on May 30, 2024

Richwood Area News

By By Sherryl Sheets

Township Clean Up Days

The Washington Township Trustees have announced that they will host a Cleanup Day on Saturday, June 8 at the township building. The event will be held from 7 a.m. to 12 noon. For more information, contact a trustee.

The Village of Magnetic Springs will host a spring cleanup event on Saturday, June 22 from 8 a.m. to 12 noon. The event will be supervised.

Oorang Bang Festival

The village of LaRue will host their annual Oorang Bang celebration on Saturday, June 8 in LaRue. The event begins with a pancake breakfast at the firehouse from 7 to 11; a 5K run starts at 9 a.m.; food trucks, craft vendors, silent auction and various games will be held in th…

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

Local News

Photo page – The Villa tour

The ghost lady in the window from above elicits a different emotion when pictured from the inside of the building, as seen below. The second floor, ho...

March 19, 2026

Community

Richwood Community Meals

Thursday, March 19 Chili (Beans, Beef, Tomato), Cottage Cheese, Tomato & Onion Salad, Pineapple, 2 Oz.Cornbread Muffin Friday, March 20 Mushroom S...

March 19, 2026

Community

Richwood Civic Center

Check out our list of events and activities. Key Events and Activities 1. Trips: Our Canada trip is full, but we are making a waiting list. If this is...

March 19, 2026

Community

Fire – EMS

Fire March 10 7:59 p.m. – Route 47 (controlled burn) 8:06 p.m. – Betty Lane (grass fire) March 11 8:35 p.m. – Route 739 (MVA) March 13 9:53 a.m. – Rou...

March 19, 2026

Community

Sheriff’s Report

From Union County Sheriff’s Office reports: The Northwestern Joint Fire District and deputies were called to a home for a report of a person that was ...

March 19, 2026

Local News

History and hauntings at the Villa

Inside look at the former Villa Hotel, Richwood’s 123-year-old landmark with rich history Just off of the main thoroughfare in Richwood is the Villa B...

March 19, 2026