The request to turn a country lane into a county road came in August 1977 as farm fields became homesteads. That lane extending south from Webster Road was named Clyde Moberly Road in November 1978, and the intention of the county commissioners at the time was clear: They would accept Clyde Moberly into the county […]
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Jazz, tangos, classical on quartet’s program
A new guest pianist joins Chanticleer String Quartet for its 48th annual free summer music festival. Quartet founder Caroline Klemperer of Richmond says Darius Frowner is an accomplished director, instructor and performer in New York City. He’ll make his local debut with Klemperer and returning members Jennifer Smith of Montana and Elizabeth Gottling Mendoza and […]
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Economy’s old gym gets a face-lift
A wall in Economy is proof that spray paint in the right hands can create more than unsolicited decorations on rail cars and highway overpasses. “To a lot of people, spray paint is graffiti,” Carl Leck said, as he aimed brownish-red paint at his design on the east wall of the Economy Gym. “Spray paint […]
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Smith Hill tweaks don’t appease neighbors
Alterations to the Smith Hill development plan didn’t assuage neighbors’ opposition. About 50 people attended the July 24 Richmond Advisory Plan Commission when it considered the second zoning request for the planned unit development. The original request by 11th Street Development was rejected by Richmond Common Council in April, although the plan commission had recommended […]
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Wayne County cattle farmers earn national recognition
Hagerstown, Williamsburg and Modoc cattle farmers have been recognized at a national Angus cattle show. They were represented at the Atlantic National Super Point Roll of Victory (ROV) Angus Show on May 26 in Timonium, Maryland. This is not the first national honor for Piper. Last year, she and Braylen Schaeffer of Hagerstown were on […]
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ReidRide marking 15 years
Bicyclists of all ages and skill levels are invited to join the 15th annual fundraiser that buys shoes for local kids. The ReidRide begins at 8 a.m. Aug. 10. Participants can choose an 8-mile family route or routes of 15 or 30 miles. Much of the ride is on Cardinal Greenway, but the routes also […]
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Bridges, raises provide biggest budget challenges
Wayne County Council began shaping the county’s 2025 budget July 17 with six hours of budget presentations from elected officials and department heads. Those presentations often contained good news with budgets remaining unchanged from 2024 or having minimal increases. Clerk Debbie Berry even had a decrease in her election budget because there is no election […]
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10 years of fresh starts
For those struggling to cover the basics, something as simple as clean clothes can make a big difference. After helping local residents wash more than 41,000 loads of clothes and bedding, the Laundry Project is celebrating its 10th anniversary this week. While marking that milestone, organizers also hope to collect more donations, which would allow […]
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United Way announces new leadership, goals
United Way of Whitewater Valley has appointed a new board chair and added two new members as it sets a high fundraising target to meet by 2030. UWWV President Tamara Brinkman said Chair Karen Pipes’ extensive experience, passion for philanthropy and dedication to community service means she’s poised to lead the organization toward achieving its […]
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Local groups collaborate to address substance use recovery
Adam McQueen is an active member of TASC, the Taking Action to Address Substance Use in Communities program. Through TASC, McQueen has made professional connections to help improve recovery service for individuals on community supervision. “When you meet someone, you don’t know how important that relationship will become down the road,” McQueen, an assistant chief […]