A July 1973 photograph shows construction of the Elder-Beerman department store at Sixth and Main streets in downtown Richmond. The project was dedicated in February 1974 for redevelopment of land cleared by April 6, 1968, explosions. A March 25, 2026, photo shows that crews have been raising brick along the exterior of the new 6Main […]
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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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Red Devil less than an inch from state title
After weeks of qualifying meets around the state, Richmond senior Jacob Lindahl was the lone representative for Wayne County schools in the large-school division at the Hoosier State Relays Indoor Track and Field meet. The meet, which culminates the indoor track season, was held at the Indiana State Fairground Pavilion on Saturday, March 28. Lindahl […]
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Richmond dog receives 2nd chance
A Richmond dog deemed vicious by the city’s Board of Public Works and Safety has a second chance. During their March 26 meeting, board members opted against pursuing euthanasia for Andrew Mowell’s dog that bit Mowell’s mother’s face Oct. 10 inside the South A Street home they shared. Citing the severity of the injuries and […]
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RCS bidding for 700 student computers
Richmond Community Schools is investing in student technology and financial projections, and it is again running short on bus drivers. Chromebooks At its March 18 meeting, the school board approved seeking bids for 700 Chromebooks. Starting with the 2026-2027 school year, RCS has proposed adopting a student device life cycle of approximately four years. This […]
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RCS plans to cut teachers, change programs
Richmond Community Schools officials notified some teachers across the school district this week that their contracts are likely not being renewed, and set in motion program changes that will affect the student experience in the years ahead. Through word of mouth, text messages and meetings with administrators, RCS educators are slowly learning about the probable […]
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Dog that inflicted serious injuries deemed vicious
Anne Mowell bent to kiss her son’s dog, but rather than a kiss, she sustained serious facial injuries when the dog bit her. Because of the Oct. 10 incident inside Mowell’s South A Street home, Richmond’s Board of Public Works and Safety was charged March 19 with deciding whether the dog’s reaction was vicious or, […]
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Revitalize Richmond designates next downtown restoration project
Earlham College’s Revitalize Richmond, in partnership with Richmond Neighborhood Restoration and the Wayne County Land Trust, has selected the property at 713 E. Main St. as its next project. The downtown building previously housed Tabletop Adventures. The building will retain both its commercial storefront and residential spaces, according to a news release. The second-floor apartment […]
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Coaches announce Academic All-State honorees
The Indiana High School Basketball Coaches Association recently announced their selections for All-Academic All-State for the 2025-26 season. Four players and two teams from Wayne County schools were recognized. Landyn Keiser, Centerville High School, was named to the boys first team; Ben Bates, Lincoln HS, and Logan Seal, Northeastern HS, earned honorable mention. Jayden Johnson, […]
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County schools add 8 new state champions
Eight Wayne County teens won state championships through Business Professionals of America, and 70 have advanced to the organization’s national competition. BPA’s State Leadership Conference took place March 8-10 in Indianapolis. Beyond faring well in individual contests, several members received BPA’s Statesman Torch Award for earning 50 points in each of seven categories (leadership, service, […]
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Parks celebrate 2025 successes, look ahead
As Richmond Parks and Recreation Department makes ambitious plans for the future, it celebrated its 2025 accomplishments March 12 with its board. “Last year, we were very busy, and we had a great year,” Superintendent Denise Retz said. The parks had 884 volunteers donate 5,436 hours and received $381,000 in grants and donations. There were […]