A pending reduction in force at Richmond Community Schools came to pass during a special 5 p.m. RCS board of trustees meeting Monday, June 29. Citing budgetary constraints from state legislation constraining property tax income, officials put 19 certified teachers and classified staff and four administrative roles throughout the district up for cutting. An initial […]
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.
For a list of upcoming events in Richmond, Indiana, you can also visit our community calendar at WayneCounty.events. It has local arts events in Richmond, family events in Richmond, Indiana, and much more.
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Creativity, freedom to be celebrated July 11
Several arts organizations are celebrating America’s 250th birthday with music, food vendors, a community art project and other activities. The celebration is called “A Creative Rebellion: The Spirit of Freedom.” It takes place from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, July 11, near Richmond Civic Theatre at the corner of 10th and Main streets in downtown Richmond. […]
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Uranus receives zoning change despite lawsuit
When it was recently informed about a water dispute, Richmond Common Council delayed its decision about Uranus Fudge Factory and General Store’s request to rezone adjacent land, preferring to receive more information. What council members heard June 15 convinced just enough of them to approve the ordinance changing the parcel at 6412 National Road E. […]
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School board candidate slate finalized
A few more candidates filed for Wayne County’s 12 open school board seats before the deadline. Seven incumbents face no challengers. Three races are contested (two Richmond and one Western Wayne at-large seats). Two seats (Centerville-Abington and Northeastern at-large) have no candidates. Most school board candidates chose to run as nonpartisan, but some have declared […]
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Events planned for Independence Day, beyond
Fireworks celebrations and other festive events in the coming days include: Friday, June 26 Saturday, June 27 Saturday, July 4 Sunday, July 5 Saturday, July 11 Saturday, July 18 Updated Friday, June 26 at 10:40 a.m. to reflect that the Wayne County 4-H fair fireworks were rescheduled to Saturday, June 27.
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Rose View driver challenges position switch
Following a sixth-month driver trial period, Rose View Transit switched from three to two drivers for its paratransit service. The driver affected, Matthew Reed, moved to a Rose View bus route, but he filed a grievance against Rose View through the Amalgamated Transit Union 1474. The city’s Board of Public Works and Safety heard Reed’s […]
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Smith Hill ready for progress
Day after day, the 2026 construction season passes without dirt turning for the Smith Hill planned unit development. The developers, however, expect that will change before the season ends, according to Chris Hamm of HWC Engineering. There’s already activity with on-site surveying and a traffic study, plus progress toward funding for the initial phase’s infrastructure. […]
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Lawmakers bringing statewide tour to Richmond
Indiana Black Legislative Caucus is offering its first town hall discussion in Richmond and welcomes community participation. The gathering will take place from noon-2 p.m. Saturday, June 27, in Room 105 of Earlham College’s Landrum Bolling Center, 801 National Road W., Richmond. It’s free and open to the public. Hoosiers can share their concerns directly […]
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NBA’s Bane returning for basketball camp, golf outing
Fans of NBA player Desmond Bane have two opportunities to see him in town in July. The Seton Catholic High School graduate, now a guard for the Orlando Magic, is returning to his hometown to host a charity golf outing and silent auction on Friday, July 24, at Elks Country Club. That appearance is followed […]
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Intersection, parking garage to receive $1M upgrades
A Depot District intersection and the city’s downtown parking garage will receive more than a million dollars’ worth of improvements paid by tax increment financing revenue. The Richmond Redevelopment Commission approved 5-0 funding for both projects during its June 16 meeting. It committed $791,400 from its Johns Manville TIF allocation area to the intersection and […]