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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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Teen arrested after threatening Snapchat message

A Richmond 14-year-old was arrested Sept. 12 after a threatening message was posted using the online service Snapchat. According to a Richmond Police Department news release, the Federal Bureau of Investigation tipped the Wayne County Emergency Operations Center about the message, and RPD was informed. The FBI provided information about the Snapchat account that helped […]

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Solar parks add power for Richmond

Sunny summer days helped crews make significant progress constructing Richmond’s eighth solar park so that sunshine next summer will be capable of generating 6.1 megawatts of electricity. The addition of the solar park along U.S. 40 between Salisbury and Round Barn roads will increase the solar parks’ capacity to 46.88 megawatts during peak sunshine hours. […]

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Red Devils shut out Indians

Sophie Reising led a strong attack with four goals and an assist on Tuesday, Sept. 3, in Richmond’s 9-0 win over NCC foe Anderson in a match played in Richmond. Valerie Morales added two goals and Harlow Flanagan, Mira Hasecoster and Mallory Shelford each scored single goals.  Noa Cox and Hasecoster were each credited with […]

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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 […]