Richmond Power & Light needs to combine four tracts into one parcel prior to executing its plan to contain roughly 400,000 tons of coal ash stored on its property. The first step occurred March 25 when the Richmond Advisory Plan Commission unanimously gave a positive recommendation for rezoning two tracts adjacent to RP&L’s main facility […]
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Milton FD requests county’s K-9 help
Tempo flopped on the chambers floor inside the Wayne County Administration Building when not sniffing around or checking on proceedings during the March 25 Wayne County commissioners meeting. The 2-year-old Belgian Malinois was purchased for $5,100 by the Milton-Washington Township Fire Department Association for training as a human remains detection dog and was the topic […]
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Construction starting on Vaile neighborhood
Attending an affordable home ownership workshop could help participants receive as much as $20,000 in down payment assistance. The Homeownership 101 series will be offered from 6-8 p.m. on four Tuesdays (April 7-28) at Vaile Elementary School’s cafeteria, 300 S. 14th St., Richmond. It’s open to those wanting to buy a home soon or who […]
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Economy groups team for historic gym fundraiser
Wanting to preserve a cherished community space for generations to come, Economy residents are coming together to maintain and improve their historic gym. A community rummage sale is planned from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, April 18, at the gym, 325 Poplar St., just north of U.S. 35. In addition to donated items, hot […]
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Preplanned funerals bring clarity
The grief of losing a loved one can be compounded by the following end-of-life decisions. Preplanning and prefunding funeral services can provide families with a smoother transition and a sense of security. “People just want to have things in place so that it takes the burden off of their children or their spouse having to […]
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PHOTOS: Kids scramble for eggs
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.