During a meeting including an extensive review of the district’s financial health, Richmond Community Schools’ board agreed to pursue bonds for several renovations to its elementary buildings and were pleased to learn the district’s enrollment is apparently holding steady. The Sept. 16 meeting included public hearings for several 2026 and 2027 financial matters. The school […]
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Water rescue training to cost RFD $6,000
Ten Richmond Fire Department members will become certified in surface water rescue through a Greenwood-based company. During a Sept. 17 meeting, the Richmond Board of Public Works and Safety approved a $6,000 contract with Advanced Rescue Solutions to provide the course that includes hands-on skill sessions. The fire department also received board approval of a […]
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Jury finds city, others negligent in plastics fire
An eight-member federal jury found the city of Richmond, Cornerstone Trading Group and its owner, Seth Smith, negligent regarding circumstances that resulted in an April 2023 plastics fire. The verdict that awarded negligence and nuisance compensation to plaintiffs Tushawn Craig and Marquetta Stokes concluded a five-day trial in the U.S. District Court for Southern Indiana […]
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Signs will tell food and beverage tale
Richmond Parks and Recreation Department has signs to inform residents about projects funded by food and beverage tax money, and those signs will be used often. In addition to about $4.5 million received from bond anticipation notes to kickstart immediately needed projects, the department has collected more than a half-million dollars in revenue through six […]
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Richmond considers ban on transporting some homeless people
Richmond Mayor Ron Oler’s proposal for fines of up to $7,500 for transporting homeless people into the city prompted questions about its necessity and legality when it reached Richmond Common Council Sept. 8. Oler said he doesn’t want other communities taking advantage of Richmond resources offered for unhoused people, either now or in the future. […]
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Mobile home residents again plead for help
Residents of two Island Communities mobile home parks in Richmond fear for their futures. For a second time, they requested help from Richmond Common Council, returning to council’s Sept. 8 meeting after first presenting council an ordinance providing mobile home residents protections July 6. About 25 residents in attendance were again told there’s little the […]
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City’s 2027 budget draft includes 7 unbalanced funds
Richmond Common Council members found thick binders containing the city’s 2027 preliminary budget at their seats prior to their Sept. 8 meeting. It’s the second budget cycle in council’s three-year mandate for the city to balance its budget, and Beth Fields, the city’s director of strategic initiatives, said 21 city funds are balanced. However, two […]
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RP&L’s initial rate increase lower than expected
Richmond Power & Light’s residential rates will increase slightly less than expected when RP&L implements new rates Oct. 1. General Manager Tony Foster provided the good news when presenting the RP&L board Sept. 8 with the fourth-quarter energy cost adjustment. The residential ECA will drop for the fourth quarter, the second consecutive quarter of decline. […]
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Red Devils’ late Homecoming rally falls short
On a night that saw both teams offer each other plenty of opportunities, Richmond left just enough openings to allow South Dearborn to escape Lyboult Field with a 21-19 win. Although South Dearborn played spoiler at the Richmond football Homecoming game on Friday, Sept. 11, Red Devils coach Maurice Hibbler saw glimpses of what he […]
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RSO honors roots, bold future in 70th season
The Richmond Symphony Orchestra is days away from celebrating a big milestone with its upcoming 2026-27 season. This month, it will launch its 70th season, “From Heritage to Horizon: Founding Roots to Bold Artistic Future.”. “It’s the biggest year we’ve ever had,” said Monica Koechlein, RSO’s executive director for the last 13 years. “I can’t […]