Alex Young, a firefighter and paramedic, received Richmond Fire Department’s Firefighter of the Year award Dec. 13 for his dedication, loyalty, productivity and professionalism. According to a news release, Young completed hazardous materials, ropes, confined space and fire investigator classes. He also graduated from the Reid Health paramedic class, receiving an award as outstanding preceptor. […]
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Lady Red Devils win Centerville Invitational
The Richmond girls wrestling team won the Centerville Wrestling Invitational, held at Centerville Senior High School on Wednesday, Dec. 17. The Lady Red Devils scored 152 points to finish first in the 15-team field. Richmond had three weight-class champions. Claire Abbitt won the 115-pound weight class, Ambria Tate won the 135-pound weight class and Arlette […]
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Red Devil girls place 2nd in Hill Memorial
The Lady Red Devils performed well at the Thomas Hill Memorial meet on Saturday, Dec. 13. The Lady Red Devils finished second in a nine-team field. Ambria Tate (4-0) won the 135-pound weight class. Key’Aysha Golden (4-0) won the 155-pound weight class. Arlette Espinoza was second in the 236-pound weight class. Amya James at 110 […]
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Richmond hosts Thomas Hill Memorial Invite
Richmond High School hosted the annual Thomas Hill Memorial Wrestling Invitational on Saturday, Dec. 13. The event honors the memory of a 1959 Richmond High School graduate who was an outstanding football player and a state champion wrestler for the Red Devils. Richmond boys highlights Robert Peacock compiled a record of 3-0 on the day […]
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Earlham’s staffing reductions affect 109 positions
Earlham College’s work to reduce personnel expenses will affect 109 roles, including 47 people who were notified this week that their positions have been eliminated or not renewed. Earlham President Paul Sniegowski shared the update in a message sent to the campus community on Friday, Dec. 19. “After months of meetings and broad consultation, the […]
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About 140 teens advancing to BPA state
At least 139 Wayne County students have qualified for Business Professionals of America’s State Leadership Conference next March. Students from Centerville, Lincoln, Northeastern and Richmond competed in the Region 9 Leadership Conference on Saturday, Dec. 6, at Indiana University East. Wayne County has had a strong BPA legacy for many years that includes multiple national […]
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67-year-old pedals past expectations
Jim McKinney is living proof that it’s never too late to chase one’s passion. After a 22-year hiatus, the 67-year-old retired music teacher came back around to his: BMX racing. The Richmond rider recently competed in the Race of Champions during the 2025 USA BMX Grands at SageNet Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Among the 3,000 […]
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AFSCME workers get 3% raises
Union workers in Richmond’s parks, sanitary and street departments will receive 3% non-compounding pay increases the next three years. The raises are part of the new three-year contract between the city and the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees Local 1791. The Richmond Board of Public Works and Safety approved the contract during […]
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Red Devils drop NCC opener at Marion
The Richmond boys basketball team traveled to Marion on Friday, Dec. 12, to renew their decades-old rivalry with the Giants. It was the North Central Conference opener for both schools. The game was close early. It was tied at 9-9 late in the first quarter before the Giants took a 12-10 lead at the end […]
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Food, beverage tax approved as parks funding solution
Every meal purchased at a Richmond restaurant soon will help the city’s park system. That’s after Richmond Common Council voted 8-1 during a Dec. 15 special meeting to enact a 1% food and beverage tax. State legislation passed this year permitted the city to enact up to a 1% tax on food and beverage sales […]