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Uranus owner excited about Richmond

Louie Keen said he’s excited to open his third Uranus Fudge Factory and General Store in Richmond. The Uranus owner — or self-described mayor — appeared July 24 before the Richmond Advisory Plan Commission to support a zoning request for a portion of the former New Creations church and boarding school along U.S. 40 at […]

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Student steers cattle teams to 2nd, 3rd in nation

A Wayne County student was on teams that finished second and third at a national competition about cattle knowledge. Matthew Elzemeyer was on Indiana’s reserve champion senior Hereford Bowl team at the Junior National Hereford Exposition in Grand Island, Nebraska. The competition encourages good sportsmanship and dedication to learning more about the beef industry and […]

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Man leaves $450K to Hayes Arboretum

Hayes Arboretum has received $453,000 from a late local man’s estate. John Turner-Grey, described as a talented floral designer, died at age 73 in 2023. “John’s love and passion for plants, especially his ability to design with these natural elements, can serve as an inspiration for us all to better connect with the natural world […]

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Jazz, tangos, classical on quartet’s program

A new guest pianist joins Chanticleer String Quartet for its 48th annual free summer music festival. Quartet founder Caroline Klemperer of Richmond says Darius Frowner is an accomplished director, instructor and performer in New York City.  He’ll make his local debut with Klemperer and returning members Jennifer Smith of Montana and Elizabeth Gottling Mendoza and […]

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Smith Hill tweaks don’t appease neighbors

Alterations to the Smith Hill development plan didn’t assuage neighbors’ opposition. About 50 people attended the July 24 Richmond Advisory Plan Commission when it considered the second zoning request for the planned unit development. The original request by 11th Street Development was rejected by Richmond Common Council in April, although the plan commission had recommended […]

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10 years of fresh starts

For those struggling to cover the basics, something as simple as clean clothes can make a big difference. After helping local residents wash more than 41,000 loads of clothes and bedding, the Laundry Project is celebrating its 10th anniversary this week.  While marking that milestone, organizers also hope to collect more donations, which would allow […]

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Zoning requests will return to council

About 20 opponents and supporters of a proposed South 37th Street development attended the July 15 Richmond Common Council meeting, but they did not have a chance to speak. An ordinance to rezone 80 acres south of Backmeyer Road between South 37th Street and Garwood Road for a planned unit development was presented to council […]

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Picture honors RPD officer’s memory

Officer Seara Burton’s mother, Jennifer Miller, stretched to place a blue flower next to her daughter’s picture on the End of Watch: Ride to Remember trailer.  Burton is one of the 380 officers killed in 2022 and 2023 whose sacrifice is being remembered by the Beyond the Call of Duty tour, which began June 1 […]