Richmond Community Schools’ board approved current administrators’ contracts, heard from Richmond Art Museum supporters, and tabled some policy updates at its Aug. 13 meeting. Administration Board members initially tabled but then approved administrators’ contracts near the meeting’s end after getting questions answered. The approvals typically occur after July 1 each year. At a recent meeting, […]
Category: News
Posted inNews
10 honored for community improvements
Recognizing investments made to improve appearances, functionality and spirit, Wayne County Area Chamber of Commerce recognized local businesses and organizations at its annual Community Improvement Awards. The Aug. 12 ceremony at Hartley Hills Golf Club and Events Center in Hagerstown celebrated construction, renovation, vision, community pride and transformational impact. Winners Additional nominees Root 13 owner […]
Posted inNews
2 trips, Eagle Scout project approved
Centerville-Abington Community Schools’ first student day went smoothly, according to Superintendent Mike McCoy, but board members and administrators still had a variety of matters to consider that night that impact this school year and beyond. Travel During its Aug. 6 meeting, the board approved two June 2026 trip requests for Centerville Senior High School, noting […]
Posted inNews
Health inspectors find kitchen (lacking) in hot water
Inspectors reported two items found out of compliance during recent routine visits to local food establishments. The classification of being in or out of compliance replaces previous health department terminology of critical and noncritical violations. Compliance is based on the number of risk factor or intervention violations, and whether there are repeated issues. Establishments are […]
Posted inNews
EDC plans 2026 budget amid uncertainties
Economic Development Corp. of Wayne County plans to conduct business as usual despite looming funding uncertainties for local, county and state government units related to its operations. At its Aug. 4 board meeting, President Valerie Shaffer received members’ tentative approval for a 2026 budget she presented Aug. 6 for county leaders, who have the final […]
Posted inNews
Make My Move could continue attracting workers to county
Wayne County’s Make My Move initiative has reached its goal of attracting 30 movers to Wayne County, and there might be more in the future. Valerie Shaffer, president of the Economic Development Corp. of Wayne County, spoke about Make My Move as she provided Wayne County’s commissioners a monthly EDC update during their Aug. 6 […]
Posted inNews
Industrial park growth fuels proposed sewer rate hikes
In 2029, Richmond Sanitary District’s residential customers could pay sewer rates nearly 23% higher than today’s, costing a 4,000-gallon-a-month user about $150 extra for the year. Pat Smoker, the sanitary district’s supervisor, presented Richmond Common Council during its Aug. 4 meeting with an ordinance that would raise sewer rates and the storm water rate. Council […]
Posted inNews
Safety training ‘crucial’ for RP&L
Richmond Power & Light’s workforce is younger and less experienced following recent retirements, making safety training “crucial,” according to General Manager Tony Foster. Foster highlighted the utility’s safety training efforts during the RP&L board’s Aug. 4 meeting. RP&L has adopted the American Public Power Association’s safety manual as its safety guide, and as a member […]
Posted inNews
Northeastern chooses O’Brien as interim leader
Northeastern Wayne Schools has appointed an interim superintendent after its leader’s resignation. As of Aug. 2, Jennifer O’Brien is the district’s interim superintendent. She recently became NWS’ assistant superintendent. The board approved O’Brien for the interim role during a special July 29 meeting. Before joining the district as Northeastern Elementary School’s assistant principal, O’Brien served […]
Posted inNews
City accepts dismissal of RPD major’s lawsuit
The city of Richmond is not pursuing further legal action after a special judge dismissed Richmond Police Department Major Adam Blanton’s lawsuit against Wayne County Prosecutor Mike Shipman. Mayor Ron Oler issued a news release Aug. 7 standing behind the lawsuit Blanton filed, which the city then joined, after Shipman placed Blanton on the county’s […]