For those struggling to cover the basics, something as simple as clean clothes can make a big difference. After helping local residents wash more than 41,000 loads of clothes and bedding, the Laundry Project is celebrating its 10th anniversary this week. While marking that milestone, organizers also hope to collect more donations, which would allow […]
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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Dublin mural volunteers help brighten county
Local communities soon will have 11 new murals, thanks to the Wayne County Mural Program Competition. One of those is a community mural, which was painted Saturday and Sunday on Dublin Community Club, 1764 S. Foundry Road, Cambridge City. The creation led by Joy Hernandez of Indianapolis brightens the gray building that’s home to Dublin’s […]
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Zoning requests will return to council
About 20 opponents and supporters of a proposed South 37th Street development attended the July 15 Richmond Common Council meeting, but they did not have a chance to speak. An ordinance to rezone 80 acres south of Backmeyer Road between South 37th Street and Garwood Road for a planned unit development was presented to council […]
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Picture honors RPD officer’s memory
Officer Seara Burton’s mother, Jennifer Miller, stretched to place a blue flower next to her daughter’s picture on the End of Watch: Ride to Remember trailer. Burton is one of the 380 officers killed in 2022 and 2023 whose sacrifice is being remembered by the Beyond the Call of Duty tour, which began June 1 […]
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Photos: Grizzlies star Bane returns to support area youth
NBA’s Desmond Bane has become a household name with basketball fans around the country and the world, but his fame and success has never caused him to forget his roots. Bane returned to Richmond on Saturday, July 13, to offer a free basketball clinic for area youth at the Athletics and Wellness Center on the […]
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City buys downtown business building
A downtown Richmond building is ready for a business and for residents. Richmond Neighborhood Restoration sold the renovated building at 720 and 724 E. Main St. to the city of Richmond. The Board of Public Works and Safety approved the $62,500 purchase on May 30. RNR had bought the building for renovations in 2021. It […]
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RCS announces leadership team updates
Richmond Community Schools has appointed three assistant superintendents, changing job titles for two employees and welcoming one to the district’s Central Office. Elizabeth Markward will oversee elementary education, Sam Pritchard will lead secondary education and Karen Scalf will manage operations. Markward brings 19 years of experience in elementary education to her role. She previously served […]
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Richmond High School selects new athletic director
Richmond High School has announced the appointment of Robert Lee as its new athletic director. He assumed the role on July 1. Lee is a native of Gary, where he was a standout football lineman at Gary Westside High School. He went on to play collegiately at Illinois State University for two seasons before a […]
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Horton enrolls at Hargrave Military Academy
Cedric Horton, the leading scorer and rebounder for the 2023-24 Richmond Red Devil basketball team, has transferred to Hargrave Military Academy in Chatham, Virginia, for his senior year. Horton, who was co-captain for Richmond last season, was selected as an Indiana Junior All-Star and scored nine points in an Indiana victory over the Kentucky junior […]
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RP&L buying new equipment
Richmond Power & Light’s line department will soon have a new mini-excavator and trailer. RP&L’s board, comprised of all Richmond Common Council members, approved the purchases during its July 1 meeting. RP&L will buy the mini-excavator from New Holland of Richmond for $70,965, the lowest of three bids received. RP&L General Manager Tony Foster expects […]