Eight police vehicles remain in limbo four months after delivery to a local dealership, but Richmond Common Council’s president says a solution is coming. Richmond Police Department ordered eight Ford Explorer Police Interceptors last fall. Wetzel Ford received them in January, but the 2026 budget did not include funding, leaving the vehicles on the lot. […]
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May 16 events honor Seara’s fitness, K-9 loves
Ami Miller only donned a bite suit once to help Seara Burton and her K-9, Brev, train. She won’t be in the bite suit May 16, but somebody will be for the Seara’s Legacy K-9 Trials. “That is one of my greatest memories of her and Brev with me,” Miller said of the one-off training […]
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Council grants bioindustry project extension
After delays raising funds, Liberation Bioindustries now steadily progresses toward completing its precision fermentation biomanufacturing facility in Richmond’s Midwest Industrial Park. Richmond Common Council members Doug Goss and Jane Bumbalough said they came away impressed after touring the facility as part of council’s tax abatement committee. During its April 20 meeting, council passed two ordinances […]
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Municipalities meet with funding partners
Wayne County municipalities met with state and federal funding agencies April 21 during Wayne County Agency Day at the Wayne County Fairgrounds. During the event sponsored by Forward Wayne County and Wayne County government, representatives from municipalities learned about upcoming grant cycles, low-interest loan programs and technical assistance opportunities, attempting to align local needs, particularly […]
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City acquires land for READI match
Reid Health will provide Richmond nearly 80 acres of land to be used in a planned housing development on the city’s east side. The city’s Board of Public Works and Safety approved the acquisition of five tracts from Reid for the Smith Hill planned unit development south of Backmeyer Road between South 37th Street and […]
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Red Devils and Bulldogs excel
The track teams from Centerville and Richmond traveled to Eaton, Ohio, on Saturday, April 25, to participate in the Dean Stoltz Invitational. Richmond finished third among the 12 teams in both the boys and girls meets. The Red Devils recorded some outstanding performances, highlighted by Jacob Lindahl winning the shot put with a career best […]
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Survey gathering Glen Miller feedback
Those overseeing Richmond’s largest park are conducting an online survey to identify what improvements are needed and to gather ideas. The survey is part of a master planning effort for the park. Short-, mid- and long-term improvement projects for Glen Miller facilities and amenities will be planned. Park leaders say survey results will help shape […]
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Devils lose close game
The Richmond softball team traveled to Winchester on Wednesday, April 22, for a nonconference game with Winchester Community. Richmond turned in a strong performance and the game went to the wire. The game was tied 10-10 before the Lady Falcons scored a run in the bottom of the seventh inning to take an 11-10 win. […]
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Cardinals slip past Eagles 3-2
The Seton Catholic baseball team won their third straight game on Wednesday, April 22, with a 3-2 win over potential sectional opponent Lincoln. The game was played on the campus of Earlham College, which will also be the site of the 1A sectional. Taeon Tate smacked a two-RBI double in the bottom of the first […]
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Uranus rockets forward with new ideas
Louie Keen plans out-of-this-world additions to Uranus Fudge Factory and General Store. The self-described mayor of Uranus bought the remaining land formerly occupied by New Creations, providing an additional 70,000 square feet of building space and another 14 acres along U.S. 40 east of the Interstate 70 interchange. He has a galaxy of ideas — […]