The Rouss Review

Having a Community Paramedic is kind of a big deal. Ours, Rob Schmidt, joins Dan and Amy in the studio to explain why.

Dan and Amy, back at it again. Here's your "need to knows" for the 4/11 Council Meeting and what's coming up.

Get your bi-weekly dose of info pertaining to the Council Meeting and Work Session (Tuesday, March 28), plus a synopsis of upcoming events.

Ok, you caught us. We kinda cheated on this one. But the topic is super relevant! Our City Works segment this week features City Engineer Kelly Henshaw and Public Services Director Perry Eisenach, who explain the need for a stormwater utility.

Preview of the 2-27 Council meeting and a rundown of events coming up.

HR Manager Lynsey Orndorff joins Dan and Amy in the studio to talk about the benefits and perks of working for the City of Winchester. 

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What to expect at the 2/14 Council meeting & work session and more. 

Reps from the Winchester Department of Social Services Snooze Crew are here to educate us about the importance of Safe Sleep for infants and how you - whether you're the parent or not - can ensure safe sleep practices for the babies in your life.

City Finance Director Celeste Broadstreet details the City's FY24 budget process.

We're back for our fifth season! Dan has a quick rundown of what to expect during the January 17 Council Meeting & Work Session.

Head to Part 2: City Works to hear details about the City's budget process.

In our last Council & Coming Ups episode for 2022, we've got a quick rundown of what to expect at the December 13 Winchester Common Council meeting, plus your biweekly peek into what's on the horizon.

Public Works Director Justin Hall, known in some circles as The Snowman, is here once more to remind you about City snow removal procedures.

Dan & Amy have your bi-weekly rundown of what's going on at the Council meeting and what events/service changes are forthcoming. Stick around for Part 2: City Works if you're interested in learning how the City's juvenile detention system works.

Winchester's Superintendent of the Juvenile Detention Center Erin Maloney joins Dan & Amy in studio to describe the day-to-day happenings at the JDC.

We switched it up a little bit! Dan and Amy are joined by a special guest - Winchester Police Chief Amanda Behan - while they deliver the important info regarding the 10/25 Council Meeting & Work Session and upcoming events. 

Make sure ya listen to Part 2: City Works for an in-depth convo about police tech with Chief Behan. 

Meet Chief Amanda Behan, the Winchester Police Department's first female chief in its 200 year history! She's here to chat about some pretty cool police tech.

Rouss Review Part 2: City Works welcomes Joanne Royaltey from the Virginia Tech Extension office to talk about *gasp* the Spotted Lanternfly - where are we at with those li'l guys? Let's just say we still like 'em like we like our potatoes - mashed. Hold the butter.

Council + Coming Ups = Part One of Every Rouss Review

City Hall is closed today, but here we are, keeping you informed on what to expect at Tuesday's Council Meeting & Work Session. Be sure to listen to Part 2: City Works - we're talking squashin' and smashin'.

Think of a tree you hate. Bet you can't! Winchester has been a Tree City USA for 40 years. We take those tall, leafy things pretty seriously around here. Joining us for this segment is the City's new Arborist Jordan Herring who will answer a few burning questions about city trees. Anyone smell a campfire?

ATTENTION: This ain't your daddy's Council & Coming Ups segment. We've got a little more information in this episode about upcoming changes to city personnel & leadership. Give 'er a listen.

As always, this segment has your updates and notes for the Council meeting (9/13/2022) and upcoming programs, services, and events.

Winchester's Deputy Emergency Management Coordinator Ethan Longenecker stops by the Rouss Review Podcast studio high atop Cameron Street to explain the importance and intricate system of public safety radios. These ain't your daddy's walkie talkies, do you copy? Roger that! Ok, that's enough of that. 

Be sure to catch part 1 of the Rouss Review Podcast for your updates on Council and other important happenings in the City. 

Notes on the upcoming Council meeting and work session (August 23) plus a rundown of the events coming up. 

Upcoming Winchester City Council meeting (8-9-22) notes and a rundown of what's happening soon in the city.

Two words: Glass Crusher!

Refuse and Recycling guru Mike Neese stopped by the studio to detail the City's new glass crusher and its impact on glass recycling in Winchester.

I scream, you scream, we all scream in traffic. No one likes it! But the Public Works Division's Streets & Traffic Team is on a mission to make Winchester's traffic the best flowing, the least annoying, and the most advanced, technologically-managed traffic in all the land. Public Works Division Manager Justin Hall and Traffic Operations Manager Andy Dunn join Dan and Amy in the studio in this week.

Find out what's happening at the July 12 Council meeting and work session, then get a rundown of events and programs coming up on the calendar.

Ya wanna know what's happening at the June 28 Council Meeting & Work Session? Press play. Need to hear about events and service changes coming up? You know what to do.

Finished here? Pop over to Part 2: City Works to check in with Public Services Director Perry Eisenach and City Engineer Kelly Henshaw to learn about the proposed stormwater utility that goes for first reading at the June 28th Council Meeting. 

Public Services Director Perry Eisenach and City Engineer Kelly Henshaw describe the proposed stormwater utility and explain why its needed in Winchester.

What's happening at the June 14 City Council meeting? What cool events and programs are coming up? Listen here and find out! And don't forget to tune in to Part 2: City Works to find out how issues actually make it in front of Council for consideration. Today's guests are Deputy Clerk of Council Kerri Mellott and Program Manager Patrick Elwell.

Deputy Clerk of Council Kerri Mellott and Program Manager Patrick Elwell join Dan & Amy in the studio to describe their duties and how issues make it from ideas to Council actions.

Don't forget to tune in to Part 1 for details on the June 14 meeting and work session plus a rundown of upcoming programs, service changes, and events.

The title says it all - Dan and Amy have your bi-weekly rundown of what's going down at the Council Meeting and Work Session (May 24) and what events/programs/services are Coming Up.

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! 

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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 Behan

Be 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.