Construction progresses on a new Well Care Community Health building that will provide increased capacity to serve community health care needs. Well Care expects to occupy the new facility at 2200 W. Main St. early in 2026, according to a news release. The facility will enable Well Care to serve more patients while still removing […]
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Red Devils defeat Anderson 38-21 in conference game
The Richmond football team hosted the Anderson Indians on Friday, Oct. 10, in a North Central Conference game. Richmond defeated Anderson 38-21 to pick up its second consecutive win and its third win of the season. It is the first time since the 2019 season that the Red Devils` football program has won back-to-back games, […]
Community events from Oct. 15 through Nov. 1
Wednesday, Oct. 15 Thursday, Oct. 16 Friday, Oct. 17 Oct. 17-18 and 24-25 Saturday, Oct. 18 Sunday, Oct. 19 Oct. 20-24 Monday, Oct. 20 Tuesday, Oct. 21 Wednesday, Oct. 22 Thursday, Oct. 23 Friday, Oct. 24 Saturday, Oct. 25 Sunday, Oct. 26 Monday, Oct. 27 Tuesday, Oct. 28 Wednesday, Oct. 29 Oct. 28-Nov. 13 Wednesday, […]
Public meetings for Oct. 15-23
Wednesday, Oct. 15 Thursday, Oct. 16 Monday, Oct. 20 Tuesday, Oct. 21 Wednesday, Oct. 22 Thursday, Oct. 23 Meeting details can change with little notice. Contact the hosting organization to confirm time, location and agenda.
Richmond team unwraps Flying Mummies name
Richmond’s newest summer baseball team is named the Flying Mummies. The Northwoods League team will begin play next summer in McBride Stadium with a name honoring the city’s two museum exhibits featuring mummies as well as its connection with the Wright Brothers. The name was unveiled during an Oct. 7 ceremony at the Wayne County […]
10 eateries, band join Flavor of Wayne County
Food samples from 10 eateries and live music will provide guests with the Flavor of Wayne County on Friday, Oct. 17. Wayne County Area Chamber of Commerce has planned this year’s gathering from 6-9 p.m. at a new location: Eight to the Bar, 931 E. Main St., Richmond. Participating restaurants include Corner Cafe at the […]
Library schedules meeting to discuss $26M building project
Morrisson-Reeves Library continues to explore funding options to address critical facility issues and continue operations. It’s asking the public to join in a community forum from 6 to 8 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 28 at The Reid Center, 1004 N. A St., Richmond. The event will focus on addressing Wayne County Council’s request to provide a […]
Painter to depart as Boys & Girls Clubs CEO
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Wayne County announced Sept. 25 that Chief Executive Officer Alicia Painter will resign in late November after 15 years of service with the youth organization. Painter has held a variety of leadership roles since joining the organization, including camp director, program director and director of operations, before becoming CEO […]
Community events from Oct. 8 through Nov. 1
Wednesday, Oct. 8 Thursday, Oct. 9 Friday, Oct. 10 Oct. 10-12 Saturday, Oct. 11 Sunday, Oct. 12 Monday, Oct. 13 Tuesday, Oct. 14 Wednesday, Oct. 15 Thursday, Oct. 16 Friday, Oct. 17 Oct. 17-18 and 24-25 Saturday, Oct. 18 Sunday, Oct. 19 Oct. 20-24 Monday, Oct. 20 Tuesday, Oct. 21 Wednesday, Oct. 22 Thursday, Oct. […]
Public meetings for Oct. 8-16
Wednesday, Oct. 8 Thursday, Oct. 9 Monday, Oct. 13 Tuesday, Oct. 14 Wednesday, Oct. 15 Thursday, Oct. 16 Meeting details can change with little notice. Contact the hosting organization to confirm time, location and agenda.