After two decades as Wayne County prosecutor, Mike Shipman will not run for reelection during next year’s election. Shipman announced his decision May 29 by email, saying he had always planned to leave prosecution once he reached 30 years of public service. His term expires Dec. 31, 2026. In 2005, Shipman was appointed prosecutor replacing […]
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Waiting list opens June 2 for housing help
Those seeking affordable housing in Richmond can apply for the Section 8 housing choice voucher waiting list starting June 2. Housing Authority of the City of Richmond will accept preliminary applications for the waiting list starting at 12 a.m. Monday, June 2, through 11:59 p.m. Friday, Oct. 31. Applicants must submit the pre-application form and […]
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Garden tour June 28-29
Richmond Art Museum’s Secret Garden Tour will be June 28 and 29. The annual fundraiser provides participants an opportunity to visit gardens in Richmond and Wayne County. It also includes a Garden Vendor Market for participants to browse lawn and garden booths featuring unique landscape items. Plein air artists will paint the gardens during the […]
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RCS board supports early career experiences
Richmond Community Schools took three steps to offer career opportunities to its high school students. During its May 14 meeting, the board approved a memorandum of understanding between RCS and Indiana University for its College Now program. As many as 32 qualifying students can receive one free-to-them, college-level course per semester in 2025-2026. The board […]
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4 school districts say no to behavioral technicians
Northeastern Wayne Schools, along with other area schools in the East Central Indiana Special Services Cooperative, have decided not to allow registered behavioral technicians to work with special education students in their buildings. The move comes after an evaluation of student needs and where RBTs fit in to meeting those needs. Superintendent Matthew Hicks and […]
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County reaching out to city about opioid settlement funds
Wayne County will have received more than $1 million in opioid settlement money with receipt of its 2025 share, and Richmond will come close to that $1 million figure. The county commissioners think that coordinating how the new payments are spent could benefit both entities. During their meeting May 21, commissioners discussed formalizing their process […]
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Auditor enters pre-trial diversion agreement for misdemeanors
Wayne County Auditor Mark Hoelscher has entered a pretrial diversion agreement to resolve two misdemeanor intimidation charges against him. Hoelscher signed the agreement May 19, and Judge Matthew R. Cox, the case’s special judge, granted an indefinite continuance May 20. The scheduled July 18 trial in Superior Court 3 has been canceled, according to case […]
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Wayne Township trustee will move to S. 11th building
After nearly five decades, the Wayne Township trustee’s office will move to a new space this week. On May 30, it will begin serving the public at 15 S. 11th St. in Richmond. “I love it,” Trustee Susan Isaacs said of the new space. “It’s beautiful.” The trustee’s office has enjoyed a 50-year, rent-free contract […]
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Students serve as pages for Indiana legislature
William Backmeyer, a Community Christian School student from Richmond, served as a page for State Sen. Jeff Raatz (R-Richmond) during the 2025 legislative session. Pages spend a day at the Statehouse touring the historic building, observing debates from the Senate floor and interacting with their state senator. “The Indiana Senate Page program is great way […]
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Centerville adds dual credit, grad pathways
Preparing for new high school graduation requirements, Centerville-Abington Community Schools approved several changes to academics starting this fall. Tammy Chavis, district director of student learning, and Brian Bellew, senior high school principal, shared CSHS curriculum materials for the board’s consideration at its May 21 meeting. A vote takes place at 7 p.m. Wednesday, June 4, […]