Opera
December 7, 2023

Opera House project remains uncertain

 

By Michael Williamson, Richwood Gazette

The fate of the Richwood Opera House is still up in the air following an update from the revitalization committee.

Members of the group that was formed three years ago to investigate pathways to restoring the 133-year old building presented findings of a recent survey to village council in November.

Information came from the survey that the committee conducted earlier this year. This was the first time council heard the findings in full.

Surveys were available in person both at the fair and at the Richwood-North Union Public Library. There were also surveys available online and a total of 161 people filled out the document, which collect…

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