Tami Johnson founded Abilities Richmond because her son, Matthew, who has Down syndrome, needed the services. Now, the group serves 147 individuals with developmental and physical disabilities and is preparing a new South Ninth Street facility. Johnson spoke to Richmond Common Council during its April 21 meeting, explaining the program and requesting a letter of […]
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Wernle campus sold to Indy non-profit
The former site of Wernle Youth & Family Treatment Center in Richmond will have new life as a home for residential and outpatient services provided by Damar, an Indianapolis-based nonprofit that helps children and adults with autism and intellectual, developmental and behavioral disabilities. In a news release, Damar said it had purchased the 74-acre property […]
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Photos: Learning to help our environment
Attendees learn about ways to protect and preserve the natural world during the 2025 Family Earth Day Celebration at Hayes Arboretum in Richmond, April 26, 2025. Many in the scientific community advise that significant and immediate global actions are needed to address and prevent further widespread environmental degradation, weather extremes, food and water insecurity, and […]
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Public meetings for April 30 through May 8
Wednesday, April 30 Thursday, May 1 Monday, May 5 Tuesday, May 6 Wednesday, May 7 Thursday, May 8 Readers may wish to contact the entity beforehand to ensure the meeting is still planned on its regular date or to get a place on the agenda.
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Community events from May 1-24
Thursday, May 1 Friday, May 2 May 2-11 Saturday, May 3 May 3-4 Sunday, May 4 Monday, May 5 Tuesday, May 6 May 6-11 Wednesday, May 7 May 7-8 Thursday, May 8 May 8-11 and 15-18 Friday, May 9 Saturday, May 10 Tuesday, May 13 Thursday, May 15 May 15-17 Friday, May 16 May 16-17 […]
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County braces for state’s budget impacts
Wayne County department heads and elected officials were encouraged to find ways to cut their 2026 budgets when they met with the county commissioners April 23. In their joint meeting the initial discussion involved the Indiana legislative session and its negative impact on county property tax revenues. Max Smith, president of Wayne County Council, and […]
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Legislature OKs food and beverage tax bill
Richmond received a green light from Indiana’s legislature to enact a food and beverage tax, and so too did eight other Wayne County communities. Now, Cambridge City, Centerville, Dublin, Fountain City, Greens Fork, Hagerstown, Milton and Mount Auburn also could choose to tax diners. Those provisions ultimately were sent to Gov. Mike Braun as part […]
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Super Bowl bound: 4 schools qualify for state academic meet
Four schools in Henry, Fayette and Union counties will compete at Indiana Academic Super Bowl in hopes of winning state championships. The state competition takes place May 10 at Purdue University and challenges students to deepen their research and study skills. Class 4: Tri is one of seven finalists for fine arts, and Union County […]
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Health inspector: Richmond eatery removed rodents
A Richmond restaurant has addressed a recurring rodent issue, and no violations were found during its April 16 inspection, officials said. During routine inspections of food establishments earlier this year, Wayne County Health Department discovered evidence of rodents at the city’s west side Arby’s location, 215 National Road W. In March and early April, inspectors […]
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Firefighter, detective will be remembered
Wayne County first responders are mourning the loss of two of their own within one week. Milton-Washington Township Volunteer Fire Department firefighter Scott Adams died Friday, April 25. He experienced a medical emergency hours after responding with the department to a motor vehicle accident, a release said. Adams, 46, of Richmond, was also an advanced […]