Local Archived News

Sheriff travels to D.C. for border security talks
By Mac Cordell, Marysville JT reporter
Union County Sheriff Jamie Patton spent Wednesday and Thursday in Washington D.C. attending the White House Briefing on Secure Borders and Safe Communities.
Patton said the conference addressed concerns, much larger than just immigration and concerns at the border.

Tire collection announced to help eliminate mosquitoes
Submitted by Union County Health Department
The Union County Health Department is hosting two free tire collection days in October. The first collection is Saturday, Oct. 19 at the Union County Fairgrounds from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. A second collection event for county residents will be held Saturday, Oct. 26 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Richwood Fairgrounds.

Fire Prevention Week Oct. 6-21
By National Fire Protection Association
Practice an escape route
Today’s home fires burn faster than ever, making escape planning all the more critical to home fire safety. Studies show that in the past, people had approximately 17 minutes to escape a typical home fire from the time the smoke alarm sounds. Now they may have as little as two minutes to get out safely.

Qualifiers for auditor of state award with distinction announced
Submitted by Ohio Auditor of State
Recent financial audits of the following entities by Auditor of State Keith Faber have returned a clean audit reports. Their record keeping has qualified them for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
•City of Canton (Stark County)
•Crawford County
•Fairfield County
•Union County

County offers drive-thru flu shot service
Submitted by Union County Health Department
The Union County Health Department is offering drive-thru flu shots on Thursday, Oct. 10 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Union County Fairgrounds. The drive-thru clinic is a test of the Union County Health Department’s emergency response plans.

Man responsible for fatal crash is sentenced
By Mac Cordell, Marysville JT reporter
The man responsible for a crash that killed his teenage cousin and injured his brother and several others will spend the next four and a half years in prison.
Christopher Conrad, 20, of 24660 state Route 4, Richwood, was sentenced Wednesday to 54 months in prison.

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Submitted by American Red Cross
During Breast Cancer Awareness Month this October, the American Red Cross urges eligible donors to give blood or platelets to provide hope and healing to patients fighting cancer.

Richwood to collect tires, prevent mosquito diseases
Submitted by Union County Health Department
The Richwood fair board is working with the Union County Health Department to reduce the mosquito population by hosting a tire collection at the local fair grounds, 1 Gill Street in Richwood. The event takes place on Saturday, Oct. 26 from 10 a.m. to noon or until the collection trucks are full.

Union County Officials to take drugs off the streets
From Richwood Gazette Staff reports
The Union County Sheriff’s Office, in partnership with the Drug Enforcement Administration, Richwood Police, Plain City Police, Memorial Hospital, Union County Drug-Free Coalition, and other local agencies, are trying to provide area residents an opportunity to properly dispose of prescription medicines.

Funds aim to boost student wellness
By Kayleen Petrovia, Marysville JT reporter
In an area that has seen multiple youth suicides in the past year, teachers are now providing more than just an education.

Man indicted for attack with a pencil
By Mac Cordell, Marysville JT reporter
A man could be facing nearly two decades in prison after allegedly breaking into a Marysville home and attacking the resident with a pencil.

Council hears about levies on the Nov. 5 ballot
By Sherryl Sheets, Richwood Gazette
Union County Auditor Andrea Weaver attended the Tuesday, Oct. 15 Richwood Village Council meet to inform council members about the three levies that will be on the Nov. 5 ballot. She showed members charts of monies raised in 2018 in comparison to what is estimated to be received in 2019.

Board gets demonstration in technology
By Sherryl Sheets, Richwood Gazette
The North Union Board of Education received a presentation and a demonstration regarding the Robotics Technology from middle school and high school robotics teams at the Monday, Oct. 21 regular meeting.

Area businesses collecting for local food pantry
By Sherryl Sheets, Richwood Gazette
Heritage Cooperative, the Richwood branch, will be hosting the “Heritage Community Food Drive” from Wednesday, Oct. 23 through Wednesday, Oct. Nov. 20 for the Richwood Emergency Assistance Program (REAP) Food Pantry.

Bagged leaves to be picked up
The village employees will gather bags of leaves left curbside as a convenience to residents.
Village Administrator Monte Asher requests that residents use only paper or biodegradable bags, which are available locally to put leaves in. There must not be any twigs, branches or any kind of trash in the bags of leaves.
The bags can be left at the curb for employees to pick-up.

Council applies for Capital Budget funds
By Sherryl Sheets, Richwood Gazette
State Representative Tracy Richardson will be presenting a request on behalf of the village council for funds from the $15 million statewide Capital budget.
Mayor Scott Jerew told council that the village is asking for $64,000 that would be used for items at Richwood Park. With regulations for the use of the funds, council has applied for money to be used to purchase two composting toilets for the park, which would meet ADA requirements, an ADA pedestrian dock, which would be for people to walk out on to fish from or just watch the scenery, and a kayak launch where boaters can put their kayaks onto the lake and paddle around.

Voters to decide local issues, positions
By Sherryl Sheets, Richwood Gazette
The Union County Board of Elections has submitted information for Union County voters regarding the Tuesday, November 5 election. Listed below is information for voters in the northern part of Union County.

Are you ready for Trick or Treat Thursday
By Sherryl Sheets, Richwood Gazette
Residents are reminded that Thursday evening will be a fun, busy evening for children in the community as they travel from street to street for Trick or Treat.