Most signs of Wayne County’s nationally regarded recording heritage are tucked away in the Whitewater Gorge or in a museum. An upcoming one-day festival featuring live music is planned to celebrate that legacy more openly. Starr-Gennett Foundation is offering its Walk of Fame celebration from 3-9:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 14, at the Starr-Gennett Building, 101 […]
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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Fake credit card reader found at grocery
Someone intending to steal shoppers’ financial data at a grocery checkout line might have been thwarted. Adam Blanton, Richmond Police Department’s assistant chief, confirmed a skimmer had been installed at Needler’s Fresh Market on National Road West. Blanton said the device is what’s called an overlay skimmer. It’s placed on a card-reading device to prevent […]
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Mayor: City needs funding
Mayor Ron Oler has an expensive project list. His necessary items include replacing Fire Station 1, a new building at the police garage, new buildings and bandshell for Glen Miller Park, replacing the Richmond Municipal Building roof, and rebuilding the corridor from Interstate 70 to U.S. 40 along U.S. 35, Williamsburg Pike and North West […]
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Tigers sweep Cardinals
The atmosphere and intensity in Chuck Mosey Gymnasium for the volleyball match between the host Seton Catholic Cardinals and visiting Hagerstown Tigers played on Thursday, Sept. 5, was reminiscent of a state tournament match. The match between two teams looking for consistency was electrifying from beginning to end. Both teams have great potential, but both […]
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School board discusses driver’s ed, cellphone policies
While reviewing policies during its Aug. 28 work session, Richmond Community Schools board members wondered if Richmond High School should start offering driver’s education. RCS teachers previously offered instruction during summer school, which some current board members took in the 1990s. An arrangement with The Link, a nonprofit Connersville driving school, ended recently, but members […]
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Plan commission OKs Eagle Trace upgrades
Rocks surrounding a drainage pipe from the Eagle Trace subdivision in Richmond contained a puddle of water last week, but the newly dug retention basin was just a dry, grassy depression. That barren area, though, represents progress. For more than 25 years, the subdivision accessible off Round Barn Road has not met some city or […]
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New Earlham leader at home in Wayne County
If you haven’t already seen him walking his dog, shopping downtown, attending sporting events or riding his bike in rural Wayne County, you might soon encounter a new local education leader exploring his community. Indiana native and former Earlham College parent Paul Sniegowski became president of Earlham and Earlham School of Religion on Aug. 1. […]
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Cheerleaders win at State Fair
Cheerleading squads stayed busy this summer to improve their skills, and one even earned a state championship. Northeastern Northeastern High School earned first place at the Indiana State Fair Cheerleading Competition in the Large Varsity Music category. Coach Chelsea Wine said the team competed in 87-degree weather with the sun shining bright onto the dirt […]
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Richmond renews its animal contract for 2025
Richmond will continue taking stray dogs and cats to the Henry County Humane Society after the Board of Public Works and Safety approved a 2025 contract during its Aug. 29 meeting. Terms remain $41,200 for up to 400 animals, with each additional animal costing $103. The city has taken animals the 30 miles to New […]
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IHSAA recognizes Richmond player’s sportsmanship
Richmond soccer player Ben Holliday was recently recognized by the Indiana High School Athletic Association for sportsmanship during a soccer match between Richmond and Eaton (Ohio). Twice during the closely contested match, one of the best players for Eaton went down with leg cramps and both times Holliday came to his aid. A parent of […]