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🌱 Why Pearl Street neighbors say flooding is turning yards into lakes

Richwood, Ohio Patch AM: a 4 min read

Good day Richwood! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why Pearl Street neighbors say flooding is turning yards into lakes
  • What we know about the serious child-related charges facing a Richwood man
  • How North Union’s Gabby Lindsey conquered the state track podium

Today's riddle: What do sweet potatoes wear to bed? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: A thunderstorm in the morning, with a high of 85 and low of 59 degrees.
  • Saturday: Mostly sunny and warm, temps: high: 86, low: 66. 🌶 Hot!
  • Sunday: A stray t-storm; not as warm, with a high of 73 and low of 52 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Residents experience bad flooding after rainfall (rgnews.biz) — Richwood residents along Pearl Street say repeated flooding after recent rains is surrounding homes with water and making driveways unusable. One homeowner told village council he must run a pump across the road just to keep water at bay. Village staff acknowledge multiple complaints and are looking at the problem area between Tawa Road and Herbert Street for possible solutions.
   

• Two Richwood residents charged with crimes against children (rgnews.biz) — Richwood residents are being alerted that a local man has been indicted on numerous serious felony counts involving obscene material with minors, following action by a Union County Grand Jury. While details are limited to protect those involved, the case centers on alleged creation and possession of illegal material last year. The situation is still moving through the courts, and no conviction has been reported.
   

• NU Gabby Lindsey makes podium in three events at states for track and field (rgnews.biz) — North Union junior sprinter and jumper Gabby Lindsey delivered a standout performance at the state track and field championships, reaching the podium in three events. She improved her 400-meter time to take third in the finals and added a fifth-place finish in the 200, along with an earlier runner-up long jump. Her success gives Richwood-area fans plenty to celebrate from this year’s state meet.
   

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    Monday June 15
  • NU Board Meeting @ Board of Education Offices
    North Union Middle School Richwood, OH 43344
    6:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

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  • The Retail Odyssey Company posted a job opening for Traveling Retail Merchandiser - Overnight in Ostrander. Apply here.
  • Marysville Schools posted a job opening for Building Custodian (Multiple Positions) in Marysville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Richwood here.

🗞 Nearby News

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  • Marion's Grand Prairie Cemetery offers new eco-friendly burial choice (marionstar.com)

Ok Richwood! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Yammies! (Thank you Lynda S. for sending it in!)
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