Wayne County’s Night to Shine prom needs volunteers to bring joy to area teens and adults with disabilities. The free prom takes place from 6-9 p.m. Friday, Feb. 13, at First English Lutheran Church, 2727 E. Main St., Richmond. The local Night to Shine is open to 125 participants ages 14 and older who dress […]
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Community events from Jan. 14-31
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Public meetings for Jan. 14-22
Wednesday, Jan. 14 Thursday, Jan. 15 Tuesday, Jan. 20 Wednesday, Jan. 21 Thursday, Jan. 22 Meeting details can change with little notice. Contact the hosting organization to confirm time, location and agenda.
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Golden gift helps Salvation Army’s kettle campaign reach $35,000 goal
A secret Santa delivered a major gift the day before Christmas. On the final day of the Richmond Salvation Army’s annual Red Kettle Campaign, a golden coin was discovered among the donations, worth over $4,000. The one-ounce gold Krugerrand was found tucked inside a folded one-dollar bill that was collected outside Hobby Lobby’s storefront. “It […]
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Chamber rolls out casino education campaign
The Wayne County Area Chamber of Commerce has announced a campaign to educate the community on issues surrounding the potential for a casino locating here. Following a state-commissioned study from the Indiana Gaming Commission and a Dec. 16 meeting with community leaders, first reported by WWN in December, the Chamber says its “Richmond is on […]
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‘Great pig’ shines in debut exhibit
A new exhibit at the Richmond Art Museum will feature works from a literary classic. Through March 7, patrons can enjoy original artwork from E.B. White’s children’s book, “Charlotte’s Web.” For the first time, both the original pen-and-ink drawing and a watercolor painting used for the book cover will be on display in a museum […]
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Singers invited for MLK event
A community choir is being formed to sing at a community celebration noting the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The choir will practice from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 12, through Friday, Jan. 16, at Mount Olive Baptist Church, 1108 N. H St., Richmond. Youth and adult singers are welcome to join the ensemble, […]
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Community events from Jan. 8-31
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Public meetings for Jan. 8-15
Thursday, Jan. 8 Monday, Jan. 12 Tuesday, Jan. 13 Wednesday, Jan. 14 Thursday, Jan. 15 Meeting details can change with little notice, especially around the holidays. Contact the hosting organization to confirm time, location and agenda.
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PHOTOS: Starting the year outdoors
Hayes Arboretum had their First Hike through the arboretum Saturday, Jan. 3, in Richmond. The First Hike is a chance for participants to start the year with nature while forming and sharing their goals for the new year. Joshua Smith captured these photos for the Western Wayne News.