Richmond’s new councilman wants to make a difference
Friday, February 26th, 2010 Posted in Opinion | Comments Off on Richmond’s new councilman wants to make a differenceBy Hillary Bowler RICHMOND--He isn’t necessarily expecting to make a difference of gigantic proportions. "If I can just make things a little better,” said Paul Erickson, Richmond City Council’s newest member. Erickson, 42, was sworn into office Feb. 16 to replace Keith ...
Paul Erickson appointed to fill seat on Richmond’s city council
Wednesday, February 17th, 2010 Posted in Opinion | Comments Off on Paul Erickson appointed to fill seat on Richmond’s city councilBy Hillary Bowler RICHMOND—The City Council added a new member at the meeting Tuesday night. Paul Erickson was sworn in by Justin Lewis, the city recorder, after an executive session was held to choose among six applicants. Erickson will ...
Richmond’s Black and White Days: More movies, no melodrama
Thursday, February 11th, 2010 Posted in Opinion | Comments Off on Richmond’s Black and White Days: More movies, no melodramaBy Hillary Bowler RICHMOND--Richmond city is adapting to changing times for its 95th annual Black and White Days. At a meeting Wednesday night of the activities committee, previous successes, failures and new ideas were discussed. The city hopes to ...
Richmond library board reports circulation boomlet
Friday, February 5th, 2010 Posted in Opinion | Comments Off on Richmond library board reports circulation boomletBy Hillary Bowler RICHMOND—The city library board is thrilled over the major growth the library has experienced in the last three years. The number of items checked out yearly has increased by 6,357 since 2007, said librarian Juliene Parrish ...
Want to make a difference? Richmond Lion’s Club needs you
Friday, February 5th, 2010 Posted in Arts and Life | 1 Comment »By Hillary Bowler RICHMOND—The city Lion’s Club is seeking to increase its membership. A recruitment meeting was held Thursday night to introduce some residents to the club’s purpose and workings. Their membership has dwindled to just more than 20 ...
Free H1N1 clinic scheduled Monday in Richmond
Thursday, January 28th, 2010 Posted in Opinion | 1 Comment »By Hillary Bowler RICHMOND--An H1N1 vaccine clinic will be hosted by Richmond city on Monday, Feb. 8. The clinic will run from 2 to 6 p.m. in the city offices, 6 W. Main St. It is open to all ...
Richmond council accepts Ward’s resignation; changes subdivision code
Wednesday, January 20th, 2010 Posted in Opinion | Comments Off on Richmond council accepts Ward’s resignation; changes subdivision codeBy Hillary Bowler RICHMOND—Councilman Keith Ward resigned from the Richmond City Council Tuesday night, ending the first 2010 council meeting full of hope for a successful year on a sad note. Ward read his official letter of resignation aloud, sticking ...
Owners of Richmond’s haunted mansion will work with city, try to bring building up to code
Wednesday, November 18th, 2009 Posted in Opinion | Comments Off on Owners of Richmond’s haunted mansion will work with city, try to bring building up to codeBy Dan Fawson RICHMOND--The hotly debated future of the oldest living factory in the state of Utah remained undecided following Tuesday night’s City Council meeting. Originally a cheese factory, and most recently home to the Haunted Mansion, the 106-year-old building at 130 ...
Former haunted house in Richmond will be moved, expanded for 2010 spooky season
Saturday, November 14th, 2009 Posted in Opinion | Comments Off on Former haunted house in Richmond will be moved, expanded for 2010 spooky seasonBy Dan Fawson RICHMOND--With the Halloween season officially over, many Cache Valley residents may have wondered about the absence of a spooky Richmond landmark. The Haunted Mansion, formerly located at 500 W. 200 South, was denied a business license from the ...
Open house this weekend at Richmond’s new water treatment plant
Friday, November 6th, 2009 Posted in Opinion | Comments Off on Open house this weekend at Richmond’s new water treatment plantBy Dan Fawson RICHMOND--The recently completed wastewater treatment plant will be officially introduced to the public tonight, as the city kicks off a two-day open house at the plant. The open house is scheduled to go from 5 to 8 p.m. tonight, ...
Group plans to recreate 1859 Richmond Fort
Wednesday, October 21st, 2009 Posted in Opinion | Comments Off on Group plans to recreate 1859 Richmond Fortby Dan Fawson RICHMOND--A group of former and current members of the community will gather tonight for what they hope will be the first step in the recreation of Richmond Fort. Settlers first arrived in Richmond in the summer of 1859, ...
Lyle Bair named fire chief for Richmond
Saturday, October 10th, 2009 Posted in Opinion | Comments Off on Lyle Bair named fire chief for RichmondBy Dan Fawson RICHMOND -- Lyle Bair was appointed the new chief of the Richmond Fire and Rescue Department recently, filling the vacancy left by former chief Bob Hugo. City Councilman Brad Jensen said he and Councilwoman Terrie Wierenga received applications from ...
Richmond council gives thumbs-down to Sunday beer sales
Wednesday, September 30th, 2009 Posted in Opinion | 5 Comments »By Dan Fawson RICHMOND -- Sundays will remain sober, for now. After polling citizens and consulting county law enforcement, the City Council voted against moving forward on a motion to change the city’s policy regarding alcohol sales on Sunday. A representative from ...
New Richmond highway sign in the works
Friday, September 4th, 2009 Posted in Opinion | Comments Off on New Richmond highway sign in the worksBy Dan Fawson RICHMOND -- Citing possible city code violations and a desire to be more in uniform with current city signs, Sharik Peck went before the Planning and Zoning Commission Tuesday evening requesting permission to change the current sign ...