As officials and developers work to address housing needs, more details are now available about proposed home and lot sizes and prices for five Wayne County unfinished subdivisions. $26 million will be invested to build eighty-two single-family homes, with support from Wayne County’s new Housing Accelerator Program. Half of the homes will be in Cambridge […]
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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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Blue Regiment’s win ends 2-decade wait
After organizing 20 Archway Classic marching band competitions, 2025 will stand out in Blue Regiment history. Saturday’s event was the first time Centerville Senior High School took home the top prize in its own contest. With a score of 55.625, Centerville’s “Jestures” show won by more than half a point over Richmond’s “Shut Up and […]
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New branding reflects city’s arts, industry
Richmond Common Council members saw a new visual identity for the city during their July 7 meeting. A new Richmond logo developed through a branding process features an arched “Richmond” reminiscent of a vintage iron bridge and a mark that suggests the arts, roses and historic architecture, according to a presentation by Erica Deutsch, director […]
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7 bands competing in Archway Classic
Seven high schools will show off their Indiana State Fair Band Day routines this weekend in Centerville to see how their audience, judges and teachers react. Four of the competitors at Archway Classic on Saturday, July 12, are from Wayne County. Northeastern’s Marching Knights open the contest at 8 p.m., followed by the Richmond Red […]
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Change orders boost path cost by $150K
Seven change orders to the contract for the second phase of the Loop bicycle and pedestrian path project increased the cost more than $150,000. Richmond’s Board of Public Works and Safety approved the change orders during its July 3 meeting. More than half of the increased cost came from addressing drainage issues by increasing pipe […]
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New role will pair students with businesses
Wayne County Area Chamber of Commerce and six school districts have selected a familiar face to help connect students with new work-based learning opportunities. Shawntel Baker, who is already a chamber employee, has been selected to serve as the first countywide director of employer engagement. School and chamber leaders designed the role to expand work-based […]
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RCS selects 2 head coaches
During recent school board meetings, Richmond Community Schools hired head coaches for girls volleyball and boys soccer. Ryan Holliday becomes the new head boys soccer coach at Richmond High School. He was previously an assistant coach. Santiago Velandia previously served as head boys coach. Kevin Ross is Richmond High School’s new head volleyball coach. Heather […]
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Sock Joplin Trio will join RSO brass
Wayne County’s internationally known jazz heritage will be celebrated during the first of five free concerts at parks, country clubs and a historic district. The Sock Joplin Trio joins Richmond Symphony Orchestra Brass Quintet for the July 9 start to the annual Sunset Series of outdoor concerts. The performance, called “A Day in the Life […]
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Firefighter seeks OT pay for paramedicine course
A Richmond Fire Department firefighter/EMT has filed a grievance against the department because he has not received overtime pay for work associated with a paramedicine class. Michael Stolzfus, who joined the department Jan. 1, 2024, is enrolled with School of EMS in Winchester, a licensing program for paramedics. RPD’s new firefighters sign a contract agreeing […]
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Family sues RCS, school, City of Richmond
A student’s family has sued Richmond Community Schools, the City of Richmond and the child’s school after reporting four separate bullying incidents that they say included severe physical injuries and sexual assault. Lawyers representing the parents and their minor daughter filed the lawsuit June 23 in Wayne County Superior Court 1 against Dennis Middle School, […]