A former Richmond Sanitary District employee accused of stealing more than $825,000 says 11 of 16 charges against her should be dismissed. Jennifer Wilson, 48, was charged last November with eight counts of theft — seven as Level 5 felonies for the years 2017 through 2023 and one as a Level 6 felony for 2016 […]
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‘1619 Project’ creator speaking in Richmond
Nikole Hannah-Jones, a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and creator of “The 1619 Project,” will give a free talk in Richmond. The program starts at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 19, in Earlham College’s Goddard Auditorium in Carpenter Hall, 801 National Road W. Admission is free for the community. No tickets are required. Her visit includes a 75-minute […]
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Residents share community improvement ideas
Housing, child care and health care topped the list of issues needing funding and improvement in Wayne County, according to 15 residents who attended a Jan. 29 public meeting that Forward Wayne County facilitated. The event, held at the Richmond High School cafeteria, was the first of four listening sessions that community leaders are holding […]
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Dispatchers again answer 40K 911 calls
On average, the Wayne County Emergency Communications Center handled a call or text every 4.6 minutes during 2024. That’s 313 per day. Or, for the communications specialists, business as usual. The 2024 call load fits in the upper bounds of calls received for the past five years. The average daily work load has ranged from […]
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Expo offering food, kids’ fun, vendors
A new local event will feature food trucks, nearly 70 vendors, dancers, singers and a bounce house. The Black Expo will take place from noon-5 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 8, at First Bank Kuhlman Center, 861 Salisbury Road N., Richmond. Organizers say the indoor event, which celebrates Black culture and heritage, is open to all, and […]
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Club honors caring citizens
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Wayne County recognized community members and organizations for their support during 2024. Those receiving awards during the Jan. 21 dinner at Forest Hills Country Club were: Khalia, the club’s 2024 Youth of the Year, shared her club journey for attendees. “I have had the opportunity to share my story, […]
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Photos: Ice flies as carvers create art, smiles
Professional ice carvers visited Richmond last week for the annual Meltdown Winter Ice Festival. Because of warmer weather, the carvings were not put on display until Saturday at Elstro Plaza. The festival closed with Saturday night’s Meltdown Throwdown carving competition between Team Fire and Team Ice. Team Ice won the golden chainsaw prize, then fireworks […]
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Radio encryption squelches scanner listening
As area first responders and public safety personnel make more use of encrypted radio communications, the residents who have traditionally tuned in to scanner traffic might be wondering about the loss of transparency. Government officials say there are still options to hold them accountable. In a culmination of years of planning and equipment upgrades, many […]
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County rejects Hagerstown’s 2-year EDIT contract request
Wayne County’s commissioners decided Jan. 22 against Hagerstown’s request to participate in the countywide consolidated EDIT program for just two years. The town in December provided the county a two-year contract to contribute half of its economic development income tax revenue to consolidated EDIT. That fund pays operating expenses for the Economic Development Corporation of […]
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Richmond parks help families enjoy fun times
Simply put, parks provide fun for the people who use them. During 2024, Richmond Parks and Recreation Department facilities hosted 362 birthday parties, 104 baby showers, 67 graduation parties and 61 holiday parties, according to Denise Retz, the parks superintendent, during a Jan. 21 presentation to Richmond Common Council. “That’s a lot of fun times […]