Richmond’s Depot District Association received permission to close Elm Place for its America’s 250th Celebration on June 13. During its Jan. 29 meeting, the city’s Board of Public Works and Safety unanimously approved the closure from North Eighth Street to North 10th Street from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. that day. The board also unanimously […]
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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.
For a list of upcoming events in Richmond, Indiana, you can also visit our community calendar at WayneCounty.events. It has local arts events in Richmond, family events in Richmond, Indiana, and much more.
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Habitat for Humanity renovates a home
Good News Habitat for Humanity has pivoted in recent years to renovate existing homes that need some tender loving care instead of building anew. The organization restored one Richmond home, 523 S. 11th St. in 2025, and a young family now lives there. That property happens to be near Habitat’s office at 1114 S. F […]
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Student explores political service
Nathan Hogg’s passion for public service has connected him with a variety of community building efforts in Wayne County. In 2026 it’s taking him beyond local borders to an internship with the Indiana House of Representatives and Indiana Black Legislative Caucus. The IU East junior and Richmond native started his role on Jan. 5. An […]
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Projects prepare for funding possibilities
Wayne County stands ready when an opportunity to grow or improve quality of life presents itself after development of a 32-project Countywide Strategic Investment Plan. Cambridge City, Centerville, Dublin, Economy, East Germantown, Fountain City, Greens Fork, Hagerstown, Milton, Richmond and Wayne County proactively prepared their wants and needs for the next seven years to capitalize […]
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Fireworks will blast off during Meltdown event
Fireworks are ready to launch for the Meltdown Winter Ice Festival. During its Jan. 22 meeting, Richmond’s Board of Public Works and Safety approved the 13th annual festival’s request to shoot fireworks between 6:30 and 10 p.m. Jan. 31 during the Meltdown Throwdown ice carving competition. The fireworks will be shot from the parking lot […]
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Council grants Primex Plastics Corp. 3-year tax abatement
Primex Plastics Corp. received a three-year tax abatement during Richmond Common Council’s Jan. 20 meeting. Council unanimously approved the personal-property abatement for an $8 million investment in equipment for its Industrial Parkway production facility that will create six additional jobs. The abatements will be 100% the first year, 50% the second year and 30% the […]
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County banks $2.3 million in 2025 interest revenue
Wayne County received nearly $2.3 million in interest earned from bank accounts and investments during 2025. Treasurer Beth Fields reported the $2,299,923.88 income Jan. 21 to the county’s Board of Finance, which is composed of the three county commissioners. Six bank accounts earned $1,590,204.47 in interest, while certificate of deposit and bond investment interest totaled […]
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RCS board members sworn in for new term
Richmond Community Schools welcomed a new board member and a new board president, heard financial reports, and took steps toward renovations during its Jan. 14 meeting. Board leadership New member Cathy Hillard and incumbent Aaron Stevens were sworn in for terms ending in 2029. Stevens starts his eighth term. He believes he’s the third-longest consecutive […]
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Red Devils win thriller in Fountain City
The Richmond Red Devils renewed their rivalry with Northeastern in a game played at Larry Moore Gymnasium on Thursday, Jan. 22. The two teams last played during the 2014-15 season at the Tiernan Center. During the last 20 years the schools have met five times with all the meetings in the Tiernan Center. First-year Richmond […]
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Red Devils outlast Bulldogs in overtime
The Richmond Red Devil basketball team hosted the 2A fifth-ranked Centerville Bulldogs in a much-anticipated game on Saturday, Jan. 24, in the Tiernan Center. The game was close most of the night until the Bulldogs started to separate in the fourth quarter. The teams were tied at the end of the first quarter, Richmond led […]