Author: Joe Prime

Richmond woman who went missing after car accident found dead in creek Tuesday morning A 59-year-old Richmond woman who went missing after a car accident over the weekend has been found deceased. The Wayne County Sheriff’s Department said in a release that Lorena Scott was found early Tuesday morning in a creek adjacent to large culvert more than a 1/4 mile east of where her vehicle was located on New Paris Pike. Scott was involved in a single-vehicle crash on Saturday, and when officers and a drone team arrived, she could not be found. An extensive investigation continued, which included…

Pless’ meeting with Maggie Valley town board postponed. Mark Pless was a no-show at the Maggie Valley town board meeting Tuesday night, disappointing many who had planned to attend and witness the exchange between Pless and town leaders. Pless had asked to appear before the board to discuss possible legislation that would allow property owners in Maggie Valley to be removed from town jurisdiction — which means they would no longer have to pay town property taxes. Pless had made the request through Alderman Philip Wight. According to other board members, Wight is the only Maggie alderman the state representative…

Sherri Oler Files for Divorce Citing Addiction and Domestic Violence. Struggles in Marriage Sherri (Bumbalough) Oler has filed for divorce from her husband, Ron Oler, in a legal move that sheds light on the personal struggles that have reportedly plagued their relationship. According to court documents, Sherri cites ongoing addiction issues as the primary reason for their separation. The couple’s marriage, which had been under scrutiny for some time, is said to have been affected by Ron’s struggle with substance abuse. Sherri, who is known for her supportive nature, revealed that despite numerous efforts to help her husband seek recovery,…

REVITALIZING RICHMOND: Mayor Ron Oler’s Vision for Urban Transformation and Community Growth. The Mayor was emphatic with his plans for the urban Transformation and Community Growth of Richmond.

NBA All Star Game 2025: Golden State Warriors’ Stephen Curry Bags The MVP Accolade In a thrilling display of skill and sharpshooting, Golden State Warriors’ star Stephen Curry emerged as the 2025 NBA All-Star Game MVP. The event, held in a packed arena, saw Curry’s dazzling performance captivate fans and secure him the prestigious accolade for the second time in his career. Curry’s outstanding display of shooting ability and playmaking helped his team dominate throughout the game. With his signature three-pointers and sharp court vision, Curry electrified the crowd, keeping the tempo high and the energy soaring. His performance was…

Need a ride? Here are all the public transportation options in Richmond Upon Depot Taxi closing down in March, the city of Richmond, and Wayne County as a whole was left with no taxi service and very few public transportation options aside from Roseview Transit. But that void didn’t last long, as four taxi companies have since been created and are either currently operating or in the process of finishing their registration process with the city to begin operating. Here are the current transportation options available in the area: HK and L Transportation HK and L Transportation, owned by Harry…

Richmond man poisoned wife’s Coca-Cola with cocaine, MDMA and BZD so he could marry her daughter An Indiana man who conspired to poison his wife’s Coca-Cola with various drugs, kill her and marry her daughter has been sentenced after entering a guilty plea. Alfred W. Ruf, 71, pled guilty Monday in Wayne County Court to aggravated battery posing a risk of death — a level 3 felony. A conspiracy to commit murder charge originally filed against Ruf was dismissed and he was sentenced to four years in prison and five years of probation. The charges against Ruf stem from several…

Richmond Mayor Ron Oler and Richmond Police Chief Kyle: ‘We don’t really have justice’: Officials speak on Phillip Lee’s death The man accused of murdering a Richmond, Indiana K-9 officer has died. Richmond Mayor Ron Oler and Richmond Police Chief Kyle Weatherly provided remarks to the public on the death of Phillip M. Lee, the man accused of killing Richmond K-9 Officer Seara Burton in 2022. Burton was shot in the line of duty on Aug. 10, 2022. She was taken to Miami Valley Hospital for treatment, where she later died on Sept. 18, 2022 from her injuries. The Indiana…

Mets blockbuster trade idea brings $90 million Red Sox star to Queens | Net News Mets blockbuster trade idea brings $90 million Red Sox star to Queens image The effects of Alex Bregman signing with the Boston Red Sox could spread outside the Massachusetts state line. Because Bregman is bound to start every game for the Red Sox as long as he’s healthy, there are good Red Sox players who could be available in trades. One of those players might eve be a fit for the New York Mets. If Bregman takes over third base from Rafael Devers, the latter…

Miami Heat Predicted to Make Bold Kevin Durant Trade Move Involving Andrew Wiggins Most fans would agree that the Miami Heat got more out of the Jimmy Butler trade than had been initially expected. They received Andrew Wiggins, Kyle Anderson, P. J. Tucker and a 2025 first-round pick (protected, Warriors). Wiggins had been one of the Golden State Warriors’ best performers this season. But his start to life in Miami has not been the smoothest. Of course, he has only played a couple of games in the Heat uniform but as we approach the post-season, there is a…