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 […]
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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.
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Feist’s record night leads Cardinals
The Seton Catholic basketball team hosted Anderson Preparatory Academy in a Pioneer Conference game on Thursday, Jan. 22. The Cardinals got a monster performance from Jackson Feist to defeat the Jets. After being held to a season low of eight points in a game earlier in the week, Feist exploded for 44 points, including rewriting […]
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Richmond wins bowling regional
The Richmond boys bowling team won the New Castle regional held on Saturday, Jan. 24, at Rose City Bowl. Richmond led qualifying by 88 pins over Whiteland with a 12-game Baker score of 2,422. In Baker matches, each team has five players bowling two frames each. The scores for each match are added together for […]
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Devils knock off Bearcats
The Richmond Red Devils hosted longtime North Central Conference rival Muncie Central on Friday, Jan. 16, in an important league game. The Bearcats held the lead at the end of each of the first three quarters before the Red Devils rallied in the final period. Trailing 55-46 after three quarters, the Red Devils dialed up […]
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City still places dogs in New Castle
Richmond this year will continue paying the Henry County Humane Society more than $40,000 to accept stray and seized animals. The city’s Board of Public Works and Safety unanimously approved the 2026 contract during its Jan. 15 meeting. According to the contract, Richmond will pay $41,200 for placing up to 400 animals at the New […]
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Richmond wins 6th consecutive sectional title
The Richmond boys bowling team won its sixth consecutive bowling title on Saturday, Jan. 10, to earn the right to advance to the New Castle regional. The Red Devils won the title with a score of 449 over second-place Centerville, with 287. RHS sophomore Jorg Bermea was the sectional champion with a score of 561. […]
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Richmond water customers get $39 bill credit
Nearly all Indiana American Water Co. customers are seeing a $39.43 credit on their January water bill because of a lawsuit settlement over water quality concerns. According to Joel Reuter, Indiana American Water’s external affairs manager, customers should see a message on their current bill that explains the credit. Richmond and Winchester are among the […]
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Tiger junior wrestles to 5th in state
The Indiana High School Athletic Association State Championship matches took place on Friday, Jan. 16, at Corteva Coliseum on the Indiana State Fairgrounds. The top 16 wrestlers in each weight class converged on the coliseum with dreams of winning a state championship. Three of the wrestlers in the elite field were from Wayne County high schools. […]
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Community leaders’ kids look back, forward
Three upcoming events will spotlight local and national civil rights efforts and help connect residents with community resources. Ongoing exhibits at a local college and museum also spotlight Black residents’ achievements. Jan. 17 A panel discussion featuring the children of Wayne County civil rights leaders is scheduled for 1-2:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 17, at Wayne […]
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First 3 homes purchased for Starr renovations
An approximately $5 million in home makeovers is beginning in Richmond’s Starr Neighborhood, which has been on Indiana Landmarks’ statewide “10 Most Endangered” list. Construction is to begin March 21 for the estimated $5.2 million project. Economic Development Corp. of Wayne County entered into an option to purchase real estate from K & R Hoosier […]