Simply put, parks provide fun for the people who use them. During 2024, Richmond Parks and Recreation Department facilities hosted 362 birthday parties, 104 baby showers, 67 graduation parties and 61 holiday parties, according to Denise Retz, the parks superintendent, during a Jan. 21 presentation to Richmond Common Council. “That’s a lot of fun times […]
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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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Transformers to cost RP&L $5.5 million
Richmond Power & Light will spend more than $5.5 million for two new transformers. During a Jan. 21 meeting, RP&L’s board, which is composed of Richmond Common Council members, awarded Virginia Georgia Transformer the transformer bid for $5,543,850. Virginia George provided the lowest of four bids and the quickest delivery time, at 85 to 90 […]
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Council’s lawsuit vote carries no bite
Eight Richmond Common Council members do not approve of taxpayer money paying for a Richmond Police Department assistant chief’s lawsuit against the county prosecutor. Council member Jerry Purcell said during council’s Jan. 21 meeting that he has received constituent complaints about RPD paying an Indianapolis law firm for Major Adam Blanton’s legal action against Prosecutor […]
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RPD will provide officers for Richmond schools
Richmond Community Schools has approved Richmond Police Department taking on school security responsibilities. RCS had created and operated its own police department for nearly a year and a half, but during its Jan. 22 meeting, RCS board members signed a new memorandum of understanding with RPD. Rick Thalls, who had served as Richmond Community Schools […]
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Bulldogs survive late Red Devil rally
Centerville and Richmond are not in the same conference, sectional or enrollment class, so when the Richmond Red Devil basketball team traveled west on Highway 40 on Saturday, Jan. 25, to square off against the Bulldogs, some might not have recognized the importance of the game to the participants and their fans. Playing before a […]
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Bolser buzzer 3 lifts Devils
Richmond senior Maren Bolser buried a game-winning buzzer-beater 3-pointer to give the Lady Red Devils a 61-60 win over Lafayette Jefferson in a game played at the Tiernan Center on Saturday, Jan. 25. The loss was the first in North Central Conference play for the Lady Bronchos. Richmond held a 34-24 lead at halftime before […]
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Lady Red Devils fall at Kokomo
The Kokomo Lady Wildkats hosted Richmond on Friday, Jan. 24, in a North Central Conference game. The Wildkats overcame a 31-point effort from Richmond senior Amyannah Tucker to win the game by the final score of 67-49. Tucker’s big game pushed her over the 1,000 point mark for her career. Satra Scott led the Wildkats […]
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Cardinals fall at Connersville
The Seton Catholic Cardinal basketball team traveled to Connersville on Wednesday, Jan. 15, for a nonconference game with the 3A Spartans. The Cardinals found themselves in a big hole early, trailing 21-7 at the end of the first quarter. Early in the fourth quarter, the Spartans hit a 3-pointer to increase their lead to 18 […]
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Lady Red Devils defeat Spartans in rivalry game
The Richmond Lady Red Devils hosted longtime rival Connersville in a nonconference game on Tuesday, Jan. 14. The Lady Spartans jumped out to a 17-9 lead at the end of the first quarter before the Red Devils came back to outscore the Spartans in the second and third quarters, taking a 34-31 lead into the […]
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Lady Red Devils beat 1A state-ranked Tri High on the road
The Richmond girls basketball team traveled to Lewisville on Thursday, Jan. 16, for a game with 1A seventh-ranked Tri High. The Lady Red Devils trailed at the end of each of the first three quarters before rallying in the fourth period to pick up a last-second win. With her team trailing 43-44, Kiarra Handley buried […]