Proposal concerns local bank industry
By Ally Lanasa, Richwood Gazette
Richwood Banking Company president and CEO Chad Hoffman is raising
concerns about a proposed plan help to help the IRS better audit
taxpayers.
President Joe Biden’s administration proposal would require financial
institutions to report the total amount of money flowing into and out of
bank accounts of $600 or more.
COVID-19 booster shot appointments available
through UC health dept.
From Richwood Gazette staff reports
The Union County Health Department is now offering COVID-19 booster shots
to a certain group of eligible individuals.
In accordance with CDC guidance, only those who completed their second
Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine at least six months ago are eligible to receive a
booster shot through UCHD.
City, county feel impact of vehicle shortages
By Mac Cordell, Marysville J-T reporter
Delays in auto production are creating problems not only for private
consumers, but also for public customers.
Each year, Union County and local municipalities purchase dozens of
vehicles. This year, delivery of those vehicles could be delayed
significantly.
Help North Union celebrate homecoming this Friday
By Sherryl Sheets, Richwood Gazette
The North Union High School will be celebrating its homecoming this Friday
evening before the football game against Graham High School.
There are two opportunities that the public is invited to participate in.
Activities planned in Richwood this month for
Halloween fun
By Ally Lanasa, Richwood Gazette
Businesses and nonprofits in the Village of Richwood have planned a
variety of seasonal activities this month as Halloween approaches.
The Richwood-North Union Public Library is offering craft bags to teens
for a virtual program on Oct. 14 in which they will carve pumpkins with
provided metal hardware.
Veterans Day program announced for Nov. 7
Veterans Day in November is a reminder of all veterans who have served or
are serving. The Veterans Remembrance Committee has scheduled the Veterans
Day Program for Nov. 7 at 2 p.m. on the Union County Courthouse lawn at
the plaza, 215 W. Fifth St. Lt. Col. James A. Curry will be the focus of
the program for the Voice from the Stone. Rick Curry, a retired U.S. Army
veteran, will be the guest speaker.
Four seats open on Village of Richwood Council,
incumbents seek reelection
By Ally Lanasa, Richwood Gazette
Editor’s Note: The Richwood Gazette staff made multiple attempts to
contact all candidates running for council in the Village of Richwood.
The candidates who are featured responded by the deadline. Candidates
were asked to submit personal information about themselves and their
stances on issues facing the village. Submitted statements varied in
length among candidates.
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Five candidates are vying for four open seats on the Village of Richwood
Council in the Nov. 2 election.
Three incumbents, Patrick Morse, Von Beal and George Showalter, have terms
expiring this year and are seeking reelection. Jackie Hamilton and Steven
Siufanua are running as well.
Parents request mask mandate at North Union
By Ally Lanasa, Richwood Gazette
The North Union Local School District had seven confirmed COVID-19
positive cases among six students and one staff member as of Monday,
Superintendent Richard Baird told the school board at its meeting that
evening.
Village council appoints Spain as new solicitor
By Ally Lanasa, Richwood Gazette
The Village of Richwood Council agreed to release Alison Boggs from her
duties as village solicitor so she can focus on the work of her private
practice and hire Julie Spain to fill the role during its meeting last
Monday, Oct. 11.
Tri-Rivers Career Center seeks votes for renewal
levy on November ballot
By Ally Lanasa, Richwood Gazette
Tri-Rivers Career Center seeks approval of a 1.3 mill renewal levy for
current operating expenses.
According to the Union County Auditor, the cost to taxpayers remains the
same as the existing levy, $20.98 per $100,000 of property value per year.
Water interest rates to increase in new year
By Ally Lanasa, Richwood Gazette
The Village of Richwood Council voted to increase the water interest rates
for residents by 2% annually.
Craig Mescher, a project manager at Access Engineering, gave a
presentation about the projection of revenues and expenses of the
village’s water system with yearly interest rate increases from 1% to 2%.
Hall, incumbents seek NU board of education seats
By Ally Lanasa, Richwood Gazette
Matthew Hall, 49, is running for a seat on the North Union Board of
Education to replace Jean Wedding, who did not seek reelection for another
term. Incumbents Brian Davis and Matthew Staley are also running to remain
on the board.
Solar farm could pay nearly $2.5M annually
By Mac Cordell, Marysville J-T reporter
The Union County Commissioners are meeting with solar farm developers to
discuss finances and tax incentives.
Officials with Invenergy, the company hoping to develop the Cadence Solar
project, recently asked the Union County Commissioners to consider
approving the facility’s application as a qualified energy project.
That approval would allow the project to make an annual payment in lieu of
taxes (PILOT).
Halloween activities in area this week
The second annual Haunted Trail at Richwood Park will take place Friday
from 8-11 p.m. Free refreshments, hot dogs and chips will be
provided. Free hay rides will also be available.
The North Union Athletic Committee (NUAC) will also host the second annual
Skeleton Skedaddle 5K run/walk and two-mile walk on Friday, beginning at
Richwood Park at 7 p.m.
According to the Richwood Area Business Association, events originally
slated for Saturday, Oct. 30 ,were rescheduled for the North Union High
School football home playoff game.
In addition, Claibourne United Methodist Church, located at 26434
Claibourne Road, is hosting a Trunk or Treat Saturday from 5-7 p.m.
RAMA helps with holiday meals
By Sherryl Sheets, Richwood Gazette
The Richwood Area Ministerial Association (RAMA) is inviting the public to
help families in need this holiday season by providing funds for meals.
Due to the COVID-19 situation, there will not be a Festival of Thanks for
the community this year. Most of the donations come from this event to
support the mission of providing meat for meals. Instead, the public is
invited to support families with their holiday meals by making a check out
to RAMA and mailing it to First UMC, 18 S. Fulton St. in Richwood.