Wayne County’s Hoosier Enduring Legacy Program has $2 million available to infuse new growth into participating communities’ downtowns. Grants up to $100,000 are available to rehabilitate downtown retail or commercial building space in Cambridge City, Dublin, East Germantown, Economy, Milton, Richmond and Spring Grove. The grants require a 25% match — for example, $25,000 for […]
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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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Richmond show debuts June 6
A video scrapbook of Richmond’s people, places and history as seen through the eyes of residents will debut June 6 on a regional PBS station. “NOW ENTERING … RICHMOND” premieres live at 8 p.m. Thursday, June 6, on Ball State PBS and at ballstatepbs.org, the PBS App and the Ball State Public Media App. The […]
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Balloons glowing for 10th time
Time might fly, but hot air balloons will glow again outside Richmond Rose Garden on a June night while staying in place. Richmond Rose Garden volunteers are organizing the 10th 1stBLOOM&GLOW on Wednesday, June 5. The event celebrates the first blooms on the garden’s hundreds of rose bushes and raises money to maintain them. Tickets […]
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RPD applies for $120K to purchase protective gear
Richmond Police Department will pursue nearly $120,000 in grants for protective equipment. Richmond Common Council approved 8-0 during its May 20 meeting two ordinances authorizing RPD to seek the grants. Council member Jerry Purcell recused himself from both votes because his son is an RPD officer and SWAT team member. Chief Kyle Weatherly said RPD […]
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Holsapple church could soon become a home
Sidney Hines is working his way through the zoning process for a necessary change that would permit him to renovate an old church building into his home. The Richmond Advisory Plan Commission voted 10-0 during its May 22 meeting to recommend Richmond Common Council approve Hines’ request to rezone 1720 Holsapple Road from institutional to […]
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2 RCS administrators departing
Several personnel changes are taking place at Richmond Community Schools’ Central Office. During its May 22 meeting, the board approved the resignations of Brenten Baker, chief of elementary education, and Mark Fowler, chief of secondary education. Both departures are effective June 30. Baker joined RCS in July 2022 as director of student achievement, bringing more […]
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Honoring our heroes
“War is not ever going to stop. It’s hard for me to even look into the future anymore,” State Captain of Indiana Patriot Guard Riders, Bob Patterson, said. “Especially at night, you’ll see somebody pulling in, getting out of their cars, folding chairs, and going sit by their buddies on the wall, and cry for […]
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Fine arts teams give fine state performance
Five schools in Wayne, Henry, Randolph and Union counties showed off their fine arts knowledge at the state level. One won a championship, while other local teams placed second and third. After several local and regional competitions earlier this year, teams competed May 4 at the Indiana Academic Super Bowl State Finals on Purdue University’s […]
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Contract OK’d for pre-demolition work at E-B site
Richmond took a step toward demolition of the former Elder-Beerman building and adjoining skywalk. The city’s Board of Public Works and Safety approved 3-0 during its May 16 meeting a contract with American Structurepoint Inc. of Indianapolis for architectural and engineering design services that prepare a demolition bid package and demolition cost estimates. American Structurepoint […]
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May 24 is deadline to apply for air conditioner
Richmond residents can apply for a free window air conditioner through May 24. More than 40 units will be given to eligible individuals for combating the challenges of extreme heat. Seniors, individuals with disabilities, households with young children (with medical need) and those in heat vulnerable areas will be prioritized. The distribution is a partnership […]