Two Richmond artists, India Cruse-Griffin and Gabriela Falconi, earned awards at this year’s Hoosier Art Salon Artist Exhibit. The 102nd art show crowned Cruse-Griffin as “Best of Show,” while Falconi earned a “First-Time Exhibitor” award at a ceremony on Aug. 19 in Indianapolis. Cruse-Griffin, who debuted in the exhibit last year, could not describe her […]
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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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Black Legacy dinner recognizes 4 veterans
Black Legacy Project of Wayne County is planning its second annual veterans dinner from 6-9 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12. It will be at American Legion Post 65, 109 N. Sixth St., Richmond. This year’s honorees are Al Armstead, Ron Chappell, Michele Padgette and Harry Leavell. Organizers say they want to preserve their legacy, celebrate heroes […]
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Richmond parking lots to receive improvements
Richmond’s downtown surface parking will receive needed improvements with $50,000 provided by the city’s Redevelopment Commission. The commission approved the tax increment finance contribution from its main downtown allocation area during its Aug. 18 meeting. The city previously received Redevelopment Commission funding for parking garage improvements. The money will cover repairs to retaining walls and […]
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Stray pups will cost city $45,000 in 2027
Stray dogs found in Richmond will still be sheltered next year at the Henry County Humane Society. The city’s Board of Public Works and Safety approved a 2027 contract during its Aug. 20 meeting. The contract will pay $45,000 to shelter up to 300 animals, a $150-per-animal cost. Any animal beyond that will also cost […]
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RFD boat torn, vehicle submerged in flooding
While navigating swift-moving, dangerous floodwaters, Richmond Fire Department’s inflatable rescue boat had a 4-foot hole torn in its bottom. RFD learned lessons Aug. 12 while helping execute 29 water rescues, and Deputy Chief Matt Baker talked about the experiences during the Aug. 17 Richmond Common Council meeting. The Indiana Department of Natural Resources, Lynn Fire […]
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Richmond runs at kick-off meet
The Richmond cross country teams traveled to Terre Haute on Wednesday, Aug. 19, to participate in the rescheduled Valley Cross Kick-off hosted by Terre Haute South. Heavy rain forced cancellation on its original Aug. 15 date. The meet was run on the LaVern Gibson Championship Course. Northview won the boys race over Terre Haute South […]
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County’s work-based learning hits snag
Despite Centerville-Abington Community Schools Superintendent Mike McCoy believing Wayne County is among Indiana’s best-prepared counties for the new work-based learning program, he said a significant issue has arisen that’s keeping many students out of workplaces. HEA 1098 requires employers purchase workers’ compensation insurance for unpaid interns. McCoy said about 80% of CACS interns are unpaid. […]
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Reading scores rising
School leaders are recognizing their students and employees for successes on Indiana’s reading test for second and third graders. Indiana Department of Education recently released results from spring and summer Indiana Reading Evaluation and Determination, or IREAD-3, testing to the public. Most Wayne County districts were above or near the state’s 88.7% pass rate; two […]
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Councilor: Smith Hill developer ‘misled’ about rentals
Larry Parker thinks the Smith Hill housing project’s developers misled Richmond Common Council, and he’s not inclined to provide them with more than $7.5 million in infrastructure funding. An ordinance authorizing a $7,560,000 forgivable loan was presented to council during its Aug. 17 meeting, and Parker renewed his objections that the project includes rental units. […]
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RP&L rates go up Oct 1
Beginning Oct. 1, Richmond Power & Light customers will pay more per kilowatt-hour for their electric usage. Richmond Common Council approved during its Aug. 17 meeting a new RP&L rate schedule that will increase residential rates 11.0% through 2029. Council members had previously approved the schedule when voting as the RP&L board. The Oct. 1 […]