Investments in educational programs that help students develop business, technology and financial skills are paying dividends. Wayne County now has eight state champions, a regional president and all-star member, an adviser of the year, numerous chapter honors, and dozens of qualifiers for Business Professionals of America’s national competition. Students and their families, schools and communities […]
Local news and updates from Wayne County, Indiana reportersRichmond
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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Attorney: Manager defrauded credit union of $275K
A federal court has accused a former Richmond credit union manager of two counts of bank fraud, and he’s agreed to plead guilty, according to court documents. Daniel Johnson was the chief executive officer/manager of what was known as Richmond City Employees Federal Credit Union. The credit union began serving workers in city government, Morrisson-Reeves […]
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Farmers markets seeking vendors
Farmers markets are welcoming vendors to begin registering. Here are some local markets at a glance. Send information about area farmers markets and other upcoming events to contact@westernwaynenews.com.
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Crain building conundrum and conversation continue
Time has done the former Crain Sanitarium building and the house next door no favors. Both buildings have sat deteriorating for years, and despite growing interest to salvage the structures, time continues to pass. The buildings again were a discussion topic during the March 10 Historic Preservation Commission meeting. Michele Walker, the commission president, said […]
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Cappa retires from Reid police department
Longtime Wayne County law enforcement officer Jeff Cappa has retired as chief of Reid Health Police Department. Cappa’s final day was March 7. Dennis Perkins, who has served as Cappa’s assistant chief, was promoted to chief, according to a news release. After serving eight years as Wayne County’s sheriff, Cappa joined Reid in 2019 as […]
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Downtown building again to shelter women
A South 11th Street building will again provide safety for women. Susan Isaacs, the Wayne Township trustee, received a variance of use from the Richmond Board of Zoning Appeals to operate a temporary shelter at 15 S. 11th St. The unanimous vote March 12 permits safe housing in the building formerly used as a Genesis […]
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Mayor describes ‘exciting’ future
Richmond Mayor Ron Oler used his March 14 State of the City address to share what his administration accomplished during 2024, his first year in office, and what’s underway and planned for 2025. The 35-minute speech was attended by about 60 people in the council chambers of the Richmond Municipal Building. “Our remarkable history, recent […]
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Dennis school renovation less than expected
Richmond Community Schools has scaled back plans for renovations at Dennis Middle School, freeing about $2.1 million for other district projects. During its Feb. 26 meeting, RCS trustees chose Thor Construction’s $5,067,740.70 bid for Dennis’ heating, ventilation and air conditioning. Architect Kevin McCurdy said casework was cut during designing after hearing teachers wanted more mobile […]
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Mayor plans State of City
Richmond Mayor Ron Oler is offering a State of the City Address this week to look back on this past year’s accomplishments and provide an overview of forthcoming city initiatives. The address will be given at noon Friday, March 14. The approximately hour-long program is being simultaneously broadcast on Whitewater Community Television’s Channel 11, WCTV’s […]
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Richmond’s I-70 fuel and food options could grow
More fuel — and snacks and drinks — could be added to Richmond’s competition to provide traveler services. A zoning change has been requested for 2477 U.S. 35 so a gas station and convenience store can be built on the property directly across from the Love’s Travel Stop north of the Interstate 70 interchange. The […]