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Reid’s patient financial services moving from downtown

Reid Health’s Patient Financial Services employees are moving from their downtown Richmond office just before construction begins nearby on a new apartment complex. After seeing the office building listed for sale for $1.4 million, WWN asked Reid Health about the future of its employees who work with patients on financial services. Reid officials confirmed that […]

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Beautification efforts receive praise

Ten new or remodeling construction projects and a committee that’s raised more than $70,000 for charities are being recognized for improving Wayne County. Wayne County Area Chamber of Commerce celebrated those initiatives at its Sept. 10 Community Improvement Awards at Hartley Hills Golf Club and Events Center in Hagerstown.   Melissa Vance, chamber president/CEO, said the […]

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RCS changing some bus routes to resolve issues

After hearing concerns about late arrivals and time for students to eat breakfast, Richmond Community Schools’ busing provider has committed to improving morning elementary and middle school routes. Two Student Transit representatives – John McCue, president of Sodrel Holding Co., and Sacha Amen, local director of transportation – outlined the new structure and other route […]

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2nd-year conductor appreciates support

Changing up its schedule with Sunday afternoon and Saturday evening performances, Richmond Symphony Orchestra will offer seven concerts during the 2024-25 season.    Andrés Lopera returns for his second season as RSO’s music director and has planned a variety of music for youth and adults.  “I am incredibly thankful for the overwhelming support from the community […]

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School board discusses driver’s ed, cellphone policies

While reviewing policies during its Aug. 28 work session, Richmond Community Schools board members wondered if Richmond High School should start offering driver’s education. RCS teachers previously offered instruction during summer school, which some current board members took in the 1990s. An arrangement with The Link, a nonprofit Connersville driving school, ended recently, but members […]