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Former Police Chief and Village Administrator Monte Asher, pictured above at right, retired from his role as chief in 2023 and handed the reins to current Police Chief Jim Hill, pictured above at left. The two chiefs posed with Lieutenant Justin Baldwin, middle, after he graduated from the STEP (Supervisor Training and Education Program) back in 2019. Asher’s retirement as village administrator marks the end of over 30 years of service to the village. (Gazette archives photo)

A job well Asher-ed

By By Kyle Meddles, Richwood Gazette 

 

A former police chief and staple member of the Richwood community has hung up his many different hats after serving key roles in the village for over 30 years.

Monte Asher retired from his position as village administrator on Wednesday at the age of 61, marking the end of his career as a public servant for the people of Richwood.

“Richwood is very supportive. The place has the support of the community,” Asher said. “Very good people live here, and that’s what makes it easy to serve the community. I’m just glad that they give me the opportunity to serve 30 years here you know? I’m really thankful for that.”

Born and raised in Piqua, Ohio, Asher’s journey of public service in the village st…

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