Richmond Mayor Ron Oler used his March 14 State of the City address to share what his administration accomplished during 2024, his first year in office, and what’s underway and planned for 2025. The 35-minute speech was attended by about 60 people in the council chambers of the Richmond Municipal Building. “Our remarkable history, recent […]
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Artist spotlights generations through pictures, patterns
Richmond’s Antonio McAfee, who has been featured in national and regional publications, combines personal photos and abstract colorful patterns into art. McAfee’s “5 Days” exhibit is displayed at Richmond Art Museum through March 29. Admission is free to the galleries, which are open from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays at 350 Hub Etchison Parkway, […]
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Hagerstown council braces for increased water rates
Hagerstown residents might want to set aside some extra funds to cover expected water rate increases that are needed to support updating the town’s water infrastructure. Sarah Correll, an attorney with Ice Miller, presented an update on the issuance of a bond to fund the replacement of the town’s water lines, along with a corresponding […]
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EDC moves forward with landbank, blight fight
Economic Development Corp. of Wayne County took action on two projects to address blighted properties and another that builds new apartments. Some of those projects await expected state funds through Regional Economic Acceleration and Development Initiative 2.0. However, EDC’s board learned at its March 3 meeting that new state leaders are reviewing READI 2.0 and […]
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Smithsonian borrowing Overbeck-made vase
An important piece of Cambridge City culture and history will soon head to Washington, D.C. for viewing by visitors from around the world, according to the town’s librarian. Karen Bays-Winslow, director of Cambridge City Public Library, said the Smithsonian American Art Museum asked to borrow a vase made by one of the town’s nationally known […]
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County drives toward fairgrounds parking solution
Improvements to the Wayne County Fairgrounds’ First Bank Kuhlman Center and First Bank Expo Hall are increasing rentals, which sometimes results in events occupying both buildings simultaneously. And that puts a premium on fairgrounds parking. A county fairgrounds committee ranks increased parking as the fairgrounds’ top priority. Wayne County’s commissioners discussed the issue during their […]
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Dennis school renovation less than expected
Richmond Community Schools has scaled back plans for renovations at Dennis Middle School, freeing about $2.1 million for other district projects. During its Feb. 26 meeting, RCS trustees chose Thor Construction’s $5,067,740.70 bid for Dennis’ heating, ventilation and air conditioning. Architect Kevin McCurdy said casework was cut during designing after hearing teachers wanted more mobile […]
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10 bridge projects estimated to cost $13.2M
Wayne County maintains 230 bridges that must safely carry traffic anywhere from 75 to 100 years. Simple math shows that at least two or three bridges must be replaced or updated each year or the county risks quickly falling behind on needed work. The county has developed a bridge plan to keep pace with the […]
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Mayor plans State of City
Richmond Mayor Ron Oler is offering a State of the City Address this week to look back on this past year’s accomplishments and provide an overview of forthcoming city initiatives. The address will be given at noon Friday, March 14. The approximately hour-long program is being simultaneously broadcast on Whitewater Community Television’s Channel 11, WCTV’s […]
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Banners will recognize first responders, military service
Fountain City is joining some Wayne County communities in honoring its active military and veterans with banners but will go a step further in saluting first responders. Fountain City Forward, a nonprofit organization, has begun a Hometown Heroes Banner Program. Submissions of information, pictures and payments for the $75 banners are due March 31. Living, […]