Townsend Community Center Inc. plans to honor several “unassuming, humble, dedicated and compassionate” servant leaders on Saturday, June 21. The organization is offering its “Past, Present and Future” annual honors and awards dinner that recognizes community dedication. Social time and charcuterie will be available at 6 p.m. at Elks Country Club, 2100 U.S. 27 S., […]
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PHOTOS: 1stBLOOM&GLOW
Hot air balloons were inflated on the lawn of Glen Miller Park’s golf course Wednesday, June 4, as a part of the 1stBLOOM&GLOW fundraiser that celebrates the first blooms of the season at the adjacent Richmond Rose Garden. Residents enjoyed food and desserts from area eateries and Pat O’Neal’s music in the Richmond Rose Garden. […]
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Community events from June 12-30
Thursday, June 12 Friday, June 13 June 13-14 Saturday, June 14 Sunday, June 15 June 15-21 June 16-20 Monday, June 16 Tuesday, June 17 Wednesday, June 18 Thursday, June 19 June 20-22 Friday, June 20 June 21-28 Saturday, June 21 Sunday, June 22 Monday, June 23 Tuesday, June 24 Wednesday, June 25 Thursday, June 26 […]
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PHOTOS: Falcon chicks draw photo clicks
Nature and photography enthusiasts have been taking pictures of a mated pair of peregrine falcons near downtown Richmond and their new chicks each summer since they arrived in 2023. Some members of the self-described “Peregrine Paparazzi” have named the couple Holly and Slick. Photos supplied by Stephen Weddle.
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Public meetings for June 11-19
Wednesday, June 11 Thursday, June 12 Monday, June 16 Tuesday, June 17 Wednesday, June 18 Thursday, June 19 Many government offices are closed to observe the Juneteenth federal holiday. Meeting details can change with little notice, contact the hosting organization to confirm time, location and agenda.
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PHOTOS: Model T Homecoming
The Model T Ford Club of America and the Model T Museum in Richmond hosted the annual Model T Homecoming on Saturday, June 7, 2025. The festival included a car show, swap meet, educational seminars and museum open house for car enthusiasts and residents. Joshua Smith captured these photos of Saturday’s event for Western Wayne […]
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Teens offer free summer basketball camp
Several basketball players hope to develop interest in their sport among younger girls while remembering an influential coach. Recent Richmond High School graduate Maren Bolser and her teammates are offering the second Hoops for Hope camp at no charge for any area girl entering grades 5-8. It’s from 1-3 p.m. June 16-20 in a new […]
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2 public hearings planned about library renovations
Morrisson-Reeves Library’s Board of Trustees is conducting two public hearings regarding its planned building renovation and equipment and technology purchases. The first hearing is 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 10, at the library, 80 N. Sixth St., Richmond. The board will discuss and hear residents’ objections and support regarding the project. A second hearing will take […]
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Illustrator’s art museum exhibit draws eyes toward nature
A local graduate is returning to share his nature mandalas and his experiences of creating art for a nationally known medical school. Works by Richmond High School graduate Tim Phelps will be featured at Richmond Art Museum, which is inside his alma mater on Hub Etchison Parkway. The two-gallery exhibit, open from June 7 through […]
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Public meetings for June 4-12
Wednesday, June 4 Thursday, June 5 Monday, June 9 Tuesday, June 10 Wednesday, June 11 Thursday, June 12 Meeting details can change with little notice, contact the hosting organization to confirm time, location and agenda.