Rouss Review

Donnie Johnston, Maintenance Supervisor at the City of Winchester, sat in-studio to talk with Dan and Amy about how drinking water gets to your home from the water treatment plant in Middletown. It's not as easy as it sounds! 

We all <3 animals. But we don't love their poo!Sergeant Sean O'Connor heads up the Animal Control Unit of the Winchester PD and is a K9 officer. He joins Dan and Amy in studio to chat about the duties of Animal Control and describes the K9 team. We also hear from City Engineer Kelly Henshaw, who puts it quite plainly: PICK UP YOUR DOG'S POO, BRO! Fecal matter left in yards and along city streets does not break down and fertilize soil, but it DOES wash into storm drains and deposit untreated into our local streams and regional watersheds. This can cause major problems for those ecosystems. 

You know the drill. In this first segment of the Rouss Review podcast, we've got a breakdown of what you need to know about the upcoming Council meeting (5-10) and a synopsis of events/programs that are coming up.

The Winchester Police Department's new Crime Analyst Tara Cardenas joins Dan and Amy in the studio to talk about her position and the interesting work she completes to help the WPD identify the 5Ws of crime. Also guest starring: Deputy Chief Amanda BehanBe sure to catch Part 1 for your bi-weekly dose of Council happenings and find out what's coming up. Rather read? Transcripts available at winchesterva.gov/rouss-review

Get your bi-weekly dose of Council happenings and find out what's coming up. Be sure to catch Part 2 - "City Works" where Dan and Amy chat with the Winchester Police Department's new Crime Analyst. Rather read? Transcripts available at winchesterva.gov/rouss-review

A rundown of what you need to know for the Winchester City Council Meeting & Work Session on Tuesday, April 12 as well as announcements for important upcoming items.

Yesterday (4/10) kicked off National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week. Learn more about our Emergency Communications Center and the Emergency Communications Specialists that keep this insanely important service running. These FIRST first responders keep our citizens, firefighters, and police officers safe.ECS Terri Mellott, a 20-year veteran of the department, joined Dan and Amy in studio to talk about the ECC in Rouss Review: Part 2 - City Works.

They say only two things are certain in life - death and taxes. Well, our Commissioner of the Revenue Ann Burkholder and Treasurer Jeff Barbour are here to demystify Winchester's taxes and explain how they make our little world go round. 

Your bi-weekly rundown of what's happening at the Council meeting and work session (3/21) and important announcements about upcoming events, services, and programs. 

Dan and Amy chat with Transit Supervisor Kenneth Johnson who explains the City's public transportation system, WinTran. Be sure to check out Part 1 of the Rouss Review Podcast for Council news and important announcements. 

Get your bi-weekly dose of what's happening at the upcoming Winchester City Council meeting and work session, plus announcements and events you need to know about. 

Get the skinny on the City of Winchester's Comprehensive Plan update with Planning Director Tim Youmans. 

Dan and Amy discuss what's on the Council agenda for the 2/23/22 meeting and work session and give a rundown of what's Coming Up.

Firefighter/Paramedic and world-renowned chili cook-off winner David Brinegar gives Dan and Amy a glimpse into what it means to be a Firefighter/Paramedic for the City of Winchester.

Dan and Amy discuss what's on the Council agenda for the 2/8/22 meeting and work session and give a rundown of what's Coming Up. 

It's nothing like Police Academy. This fun interview features Officer Katlynn Slonaker of the Winchester Police Department and details the recruitment and hiring processes of the Winchester Police Department.

It's the season 4 premiere of the Rouss Review Podcast! We're doing things a little different around here this season. Part 1 will feature all the current events and upcoming Council meeting information; Part 2, "City Works," will contain engaging interviews with city staff. Listen to one, the other, or both!

In this Season 3 finale episode, Public Works Director Justin Hall gives Dan and Amy a rundown of the City's leaf and snow removal processes.Also in this episode:-Council Preview (meeting and work session 12/14)-Coming-UpsTranscripts are available online at winchesterva.gov/rouss-review

Dan is joined in the studio by Winchester's Main Street Program Manager Alex Flanigan, Parks Director Chris Konyar and the new Assistant Director of Parks, Jason Brown to talk about the fun holiday programs and events in Old Town and at Jim Barnett Park. Dan's also got your Council Preview (11/23 meeting and work session). Transcripts posted online soon at winchesterva.gov/rouss-review

Winchester Police Chief John Piper makes another visit to the studio, this time speaking on the toll that mental health-related calls are taking on the department and a need for more state and local support.Also in this episode:❇️ Council Preview - November 9 meeting & work session❇️ AnnouncementsTranscripts available at winchesterva.gov/rouss-review