A land bank designed to help revitalize Wayne County neighborhoods has received Richmond’s buy-in and $180,000 commitment. During their April 6 meeting, Richmond Common Council members approved 8-1, with Lucinda Wright opposed, an interlocal agreement with Wayne County government that forms the land bank. The city’s Board of Public Works and Safety then also approved […]
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RCS superintendent addresses looming cuts
Richmond Community Schools has acknowledged it is likely to cut teaching positions because of budget shortfalls, and Richmond Education Association has raised concerns about the district’s explanation. On April 8, RCS Superintendent Curtis Wright issued a video statement on the district’s pending reduction in force, first reported by WWN March 27. Wright acknowledged the community’s […]
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Punch it forward
Boxing has been a safe haven throughout Gus Duty’s life. Through Bootcamp Boxing, he’s bringing that safe space to area youth. On weekdays at 4:30 p.m., Duty leads boxing classes at his gym, located at 198 S. Second St. in Richmond. For 90 minutes, participants train in boxing exercises that include shadow boxing, speed bag, […]
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Credit union to leave city building
The credit union serving city employees will soon leave the Richmond Municipal Building. Mayor Ron Oler told the city’s Board of Public Works and Safety during its April 2 meeting that Kemba Credit Union and the city have agreed the institution will vacate its second-floor office space by June 30. Kemba, which is a Kroger […]
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Tigers run-rule RHS, move to 3-0
The Hagerstown baseball team hosted Richmond in a nonconference game on Thursday, April 2, at Lloyd Michael Field. Both teams were coming off wins over Connersville earlier in the week. The Tigers sent junior Nick Tinkle to the mound while Richmond countered with senior Jayvian Burdette. The Red Devils scored in their first at bat. […]
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Darkness no friend of the Red Devils
The Richmond baseball team made a trip to Selma on Friday, April 3, for a game against perennial 2A power Wapahani. For the Raiders, ranked sixth in the preseason 2A poll, it was their season opener, while Richmond was playing their third game in three days. Brian J. Dudley Field is one of the most […]
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Devils open season with 6-1 victory
The Richmond baseball team traveled to Connersville on Wednesday, April 1, to open regular-season play against their longtime rival Spartans. The Spartans scored a single run in the bottom of the first inning, but they never scored again. The Spartans never solved Richmond starter Zander Juday, who limited them to one hit, struck out seven and […]
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Plan commission sees RP&L zoning request favorably
Richmond Power & Light needs to combine four tracts into one parcel prior to executing its plan to contain roughly 400,000 tons of coal ash stored on its property. The first step occurred March 25 when the Richmond Advisory Plan Commission unanimously gave a positive recommendation for rezoning two tracts adjacent to RP&L’s main facility […]
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Construction starting on Vaile neighborhood
Attending an affordable home ownership workshop could help participants receive as much as $20,000 in down payment assistance. The Homeownership 101 series will be offered from 6-8 p.m. on four Tuesdays (April 7-28) at Vaile Elementary School’s cafeteria, 300 S. 14th St., Richmond. It’s open to those wanting to buy a home soon or who […]
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WBCA honors Red Wolf
Indiana University East’s Taylor Farris earned national recognition recently when the Women’s Basketball Coaches Association announced its awards for the 2025-26 season. Farris was named to the WBCA All-American honorable mention list. Farris topped the Red Wolves in scoring this season, averaging 18.3 points per game as well as 6.3 rebounds and 4.3 assists. Farris […]