The local Youth In Action group has awarded Assistant Chief of Police Rodney Richardson the officer of the year award for his work in helping youth stay drug and alcohol free and for his outreach to the community. Several other officers from the Richmond Police Department and EKU Campus Police were nominated as well.
The city will also providing a bond to the local YMCA branch to rebuild the structures that their facilities are located in. The decision to completely rebuild was made after it was discovered that a restoration project would cost 2 million dollars at the cheapest. It was announced that part of the old Richmond High School will still be preserved due to its historical significance among the African-American community.
Saturday November 3rd at the city maintenance facility the city will be auctioning off surplus property.
