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RFD will collect $973K for fire coverage

Richmond Fire Department provides fire protection and emergency medical services outside the city’s boundaries in Wayne Township and Spring Grove. During its Sept. 25 meeting, the Richmond Board of Public Works and Safety approved contracts with both entities to continue RFD’s service in 2026. Wayne Township will pay $894,254, an increase of $93,508 from 2025’s […]

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Richmond sets new goals, paths to pursue

Richmond officials have drafted an updated comprehensive plan document that they say could shape community decision-making and help prioritize spending for years to come. Jennifer Barclay, the assistant project manager for HWC Engineering, presented an overview of the document during the Richmond Advisory Plan Commission’s Sept. 24 meeting. The city last created a comprehensive plan […]

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Texas Tenors return on 15th anniversary tour

Shortly after The Texas Tenors appeared on NBC’s “America’s Got Talent” TV show, they performed at Civic Hall Performing Arts Center in Richmond.  Now, more than 2,000 concerts and two PBS specials later, the Tenors are visiting Richmond again on their 15th anniversary tour. They plan to offer new music along with their signature blend […]

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Teens ‘locked in’ to mock accident

More than 500 students experienced a mock vehicle accident that could influence their driving when it’s their turn behind the wheel. Northeastern High School hosted the accident scene, inviting all its students plus Randolph Southern’s juniors and seniors. NHS Principal John Markward told the school board at its Sept. 17 meeting that all the students […]

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Old orange juice haunts the menu

Inspectors responded to two complaints and reported nine restaurants, food trucks, schools and other providers out of compliance during recent routine inspections of local food establishments.  Some were found with multiple violations. The classification of being in or out of compliance replaces the previous health department terminology of critical and noncritical violations. Compliance is based […]

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Community events from Oct. 2-31

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PHOTOS: ‘Reel’ good time

Participants and spectators alike enjoyed the Sept. 26 parade celebrating Lincoln’s “Blockbuster” Homecoming, dubbed in movie lingo the “reel” party. Football players cheerfully tossed candy to children along the route. Floats included the senior class’s “Star Wars” float featuring “The Final Battle” light saber duel. Mike Emery captured these photos of the event for Western […]