In
August 28, 2025

In Retrospect

100 YEARS AGO
From August 27, 1925
Girl Scout News: Mr. Beeman treated the camp to a jug of fine cider and many baskets of apples have also been enjoyed. – – – The six tents competed in a Biblical treasure hunt Sunday evening. Each tent finding treasure of candy at the end. – – – The campfire was made more joyous by the addition of a marshmallow toast. The marshmallows were donated by the Dukes.
. . .
Local and Otherwise: New local views of our city; churches, schools, main street, Masonic Temple and other prominent places, get them at Kyle’s –adv. – – – Mrs. Joe S. Bell and sister, Mrs. Emma Green, of Indiana, took dinner last Wednesday with Mr. and Mrs. E.H. Gabriel, south of town. – – – Carson Ross was in Chillicothe on Sunday and Monday attendi…

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

LATEST NEWS
Community
Easy ways to support our activities and events are by buying a drink from Richwood Coffee. We receive 100% of the proceeds. Key Events and Activities ...
October 22, 2026
Richwood Community Meals
Community
Friday, Oct. 23 BBQ Ribs, Butternut Squash, Corn Casserole, Watergate Salad, Dinner Roll, Cake Monday, Oct. 26 Spaghetti w/meat sauce, Steamed Zucchin...
October 22, 2026
Fire – EMS
Community
FIRE Oct. 12 5:17 p.m. – Welsh Place (cancelled) Oct. 14 3:39 p.m. – Route 4 (grass fire) Oct. 16 4:51 p.m. – Miller Road (MVA) Oct. 17 4:21 p.m. – Sc...
October 22, 2026
U.C. Airport receives $720K state grant
Local News
The Union County Airport recently received over $700,000 in state funding to rehab its terminal area. At the regular meeting of the airport authority ...
October 22, 2026
NU has options for  SRO funding
Local News
The North Union Board of Education discussed three options for school resource officer (SRO) funding that were provided by the Union County Sheriff’s ...
October 22, 2026