the
pest, and view maps of treatment areas.
Citizens can also visit
http://agri.ohio.gov/divs/plant/gypsy/gypsy-index.aspx to learn more about
this pest and to view maps of the treatment areas. Those with
questions who live near a treatment area in the central Ohio region will
have the opportunity to talk with experts at the following open
houses:
Farm
Bureau membership campaign launches ad
Problems get solved when people work with each other. That’s the
belief behind Ohio Farm Bureau’s new membership campaign, “Together
with Farmers.”
North Union Elementary cares
By Sherryl Sheets
Recently, North Union Elementary School was acknowledged by ABC 6 On Your
Side television station. Andrew Buck Michaels, who is a meteorologist
for the station, has a segment that he highlights or gives a “School Shout
Out,” recognizing good deeds in local schools. North Union Elementary
was nominated by two different families, for two special reasons.
Group to retire flags
By Sherryl Sheets
Do you have a worn out, or tattered United States flag that is no long
displayable?
Kevin Crosthwaite earns OSBA award
By Sherryl Sheets
North Union Local School Board president Kevin Crosthwaite, will be
presented with the Ohio School Boards Association Award
of Achievement at the association’s spring regional conference held
in Columbus on Monday, March 6.
National FFA Week is Feb. 18-25
By Sherryl Sheets
The roots of FFA originate from a time when boys were losing interest and
leaving the farm. Walter S. Newman, who in September 1925, became the
Virginia State Supervisor of Agricultural Education, sought a solution to
the problem with Edmund C. MaGill, Harry W. Sanders and Henry C.
Groseclose, staff members of the Virginia Polytechnic Institute
Agricultural Education Department.
No primary election in May for Union County
By Mac Cordell, Marysville J-T reporter
Union County Election officials have said there will not be a primary
election in May, although there may be a special election for voters
in the North Union School District.
Do you have Nixle? Sign up today
By Sherryl Sheets
Union County has a community information service that will help you stay
connected to information that matters most to you depending on your
physical location. Nixle will keep you connected to your local police
department, your children’s schools, local community agencies and
organizations and important information from other locations throughout
the country that are relevant to you.
Council offers operator of record position
Following an executive session, council members voted unanimously to send
an authorized offer letter of employment to Eric Kincaid.
The full-time position would be as Operator of Record, which means he
would operate the sewer and water treatment plants for the
village.The salary for the position would be $55,000.
Flu season still strong in Union County
From J-T Staff Reports
With local influenza-associated hospitalizations continuing to be above
average, the Union County Health Department is encouraging residents to
take precautions against the flu.
Board recognizes NU Pride winner
By Sherryl Sheets
The North Union Board of Education congratulated Donna Wolford who was
chosen as the February #NUPride Award winner.
North Union staff take on ALICE
North Union administrators, teachers and staff received ALICE training
Jan. 13, so that they will be ready for any future catastrophes during a
school day/event.
Partnership forms, changes name
From Richwood Gazette staff reports
The Community Action Organization of Delaware, Madison and Union Counties,
which also serves Champaign, Logan and Shelby counties, is pleased to
announce their new, unified name “Bridges Community Action Partnership.”
Easter services to be announced
Easter Sunday will be held on Sunday, April 16, so The Richwood Gazette
will be publishing a list of upcoming Easter events for the public.