North Union graduates 114 students during ceremonies
By Sherryl Sheets, Richwood Gazette
North Union High School seniors walked the stage one last time and became alumni members during graduation ceremonies Friday, May 31.  School board members, administration, school staff and family members congratulated the graduates following the ceremony.

Local man could be facing prison from multiple OVI convictions
By Mac Cordell, Marysville JT reporter
A Richwood man could be facing as many as five years in prison following multiple drunk driving convictions.
James Joseph Gleason, 52, of 324 W. Ottawa St., Richwood, has pleaded guilty to one count of operating a vehicle under the influence of alcohol. Court documents indicate the recent conviction is a sixth, though Judge Mark O’Connor mentioned this as his ninth, lifetime conviction.

Sheriff’s office invites citizens
By Sherryl Sheets, Richwood Gazette
The Union County Sheriff’s office works with the community, hoping to build a strong relationship with the county residents they serve and protect. One way to achieve that mission is inviting residents to participate in their “Citizens Academy.”

Students earned scholarships for college
By Sherryl Sheets, Richwood Gazette
North Union High School students were recognized with scholarships and awards during the annual Scholarship Awards Night, May 8. Thousands of dollars were awarded to seniors to help with their college education.

Council discusses upcoming renewal levies
By Sherryl Sheets Richwood Gazette
Richwood Village Council members were told that there are three levies which are coming up for renewal.
There is a 1.2-mill levy for the general fund, which brings in $30,885, set to expire soon. After much discussion, council decided that it would put this renewal levy on the Nov. 5 ballot. This levy, originally approved in 2010, would result in no new money on residents’ tax bills if approved.

Planting season lags due to heavy rainfall
From staff reports
June has arrived but the month that marks the beginning of summer might have fields looking a little less green.
This spring, rain and severe weather has plagued Union County by creating flooding and oversaturating the sub-soil with rainwater, making planting season for local farmers a bit difficult.

The history, protocols of Flag Day
From Richwood Gazette staff reports
Flag Day is celebrated in the United States on June 14 every year. It is the day the US flag was adopted. On the same day, the Army celebrates its birthday.
As early as 1777 on June 14, the Continental Congress replaced the British flag symbols with a new design: a white background, 13 white stars on a blue field, 13 red and white stripes for each country. The number of stars increased when new countries entered the Union. In 1886, it was decided to celebrate the birth of the flag.

Board hears about lunch program
By Sherryl Sheets, Richwood Gazette
Bev Wasserbeck, Food Service Director for North Union, presented a report to the board of education at North Union’s regular meeting Monday night.
She stated that 38.7 percent of North Union students are enrolled in the Free and Reduced Lunch Program. She also said that she doesn’t think everyone understands the importance of the program to the school district.

Alumni return to Richwood-NU banquet
By Sherryl Sheets, Richwood Gazette
The 103rd Richwood-North Union High School Alumni banquet was held Saturday, June 8, at the North Union High School with 217 in attendance.

Health department warns of ticks for summer safety
Editor’s note: Submitted by the Union County Health Department to inform the public of the tick problems across the state.
With the start of summer and outdoor activities, diseases spread by ticks are increasing in Ohio. While no tick-borne disease cases have been reported in Union County, the Union County Health Department encourages residents to be on the lookout for ticks.

Council deals with flooding on all corners to town
By Sherryl Sheets, Richwood Gazette
Over 20 residents came to the regular village council meeting Monday evening, asking council members what are they going to do with all the water we received and still have. Flooding didn’t take place just on one side of town. Residents on Pearl Street, E. Blagrove Street, W. Bomford Street, and Edgewood Drive all voiced their displeasure of the flooding and thousands of dollars of flooding done to their homes.

Save a life by donating blood
By Sherryl Sheets, Richwood Gazette
The next Red Cross American Bloodmobile coming to Richwood is scheduled for Monday, July 15. The event will be held at the Richwood Marketing building, located at 15 E. Ottawa Street, from 1 to 7 p.m.

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