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Feb. 4 Newsletter: Bill Martin's legacy
The Valentine's leader was a quiet champion for the LGBTQ+ community. Plus, Anne Holton is selected to the School Board, RPS adds school days, the Walk for Peace rolls through Richmond, and the rest of the day's news.
Feb. 2 Newsletter: Walking with the monks
School's out (again). Plus, public officials plead for patience as the ice continues to melt, and a look at why the city missed a Dec. 15 deadline for its annual financial audit, as well as when it might be completed.
Canadian company will not sell Hanover building to Homeland Security for ICE facility
The company had previously said it was unaware of the intended purpose of the building when it agreed to sell it to the federal government.
Former WRIR leader Melissa Vaughn dies after battle with cancer
Vaughn was 46 years old.
Jan. 30 Newsletter: Crime was down in 2025
Will it snow? Why it's so hard to know. Plus, the Flying Squirrels announce ticket prices for their new stadium, confusion over the RPS budget, and Hanover officials ask ICE to build their facility elsewhere.
Flying Squirrels release ticket prices for new stadium
Unlike The Diamond, the new stadium will have seats in the outfield.
