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Local youth coach sentenced on rape counts

A man has plead guilty to raping a 12-year-old girl while he was her softball coach in Richwood and he is now facing at least 25 years in prison.

May 8, 2025

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2025 CBC Cup

North Union hosted the Central Buckeye Conference’s fifth annual CBC Cup event on Friday, May 2. The event saw athletes from 11 different

May 8, 2025

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UCBDD plans to seek levy in the fall, cuts

The Union County Board of Developmental Disabilities (UCBDD) will likely ask for a levy renewal later this year and also see cuts to the organization.

May 8, 2025

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Tourism group receives America 250 grant money

Union County Tourism will have some extra funds for its upcoming trail project. In the lead up to America’s 250th anniversary, the group

May 8, 2025

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UPDATE – Death penalty not on table in stabbing case

By Kyle Meddles, Richwood Gazette The death penalty is not a possibility in the murder case of the man who stabbed his father. In the

May 8, 2025

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Rabies shot clinics scheduled

Union County dog and cat owners are invited to the annual community rabies vaccination clinic on Sunday, May 18 from 1-4 p.m. Cost is only $12

May 8, 2025

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Few details emerge in drowned toddler

By Michael Williamson, Richwood Gazette Investigators said it could be several weeks before autopsy results are in regarding a toddler that

May 8, 2025

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Village looks at training to save costs

The Village of Richwood is going to look into training someone to do Backflow inspections to save on costs. At the regular meeting of Richwood

May 1, 2025

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Local VFW donates to student athletics

The North Union Athletic Committee (NUAC) is pleased to announce a generous donation of $25,000 from Richwood VFW Post 870. This funding will

May 1, 2025

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Stabbing could result in life in prison

The Marysville man who was arrested and charged with the murder of his father could be facing life in prison after being indicted on additional

May 1, 2025

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Grand jury indictments – Area man charged with trafficking meth

A Marysville man is facing as many as 16 years in prison for charges of possession and trafficking of up to 150 grams of methamphetamine.

May 1, 2025

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Union County Coroner miffed by possible change to position

By Michael Williamson, Richwood Gazette If any changes are coming to the role of county coroner, Dr. David Applegate said he would rather

May 1, 2025

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NU Board fights back on state budget

The North Union School Board is rallying its members and other families in the community to speak up about the state budget amidst concerns

April 24, 2025

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NU Drama Club stars in Peter Pan

From Gazette staff reports On April 18 and 19, approximately 40 actors, stage hands and crew members presented the classic play Peter Pan

April 24, 2025

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Union County EMA joins national program

The Union County Emergency Management Agency is now part of the Accredited Emergency Management Program. EMA officials made the statement

April 24, 2025

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Dispatchers play crucial role when lives are on the line

When people think of first responders, they often think of the people showing up to a scene with lights and sirens. They don’t always think

April 24, 2025

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Memorial Health, law enforcement and coalition unite for drug “take-back”

From Gazette staff reports All Union County law enforcement agencies, in partnership with the Drug Enforcement Administration, Memorial Hospital,

April 24, 2025

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Opera House up for sale once again

The Opera House will be hitting the buyer’s market for a second time, which will be the last straw for some village council members. At

April 17, 2025

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Venezuelans charged in ATM theft face deportation

Two Venezuelan men arrested in Richwood for attempting to crack an ATM are now facing deportation orders. Renny Moises Sojo-Delgado, 26,

April 17, 2025

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Don’t squirm

On April 11, members of the Union County Sheriff’s Office and Richwood Police Department volunteered to assist nursing students at North Union High Sc...

April 21, 2025