October 10, 2024

Logjam project leads to questions over trails

 

By Michael Williamson, Richwood Gazette

Despite the Mill Creek logjam project moving forward, some concerned residents still have lingering questions.

Many of those deal with easements on land in the watershed and whether or not those easements will result in property loss for residents or acquiring land for a future public trail along the creek.

Union County officials said they know there are concerns but said neither of those things are going to happen. At least not without conversation and consensus, first.

The origin of the concern

A need to clear logjams in Mill Creek has been present for some time but the project picked up steam during the pa…

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

LATEST NEWS
Richwood Community Meals
Community
Thursday, July 30 Meatloaf, Baked Potato w/Sour Cream, Broccoli w/Cheese Sauce, Peaches, 2 oz. Cinnamon Muffin Friday, July 31 Breaded Chicken Salad (...
July 30, 2026
In Retrospect
Community
100 YEARS AGO From July 29, 1926 Willis Hancock, of Canton, visited his family over Sunday; Mrs. Bessie Maris, of Marysville, is visiting her daughter...
July 30, 2026
Fire – EMS
Community
FIRE July 21 12:46 a.m. – Snediker Road (vehicle fire) 2:39 a.m. – Route 31 (MVA) 8:38 p.m. – West Bomford Street (fire alarm) July 22 12:02 p.m. – Gr...
July 30, 2026
Sheriff’s Report
Community
From Union County Sheriff’s Office reports: Deputies, alone with units from the Northern Union County Fire Department, responded to a residence in the...
July 30, 2026
Turning up the torque
Local News
The Mid Ohio Antique Farm Machinery Show kicked off at the Richwood Independent Fairgrounds on Friday and ran through Sunday. The event started withou...
July 30, 2026