Hanover Fire/EMS graduates first paramedic class

Nine young people have become the first graduates of the Hanover Fire/EMS Paramedic Program. Graduating were Timothy Grabham, Kevin Herrity, Robert Insley III, Michael Konvicka, Collin Landrum, Holly Landrum, Jacob Miffleton, Tyler “Jack” Page and Thomas Whitaker, who was the Class Leader. Herrity was recognized as the class Valedictorian and Insley as the Honor Graduate. These young people completed nine months of training, including over 1000 hours of training in a classroom setting and over 500 hours of training in a clinic setting. For more information read here.

Community Participation Team first meeting

Comp Plan Community Participation Team begins its work

The Community Participation Team (CPT) held its first meeting last night at the Mechanicsville Library to provide direction on Hanover County’s Comprehensive Plan. The CPT is an advisory group appointed by the Board of Supervisors to provide input on the Envision Hanover planning process. The group includes members of the Planning Commission and citizen representatives. For more information on the team and the meeting go here. To learn how you can be involved in the Comprehensive Plan process go here.

Ashland's Strawberry Faire Saturday!

One of Hanover’s greatest events returns on Saturday, June 11! Ashland’s Strawberry Fair will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on the streets of Randolph-Macon College. In addition to tons of strawberries, there will be 300 vendors and many activities. It's so good to have live events back, isn't it? For more information visit www.ashlandstrawberryfaire.com

Paving at Sliding Hill/New Ashcake intersection is expected to begin next week

Paving at the intersection of Sliding Hill Road and New Ashcake Road is expected to begin next week. The work will likely cause traffic delays. Alternate routes to get to destinations such as Atlee Station Road, I-295 and I-95 are advised. The paving is expected to be concluded by June 20, weather permitting.