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County finalizes plans for logjam project

By Michael Williamson, Richwood Gazette Letters to affected property owners have been sent out as Union County finalizes plans for the second

August 29, 2024

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Mitchell-Dewitt roundabout is open

The roundabout at Mitchell-Dewitt and Industrial Parkway opened. Union County Engineer Jeff Stauch said work was nearly completed last

August 29, 2024

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Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over Labor Day campaign announced

Editor’s note: The following information was supplied by the Union County Health Department. --- In advance of one of the busiest and deadliest

August 29, 2024

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NU students praised for robotics progress

With the second week of the 2024-25 school year underway, North Union officials took note of the progress they have made in their engineering

August 22, 2024

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Richwood looks at cost for Opera House demo

Richwood Council got an estimate back to demolish the Opera House while saving the clock and the tower. At a previous meeting of Richwood

August 22, 2024

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Sheriff’s Office recieves new recruits, vehicles

By Michael Williamson, Richwood Gazette The Union County Sheriff’s Office has two more cadets in the queue as the department works to fill

August 22, 2024

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County earns $1.5M in interest during Q2

By Michael Williamson, Richwood Gazette Union County’s interest income was up again in the second quarter of 2024 but those numbers could

August 22, 2024

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Back to School

These North Union Elementary students head back to school Tuesday morning as the district opens for the 2024-2025 school year. Wildcats are back in th...

August 15, 2024

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Richwood Park to get new security cameras

Richwood Council is getting security cameras to combat vandalism at the park. At the regular village meeting on Monday, council motioned

August 15, 2024

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Second hearing wraps on Richwood Solar

By Michael Williamson, Richwood Gazette The second and final hearing for the Richwood Solar project finished last week and now residents

August 15, 2024

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Man alleged to have strangled 5-year-old

By Mac Cordell, Marysville J-T Reporter A Richwood man could be facing more than two years in prison after allegedly strangling a 5-year-old.

August 15, 2024

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County plans for employee pay raises

By Michael Williamson, Richwood Gazette An increase may be coming to the county’s compensation plan. Ginger Yonak, Union County’s

August 15, 2024

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Pilots travel from far and wide for All Ohio Balloon Festival

Steve Wilkinson was riding his motorcycle through California’s Coachella Valley out in the Palm Desert area as hot air balloons were flying

August 15, 2024

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Hot air balloons help bring the healing

Amanda Reece has a special connection to hot air balloons because they remind her of big aspirations she had when life felt impossible.

August 15, 2024

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Top honors

North Union students excelled at this year’s Ohio State Fair, winning top prizes and money for projects. Above: Wyatt Stacklin, right, was named the O...

August 9, 2024

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North Union staff to see 11% raise over next three years

North Union School Board negotiated an 11% increase in salary for staff over the next three years. At a special meeting last week, the board

August 8, 2024

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Charges stem from senior scams

By Mac Cordell, Marysville J-T Reporter A Bellefontaine man could be facing more than a decade in prison after allegedly running a scam business.

August 8, 2024

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Final piece of Magnetic Springs sewer project funding readied

By Michael Williamson, Richwood Gazette The final details are being ironed out for the Magnetic Springs sanitary sewer project and the last

August 8, 2024

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Health Department sets back-to-school shot clinics

From Gazette staff reports As the school year quickly approaches, officials from the Union County Health Department are encouraging local

August 8, 2024

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Baldwin case bogs down again

By Mac Cordell, Marysville J-T Reporter The legal battle of former Union County Humane Agent Steffan Baldwin could continue to drag on for

August 8, 2024