Linda Hemmila
With 25 years of experience in media and publishing, I develop content, edit, contribute photos, and write the occasional story. Former Historic Preservation Commissioner; Society of Professional Journalists and ACES editing society member.
Renovations have started at the old Civic Center Motel site as national hotel chain Motel 6 begins rebranding the property at the corner of 24th and Preble Avenue. According to the company’s website, the Civic Center location will boast all the typical offerings of a Motel 6, such as
by Linda Hemmila
Richmond firefighters have recently responded to a number of calls for engulfed vehicles, which they say pose a real hazard to both firefighters and property in the community. According to members of Richmond Firefighters Local 188, they respond to countless vehicle fires on a weekly basis. A video posted to
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St. Francis Yacht Club is hosting an event honoring the life of Richmond artist Jim Dewitt, which includes a luncheon and "celebration of a life well sailed and painted." DeWitt passed away in November at the age of 92. Well-known in the sailing world as a racer,
by Linda Hemmila
AND THEN THERE WERE NONE – January 27 – February 19: By Agatha Christie / Directed by Kit Lanthier & Jason Berner You know the story: ten strangers arrive on a remote island, and before long, they each meet a mysterious end. No matter how many times you've read the book
by Linda Hemmila
A recently discovered rare green comet will soon make an appearance in our sky for the first time since the ice age after taking an extended tour of the solar system. The comet, discovered on March 2, 2022, by astronomers at Palomar Observatory, will be visible as it makes its
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Richmond High School students and faculty were evacuated, and classes were canceled today due to the "smell of something burning" inside the main part of campus. Crews are currently working to locate the source of the smell and fix the issue. Yesterday, just before the end of the
by Linda Hemmila
May Valley neighborhood residents woke up to find they had no running water Wednesday morning, thanks to a water main break, with repairs expected to run well into the late afternoon before water service could be restored to the area. The water main, located on May Road near Renee Court,
by Linda Hemmila
Chief French is holding a special meeting to discuss the City’s crime statistic reporting process, new updates to the process, and will she will be available to answer questions. If you are interested in attending the online meeting, the link is attached. Please share with your lists and neighborhood
by Linda Hemmila