Veteran receives diploma 68 years after leaving high school
By Sherryl Sheets
James Lowell Davis was born June 4, 1930, in the one-room schoolhouse on Boundary Road. He was the fourth of 11 children. When he was five years old, his family moved into Richwood on Grove Street.

Threat hoax originated from bullying issue
By Will Channell, Marysville JT reporter
A North Union Elementary School student was suspended after a journal he was keeping was made to look like a hit list last month.

Six students honored as valedictorians and salutatorians at graduation
By Sherryl Sheets
Four valedictorians and two salutatorians were announced during a graduation ceremony. Listed below are those honored students with a brief biography of the school history.

Grease fire destroys home
By Kristi Fish, Marysville JT intern
Multiple fire crews responded to a blaze at a home at 20385 Route 47 in York Township early Thursday morning.

Farmer’s Market invites public
By Sherryl Sheets
The Richwood Farmer’s market is open for the season. The market will feature fresh, Ohio-grown produce, dairy and meats, baked goods, and more.

New park brings new problems as vandalism becomes a concern
By Sherryl Sheets
Ask Richwood Mayor Scott Jerew what he thinks about social media and you might get a scowl. He’s tired of all the wrong information and rumors taking place on Facebook about the village.

State recognizes Harold Lewis School
From Gazette Staff reports
Many Union County residents have long known the Harold Lewis Center as a quality learning and development preschool.  The State of Ohio knows it now, too.
In recognition of its commitment to quality and an ongoing dedication to the learning and development of children, the Union County Board of Developmental Disabilities’ Harold Lewis Center recently received a “Five-Star Step Up To Quality Award” from the state.

State officials reportedly remove gaming devices from business
By Mac Cordell, Marysville JT reporter
A Richwood bar and grill has been closed, at least temporarily.
Law enforcement officials confirmed Friday that the Ohio Investigative Unit, a division of the Ohio State Highway Patrol, executed a search warrant Friday morning at the Villa Hotel, 12 West Blagrove St., Richwood.

Legendary rockers to play at All Ohio Balloon Fest
It’s not every day a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee performs in Marysville, but that’s exactly what’s about to happen this summer.
After months of teasing and speculation on social media, the All Ohio Balloon Fest is excited to announce that legendary rock band ZZ Top will headline at this year’s fest on Thursday, Aug. 9.

Charges filed in Villa raid
By Mac Cordell, Marysville JT reporter
Charges have been filed against the Villa Hotel in Richwood.
Sgt. Tiffany Meeks, with the Ohio State Highway Patrol, confirmed administrative charges had been filed against the Villa Hotel’s liquor permit.

Council hears about park project coming to a close
By Sherryl Sheets
Richwood village council heard from Mayor Scott Jerew that the park project is near completition and the trail committee is awaiting on the final walkthrough. Jerew did mention that The Walking Path Ribbon Cutting is set for Saturday, Aug. 4 at 10 a.m. More information will be announced to the public as the project will soon be complete.

RABA gears up for the summer
From Richwood Gazette staff reports
Members of the Richwood Area Business Association (RABA) met June 12, for their monthly meeting. Two special dates were announced for events scheduled in Richwood.

Happy 4th of July
Our offices will be closed on Tuesday & Wednesday due to the holiday. The next edition of The Richwood Gazette will be on Wednesday, July 11. Advertising deadline for the July 11 edition will be 11 am on Thursday, July 5.

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