Grand jury indicts local residents
From Richwood Gazette Staff reports
A local man could be facing as many as 12 months in prison after allegedly not leaving his home for police.
The Union County Grand Jury recently indicted Anthony J. Vanhoose, 25. Court documents give his address as 317 E. Blagrove St., in Richwood, but also list him as being from Urbana. Vanhoose is charged with one count of obstructing official business.

North Union District updates on COVID-19
By Sherryl Sheets, Richwood Gazette
School Superintendent Rich Baird stated that as of Monday, Nov. 30, there were 22 active cases of staff and students who were in isolation or quarantine with COVID-19.

Care Train gears up for the holidays
By Sherryl Sheets, Richwood Gazette
The Care Train of Union County will be hosting their annual live auction on Friday, December 11. This event will be held virtually, beginning at 6 p.m.

Health Department updates on COVID-19
From Richwood Gazette Staff reports
The Union County Health Department continues to closely watch the number of COVID-19 cases that rise in the county.

Ohio AG’s want extension for CARES Act
Submitted by Dave Yost, Ohio Attorney General
Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost has joined a coalition of attorneys general representing 43 states, the District of Columbia and five U.S. territories, urging Congress to extend the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economy (CARES) Act funding until the end of 2021.

Student plans to light up park
By Sherryl Sheets, Richwood Gazette
Sometimes plans don’t go as you expect them to. Just ask Justin North, a North Union senior student who just wanted to light up Richwood Park for the holidays.

COVID-19 deaths increase in county
By Kayleen Petrovia, Marysville JT reporter
The number of deaths related to COVID-19 in Union County has reached double digits.
Deaths jumped from eight to 13 last Wednesday, according to data from the Ohio Department of Health.
Union County Health Department Public Information Officer Jennifer Thrush said the five most recent deaths occurred from Nov. 20 through Nov. 30.

Honda helps first responders
By Mac Cordell, Marysville JT reporter
Honda is working to improve communication inside its buildings and helping local first responders at the same time.
The company recently constructed Multi-Agency Radio Communication System (MARCS) tower and installed the related equipment on Honda Research and Development property near Raymond. This morning, Honda announced it would donate the system to the state of Ohio to be used by public safety organizations and first responders in the region.

The Christmas season brings seasonal dangers; tips on how to stay safe
By Sherryl Sheets, Richwood Gazette
Police Chief Monte Asher is reminding residents to take extra precautions during this Christmas season. According to Asher, vandalism increases during the month of December. So Asher would like to remind people to consider using some safety tips in safeguard their property and possessions.

Council approves Town Hall project
By Sherryl Sheets Richwood Gazette
Village council members heard a presentation during their regular Monday night meeting from the Richwood Redevelopment Committee regarding the town hall project.

Community Care Train raises $68,000
By Kayleen Petrovia
Despite changes forced by the COVID-19 pandemic, Care Train organizers said the auction once again had a successful year.
Care Train Executive Director Pam Sturwold said the virtual, online auction went “really, really well.”

RABA sponsors annual poinsettia contest
By Sherryl Sheets Richwood Gazette
The Richwood Area Business Association (RABA) hosted their annual Poinsettia Contest and the winners have been announced. The public was invited to sign-up at local business to enter for the chance to win a poinsettia for the holidays.

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