Seasoned performers and high schoolers both will be part of a celebration of Wayne County’s internationally known jazz heritage. Starr-Gennett Foundation’s Gennett Records Walk of Fame Festival will take place from 3-8 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12, at Starr Gennett Building, 101 S. First St., Richmond. Admission is free, and all ages are welcome. Free shuttle […]
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Civic Hall Preview: Swift, Journey tributes highlight 33rd season
Exciting is how Kim Shipley, Civic Hall performing arts manager, describes the upcoming 2026-27 season. The performing arts center at 380 Hub Etchison Parkway, Richmond, kicks off its 33rd season next month with a variety of energetic acts. “All these artists are high-energy,” said Shipley, who has served in the role for a year. She’s […]
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Flood relief funds swell with major gifts
The generosity of individuals and organizations connected to Wayne County has been one silver lining in flood recovery efforts. Tens of thousands of dollars are flowing into accounts set up to help communities struggling after being hit by catastrophic flooding Aug. 12. Many of those donations are going through Wayne County Foundation’s Wayne County Cares […]
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Brick work to block 900 block of East Main
Construction equipment will close a block of East Main Street for multiple days over three weeks. On Sept. 3, the Richmond Board of Public Works and Safety approved the closure of the 900 block of East Main Street from 6:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on work days for tuck pointing of the bricks on 930 […]
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Public invited to 2027 budget hearings
Wayne County residents have opportunities to comment about 2027 budgets for governments, schools and libraries. Those taxing entities are required to post their estimated budgets on the state Department of Local Government Finance’s Gateway website. Access to general budget information split by fund for Wayne County’s entities is at wwn.to/budgets26. Complete line item details of […]
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2027 budget reviewed before Oct. submission
The Fountain City council held a public hearing before its regular meeting on Monday, Sept. 1, to review initial estimates for its 2027 budget before the October deadline. Clerk-Treasurer Trina McGuire provided each member a report detailing amounts for the town’s separate funds. Council member Cecil Mullins was absent. President Laurie Hayes brought concerns that […]
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Hearing previews school renovations and bond
A 1028 hearing was conducted during a special Nettle Creek school board meeting on Sept. 2. The hearing explained a proposed bond project for major renovations. Board members Sandi Schraub, Marcie Houghton and Julie Blaase were absent. School counsel Ron Cross explained that a 1028 hearing is required when building adjustments costing $1 million or […]
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Closing nears on 7 more historic homes
Wayne County Land Bank is finalizing the purchase of seven houses to restore in Richmond’s Starr neighborhood, which Indiana Landmarks previously called one of the state’s most endangered historic sites. During its Sept. 3 meeting, board members learned the closing for the purchase from Richard and Kathleen Anderson’s K & R Hoosier Investments LLC is […]
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PHOTOS: Saturday night barn fever
Dancers got out their boots, hats and jeans for a good time at Harold Simpson’s barn in Richmond on Sept. 5. The Hoosier Corners Square Dance Club hosts a barn dance every Labor Day weekend. Joshua Smith captured these photos for the Western Wayne News.
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Richmond boy’s photo in Times Square display
A Wayne County family is spreading the news that their son will be featured in a New York City video display. Luca Sanchez, 3, of Richmond will appear onscreen in Times Square on Saturday, Sept. 12, during National Down Syndrome Society’s annual video presentation. During the one-hour video, more than 500 photographs will feature kids, teens and adults […]