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. (Continued…)

Richmond City will host an H1N1 vaccination clinic on Monday, February 8, 2010 from 2 to 6 PM at the city offices at 6 W Main. This clinic is open to all residents of Cache County regardless of age or other health factors. Bear River Health Department will be administering the vaccine. (Continued…)

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 only to those words as he became emotional, and said how honored he felt to have served his city for so many years with the great people he did. He cited his family, career, and the recent death of his brother, leaving him a ranch to take care of, as his reasons for leaving. “It continues to be a blessing to live here,” Ward said. Mayor Michael Hall and all of the other council members were clearly affected upon receiving the news. (Continued…)

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 South 500 West has long failed to comply with county building codes, thus preventing its owners from obtaining business licenses on the property. (Continued…)

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. (Continued…)

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. (Continued…)