Seven high schools will show off their Indiana State Fair Band Day routines this weekend in Centerville to see how their audience, judges and teachers react. Four of the competitors at Archway Classic on Saturday, July 12, are from Wayne County. Northeastern’s Marching Knights open the contest at 8 p.m., followed by the Richmond Red […]
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Richmond, Indiana is the county seat of Wayne County and sits in the eastern part of the county near the Ohio state line. Full of rich history, vibrant culture and beautiful landscapes, the city offers a wide variety of experiences, neighborhoods, events and community opportunities to residents and visitors alike.
There’s always something new happening in Richmond, and the Western Wayne News team is there to cover it. Our reporters bring updates from local government meetings, school boards, sports teams, colleges and universities, small businesses, non-profit organizations, performing arts events and much more. Below you can find the latest news, information, scores and updates.
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Change orders boost path cost by $150K
Seven change orders to the contract for the second phase of the Loop bicycle and pedestrian path project increased the cost more than $150,000. Richmond’s Board of Public Works and Safety approved the change orders during its July 3 meeting. More than half of the increased cost came from addressing drainage issues by increasing pipe […]
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New role will pair students with businesses
Wayne County Area Chamber of Commerce and six school districts have selected a familiar face to help connect students with new work-based learning opportunities. Shawntel Baker, who is already a chamber employee, has been selected to serve as the first countywide director of employer engagement. School and chamber leaders designed the role to expand work-based […]
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RCS selects 2 head coaches
During recent school board meetings, Richmond Community Schools hired head coaches for girls volleyball and boys soccer. Ryan Holliday becomes the new head boys soccer coach at Richmond High School. He was previously an assistant coach. Santiago Velandia previously served as head boys coach. Kevin Ross is Richmond High School’s new head volleyball coach. Heather […]
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Sock Joplin Trio will join RSO brass
Wayne County’s internationally known jazz heritage will be celebrated during the first of five free concerts at parks, country clubs and a historic district. The Sock Joplin Trio joins Richmond Symphony Orchestra Brass Quintet for the July 9 start to the annual Sunset Series of outdoor concerts. The performance, called “A Day in the Life […]
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Firefighter seeks OT pay for paramedicine course
A Richmond Fire Department firefighter/EMT has filed a grievance against the department because he has not received overtime pay for work associated with a paramedicine class. Michael Stolzfus, who joined the department Jan. 1, 2024, is enrolled with School of EMS in Winchester, a licensing program for paramedics. RPD’s new firefighters sign a contract agreeing […]
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Family sues RCS, school, City of Richmond
A student’s family has sued Richmond Community Schools, the City of Richmond and the child’s school after reporting four separate bullying incidents that they say included severe physical injuries and sexual assault. Lawyers representing the parents and their minor daughter filed the lawsuit June 23 in Wayne County Superior Court 1 against Dennis Middle School, […]
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2 housing projects receive necessary OKs
Projects that could result in 72 apartments and 20 new homes received Richmond Advisory Plan Commission approvals June 25. Commission members voted 8-0 in favor of the development plan presented by Powers Properties Investments LLC to expand Chester Heights Apartments. The expansion into the former Berryfield Park will add three buildings and 72 units. Gordon […]
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Bane traded to Orlando
Richmond native Desmond Bane, a 2015 Seton Catholic High School graduate, is on the move. Bane was traded from the Memphis Grizzlies to the Orlando Magic on Sunday, June 15, in a multi-player swap. In exchange for Bane, the Magic sent roster players Kentavious Caldwell-Pope and Cole Anthony to the Grizzlies as well as four […]
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DAR chapter names 3 students Good Citizens
Richmond’s Daughters of the American Revolution chapter has named its 2025 Good Citizens from three Wayne County high schools. They are Lauren M. Lacey (Northeastern), Fredrick C. Mendenhall (Richmond) and Lincoln M. Crowe (Seton Catholic). These students were selected by high school staff after demonstrating dependability, service, leadership and patriotism. Students submitted two essays for […]