North
 on August 3, 2023
Don Ridgeway (left) and auctioneer Johnny Regula (right) auction off a horse that will be used in a game later on in the NUAC fund raiser at All Occasions in Waldo. (Gazette photo by Bob Putman)

North Union Athletic Committee provides assistance to NU athletics

By By Bob Putman, Richwood Gazette 

 

From its humble beginnings nearly 50 years ago, the North Union Athletic Committee (NUAC) is still providing help to Wildcat athletes year after year.

Since 2002, NUAC has sponsored 60 projects, totaling more than $300,000, and reinforced its mission statement of providing support for the athletic programs and to encourage and foster athletic activities of NU students.

“NUAC has been active since 1977 and through the generosity of the community has provided many items for the athletes,” NUAC President Reddy Brown said. “We want to help out, whatever the need may be, and take pressure off the athletes and the school district.”

Brown reflected back on the people who started NUAC when lights for the…

Read this entire article as it appeared in print in our eEdition

LATEST NEWS
Introducing North Union fall sports teams
Local Sports
Members of North Union’s girls cross country team are from left, front row, Allana Smith, Layney Wilds and Adalee Hunt; second row, assistant coach Jo...
August 27, 2026
Sheriff’s Report
Community
From Union County Sheriff’s Office reports: In the 33000 block of Route 37 on Aug. 17, a deputy was dispatched at 12:36 p.m. to investigate a dispute ...
August 27, 2026
Fire – EMS
Community
FIRE Aug. 17 3:07 p.m. – Osborne Road (wires down) 3:43 p.m. – Route 37 (service run) Aug. 18 8:40 p.m. – Route 47 (MVA) EMS Aug. 17 2:06 a.m. – Lando...
August 27, 2026
Final year of the Opera House
Local News
During Richwood’s village council meeting on Monday, council provided an update on the planned Opera House demolition, which will be performed by Fish...
August 27, 2026
N. Franklin Street phase four begins
Local News
Construction has begun on phase four of the North Franklin Street project. Crews began staging equipment on Monday to begin water and storm line const...
August 27, 2026
Resident seeks change to ordinance on ducks
Local News
A resident is looking for a change to the village ordinance that would allow for ducks. At the regular meeting of Richwood Council on Monday, resident...
August 27, 2026