Local Archived News

Solar farm deal could generate $2.6M annually
By Mac Cordell, Marysville JT reporter
The Union County Commissioners met recently with representatives from Frost Brown Todd, the legal firm hired to help the county commissioners negotiate with several potential solar developments.
Attorney Thad Boggs detailed the process solar farms go through for approval. He called it “labyrinthian.”

Village council proposes new park rules
By Sherryl Sheets, Richwood Gazette
Richwood village council members have dealt with many issues regarding Richwood Park and over the years, have made a list of park rules. Since they are just park rules and not enforceable by law, a new list was drawn up at a recent village council meeting.

The many faces of military careers; graduate promoted
By Sherryl Sheets, Richwood Gazette
Editor’s Note: This is the first of a four-part series of military stories that will run each week in May leading up to Memorial Day. The four stories are about four North Union graduates and their military careers after graduation. The Richwood Gazette would like to honor those military personnel who gave their lives to help keep our country free.
Kelly Green, a 1999 North Union graduate, has made the military a career.
Kelly Green began her nursing career at the University of Akron where she graduated college in 2004 with a Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing. She then entered the Army Nurse Corps as a direct commission in the rank of second lieutenant.

News regarding alumni banquets
By Sherryl Sheets, Richwood Gazette
The effects of the Coronavirus still continue to cause changes in our daily lives. It still makes us take precautions for public gatherings, such as upcoming alumni banquets. While some people make plans ahead of time to attend their annual alumni banquets, be sure to check the information below for any important announcements regarding the events.

The many faces of military careers; third generation family member to serve
By Sherryl Sheets, Richwood Gazette
Editor’s Note: This is the second of a four-part series of military stories that will run each week in May leading up to Memorial Day. The four stories are about four North Union graduates and their military careers after graduation. The Richwood Gazette would like to honor those military personnel who gave their lives to help keep our country free.
Peter Crosthwaite, a 2000 North Union graduate, was commissioned into the field artillery as a distinguished military graduate in 2005 through The Ohio State Reserve Officer Training (ROTC) program. His grandfather gave Peter his first official salute, as the young Crosthwaite is the third generation in his family to continue in the military.

Car fire at Kirby’s Junkyard
By Mac Cordell, Marysville JT reporter
The Richwood Police Department is investigating a Friday night fire at a Richwood business.
Randy Riffle, chief of the Northern Union County Fire and EMS, said about 9:25 p.m., Friday, his department received a call about the fire at Kirby’s Auto Parts and Towing, 28 Marriot St.

Village council to support new management of farmer’s market
By Sherryl Sheets, Richwood Gazette
Kelly Jerew, a Richwood resident and Tanisha Matus of the Union County Health Department, approached Richwood Village Council for their support.
A new manager of the Richwood Farmer’s Market was needed for the 2021 season and Kelly Jerew stepped forward to see that a vital program in the village will continue. With guidance and support of the Union County Health Department, the two asked council members if they would let the funds generated from the farmer’s market be funneled through the village coffers as a line item.

Rabies Vaccine clinic to be held
Submitted by Union County Health Department
Union County pet owners will soon have an opportunity to get their animal’s rabies shot locally.
Each year, local veterinarians volunteer their time to offer low-cost rabies shots at community clinics hosted by the Union County Health Department.
This year’s clinics will be from 1-4 p.m. Sunday, May 23. Local dog and cat owners can go to whichever location is most convenient to have their pets vaccinated for $10 per animal.

Bomb threat made at NUHS
By Mac Cordell, Marysville JT reporter
A Georgia man is in custody after allegedly making bomb threats to numerous Ohio schools, including North Union High School.

County to receive federal money
By Mac Cordell, Marysville JT reporter
According to information from the U. S. Treasury Department, Union County will receive nearly $11.46 million as part of President Joe Biden’s coronavirus relief package.

County to be unmasked when orders expire
By Kayleen Petrovia, Marysville JT reporter
Most COVID-19 public health orders will end on June 2, Governor Mike DeWine announced Tuesday.
The orders that will be removed include facial covering requirements, social distancing guidelines and capacity restrictions for indoor and outdoor events.

The many faces of the military; making the Air Force a career
By Sherryl Sheets, Richwood Gazette
Editor’s Note: This is the third of a four-part series of military stories that will run each week in May, leading up to Memorial Day. The four stories are about North Union graduates and their military careers after high school graduation. The Richwood Gazette would like to honor those military personnel who gave their lives to help keep our country free.
Sarah (Monroe) Whitson, a 2000 North Union High School graduate, earned a Bachelor of Science in Accounting and Management from Park University and a Master of Business Administration in 2005 from Webster University. She was commissioned in officer training at Maxwell Air Force Base in Ala. in 2007, went to squadron officer school in 2011, Air Command and Staff Collage (Distance Learning) in 2015 and Air War Collage (Distance Learning) in 2020.

North Union school board asked to take a stand
By Sherryl Sheets, Richwood Gazette
The North Union School Board met Monday evening with a crowd of residents in attendance. Their question to the board was to let wearing masks in school be voluntary.

School board decision questioned
By Kayleen Petrovia, Marysville JT reporter
New health orders from the state have left some local residents confused about where masks should be worn, including school board members.
During the Board of Health meeting Wednesday, Union County Health Commissioner Jason Orcena said the state is still requiring masks to be worn in schools.
Despite this, the North Union Board of Education voted Monday to make masks voluntary among staff and students.

The many faces of the military; serving as a MP
By Sherryl Sheets, Richwood Gazette
Editor’s Note: This is the fourth and final of a series of military stories leading up to Memorial Day. The stories are about North Union graduates who made the military their career after high school graduation. The Richwood Gazette would like to honor those military personnel who gave their lives to help keep our country free.
Eric Tanner, a 2003 North Union graduate began his military career when he enlisted in the Army Reserves while in high school. After graduation, he went through basic and advanced training to become a military policeman in Missouri. He deployed with his reserve unit on a yearlong combat deployment to Iraq in 2004-2005, where he went to the infamous Abu Ghraib Prison, and replaced the unit who had severely damaged U. S. interests and our national reputation. They were tasked with “restoring America’s honor,” and Tanner was responsible for 600 detainees, a mixture of enemy insurgent battlefield captures, foreign terrorists, and common criminals.

Ufferman named new high school principal
By Sherryl Sheets, Richwood Gazette
The North Union Board of Education approved the hiring of Justin Ufferman as the new North Union High School Principal, replacing Janel Chapman, who was hired as high school principal at Fairbanks High School for the 2021-2022 school year. He will be working with assistant high school principal Keith Conkling.

Council discusses Dudley Circle deadline
By Sherryl Sheets, Richwood Gazette
Jason Wills signed a contract with the Village of Richwood in 2006 regarding work towards the Dudley Circle development. Fifteen years later and Dudley Circle residents patiently waiting to have a paved street to drive on, council decided Monday night that if Phase 1 of the project is not completed by the May 31 scheduled deadline, then council will take over the project.

Area Memorial Day services
Richwood Gazette Staff reports
Monday, May 31 is a sacred day to remember and honor the men and women of the Armed Forces who sacrificed their lives for our freedoms in war or peacetime.
The Richwood Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 870, American Legion Post 40, the VFW Post 870 Auxiliary, Richwood Police and Claibourne Township Trustees proudly pay tribute to fallen military heroes. We invite all local veterans to stand with us during our military service.
There will be no parade in Richwood and no service at York Cemetery is scheduled. Memorial Day services will be held at the Claibourne Cemetery May 31, beginning at 10:30 a.m.

Richwood Farmer’s Market opens Thursday
By Sherryl Sheets, Richwood Gazette
The Richwood Farmer’s Market will open Thursday, May 27 from 3 to 6 p.m. in front of the Richwood-North Union Public Library, located at 4 E. Ottawa St.
The public is invited to stop by each Thursday to see the new items available. Vendors are invited to set-up their stands by contacting Kelly Jerew at 937-243-8236 to register and get necessary information.