May 15, 2024

New hires at North Union

North Union approved their new staff hires at a special board of education meeting Monday. New employees are pictured left to right: High School Assistant Principal Kyle Burris, Middle School Principal Nicholas Withrow and Director of Student Services Deana Adams. Positions take effect Aug. 1. (Gazette photo by Kyle Meddles)

Local News

State board looks at coroner mental health needs

By Michael Williamson, Richwood Gazette The Ohio State Coroner’s Association is moving to take a closer look at the mental health of death investigato...

June 18, 2026

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Bailey named interim county commissioner

By Michael Williamson, Richwood Gazette Shaun Bailey is stepping into the role of Union County commissioner a little early. The county’s Republican Pa...

June 18, 2026

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Richwood projects funded in state budget

From Gazette staff reports Several projects in Union County, including two in Richwood, are slated to receive state funding after State Rep. Tracy Ric...

June 18, 2026

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Growth closes in on Union County Sheriff’s Office training site

By Michael Williamson, Richwood Gazette Things may soon get a little crowded out by the Union County Sheriff’s Office training facility. Sheriff Mike ...

June 18, 2026

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Auditor: Change must come from statehouse

By Michael Williamson, Richwood Gazette As bills passed by the Ohio Statehouse are starting to take effect, Union County Auditor Andrea Weaver said he...

June 18, 2026

Community

Police Beat

May 31 6:04 p.m. — Officers responded to the 300 block of E. Blagrove St. for a dispute between neighbors. June 1 1:29 p.m. — Officers responded to th...

June 18, 2026