Architect selected for North Union projects
By Ally Lanasa, Richwood Gazette
The North Union Board of Education approved a resolution selecting Garmann
Miller as the most qualified design professional for outdoor improvement
projects and architect of record services during its organizational
meeting and work session on Saturday.
Former Richwood resident receives two Grammy noms
By Ally Lanasa, Richwood Gazette
Jonathan Pfarr may not be the youngest to receive Grammy nominations, but
receiving two nods at only 22 years old is an inarguable accomplishment.
Council talks livestock issues
By Ally Lanasa, Richwood Gazette
Village Solicitor Julie Spain informed the Richwood Council about
approaches to regulating livestock in the village during its meeting on
Monday.
The council and residents have expressed concern about large livestock
within the village.
Blystone announces NU grad as running mate
By Ally Lanasa, Richwood Gazette
Ohio gubernatorial candidate Joe Blystone recently announced North Union
High School alumnus Staff Sgt. Jeremiah Workman as his running mate.
Workman, a combat veteran of the United States Marine Corps, said he is
seeking the Lt. Gov. position to defend constitutional rights.
Solar farm tax payments could bring NU $29 million
By Ally Lanasa, Richwood Gazette
Union County Commissioner Steve Robinson met recently with the North Union
Local Schools Board of Education to discuss potential tax revenue from the
Cadence Solar Project.
First responders in Richwood release ’21 stats
From Richwood Gazette staff reports
Local first responders have released their statistics for the 2021 year.
The Richwood Police Department consists of Chief Monte Asher, Lt. Jim
Hill, Sgt. Justin Baldwin, Officer Kiena Crees, Officer Joe North, Officer
Woody Geer, Officer Cody Martindale and Officer Cole Brown. Clerk Josh
Rayburn continues to volunteer at the police department.
NU student shows horses in world competitions
By Ally Lanasa, Richwood Gazette
North Union freshman Kailee Rife competed in 17 horse shows in five
different
states in 2021, including the American Quarter Horse Youth Association
World
Show in Oklahoma City.
Rife competes in reining shows, which occur indoor, year-round.
Officials remind residents of sledding safety
By Ally Lanasa and Mac Cordell
With snow on the ground, public safety and health officials are urging
parents to help and protect their children as they play outside.
Lt. James Hill of the Richwood Police Department said sledding accidents
are rare in the village, but he encourages families to take safety
precautions.
Traffic study to evaluate NU drop-off
procedures for safety
By Ally Lanasa, Richwood Gazette
North Union CFO/Treasurer Scott Maruniak is initiating a traffic study
with
the district’s contracted architects and school resource officers to
improve
safety at school drop-off at the middle and elementary buildings.
Residents oppose regulating livestock within
village limits
By Ally Lanasa, Richwood Gazette
Residents gathered at the Village of Richwood Council meeting Monday to
protest changes to the ordinance regarding livestock.
Opera house group seeks state funding for exterior
phase of redevelopment project
By Ally Lanasa, Richwood Gazette
The Richwood Revitalization Committee is working on a proposal to request
appropriations from the 2022 state capital budget designated to local
community infrastructure projects.
The committee plans to seek funding to replace and stabilize the roof of
the former Richwood Opera House.