May 23, 2023

Barbara Ann Brake

Barbara Ann Brake, 76 of Richwood, passed away Wednesday May 10, 2023 at the Riverside Methodist Hospital, surrounded by her husband and family, following a 6 month battle with cancer.

Barbara was born February 16, 1947 in Columbus, the first child born to Carl S. and Esther Ann (Burnside) Bugg.

Local Sports

Wildcats outlast KIPP Academy in non-conference game

By Bob Putman, Richwood Gazette North Union defeated Columbus KIPP Academy 61-55 on Tuesday in a non-league game at North Union. The Wildcats (8-10) h...

February 19, 2026

Local Sports

North Union bowlers finish eighth in sectional tournament play, punch their ticket to division 2 boys district tournament

By Bob Putman, Richwood Gazette North Union qualified for the Division II district boys tournament following sectional play at HP Lanes. The top 12 se...

February 19, 2026

Community

Richwood Civic Center

The weather is warming up somewhat and it is time to start coming out of hibernation and enjoy some fun exercises, fellowship and other activities. Se...

February 19, 2026

Community

Decades of service retired

During Monday’s regular meeting of the North Union Board of Education, district bus drivers Teresa Bevis (not pictured) and LuAnne Davis were recogniz...

February 19, 2026

Community

Fire – EMS

Feb. 12 9:16 p.m. – East Blagrove Street (gas leak) EMS Feb. 9 6:58 a.m. – Section Street Feb. 10 12:59 p.m. – North Clinton Street 3:57 p.m. – McPeck...

February 19, 2026

Local News

U.C. nets nearly $6M in interest in 2025

By Michael Williamson, Richwood Gazette Union County’s investment income hit a new record last year. Andy Smarra, the county treasurer, updated the co...

February 19, 2026