NU
February 26, 2026

NU clears up some concerns around OHYES! data

 

From Gazette staff reports

Officials at North Union are looking to clarify some information for the larger community from recently-shared student tobacco and vape data that was discussed in a news article last week.

At a meeting of the board of education last week, the Union County Health Department (UCHD) presented data from the OHYES! State survey, which collects data on common student issues in schools through student participation.

According to a release from the schools, while the recent Gazette article: “Survey shows high tobacco use among NU students,” correctly identified the sobering statistics presented by the UCHD, some clarifying information is necessary to truly understand why the…

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