Children race to pick up plastic Easter eggs with treats inside Saturday, March 28, during the Sunrise Therapeutic Riding Center Easter Egg Hunt in Richmond. Children were also able to meet animals during the event. Joshua Smith captured these photos for the Western Wayne News.
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Significant progress made on significant corner
A July 1973 photograph shows construction of the Elder-Beerman department store at Sixth and Main streets in downtown Richmond. The project was dedicated in February 1974 for redevelopment of land cleared by April 6, 1968, explosions. A March 25, 2026, photo shows that crews have been raising brick along the exterior of the new 6Main […]
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Richmond dog receives 2nd chance
A Richmond dog deemed vicious by the city’s Board of Public Works and Safety has a second chance. During their March 26 meeting, board members opted against pursuing euthanasia for Andrew Mowell’s dog that bit Mowell’s mother’s face Oct. 10 inside the South A Street home they shared. Citing the severity of the injuries and […]
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RCS bidding for 700 student computers
Richmond Community Schools is investing in student technology and financial projections, and it is again running short on bus drivers. Chromebooks At its March 18 meeting, the school board approved seeking bids for 700 Chromebooks. Starting with the 2026-2027 school year, RCS has proposed adopting a student device life cycle of approximately four years. This […]
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PHOTOS: Government policies, actions prompt protest
Residents gathered Saturday, March 28, at Elstro Plaza in Richmond for a No Kings rally and march that coincided with similar events nationwide. After a program of speakers, participants marched peacefully through downtown Richmond and stood along North A Street. Joshua Smith captured these photos for the Western Wayne News.
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RCS plans to cut teachers, change programs
Richmond Community Schools officials notified some teachers across the school district this week that their contracts are likely not being renewed, and set in motion program changes that will affect the student experience in the years ahead. Through word of mouth, text messages and meetings with administrators, RCS educators are slowly learning about the probable […]
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Nominations due April 22 for county Athena awards
Nominations are due April 22 for Wayne County’s Athena awards. This will be the second year for Girls Inc. of Wayne County to coordinate the local version of the international recognition program. Athena awards recognize outstanding women who have demonstrated exceptional leadership, community involvement and commitment to empowering others. Nominees should emulate Girls Inc.’s mission […]
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AI summit aims to educate area leaders
Indiana University East is hosting a May summit that it hopes will better prepare area leaders for how artificial intelligence technologies will change the region’s economy. The IUE AI Summit is Friday, May 1, from 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. in Vivian Auditorium, 2325 Chester Blvd., Richmond. The event is free to attend, with registration […]
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Reservations due April 2 for Cambridge City dinner
Cambridge City Area Chamber of Commerce plans to recognize another Small Town Big Heart winner. The chamber’s annual dinner and awards program will take place at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, April 9, at The Archive, 33 W. Main St., Cambridge City. Dr. James Bertsch will be the guest speaker. Reservations are due April 2 for the […]
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Quality of Place conference in April
Richmond Columbian Properties will host three speakers for its Quality of Place conference on April 10. This year’s theme is “History Matters,” focusing on the importance of valuing historic spaces in the community. Registration begins at 10:30 a.m., with lunch served at 11 a.m. At noon, registrants can enjoy three sessions featuring property and real […]