Richmond Community Schools has denied an accusation that its negligence led to four bullying and sexual assault incidents that resulted in injuries to a David W. Dennis Middle School student during the 2024-25 school year. Attorneys for Church Church Hittle and Antrim filed the school district’s response to a lawsuit the student’s family filed June […]
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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 Devils win NCC tournament
The Richmond golf team traveled to Carmel on Tuesday, Sept. 16, to participate in the North Central Conference Championship Tournament held at the Brookshire Golf Club. The Lady Red Devils posted a team score of 388 to win the championship. Hannah Stearley, Kyla Rogan, Peyton Walton and Priya Hodges were named first team All-NCC, and […]
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Lincoln graduate, broadcaster chosen for Smart Futures honor
Boys & Girls Clubs of Wayne County is honoring a Cambridge City native who has become nationally known as a broadcast journalist and live event host. The clubs’ honoree for its 26th annual Smart Futures Dinner on Tuesday, Sept. 30, is Lauren Bohlander Kanaan, perhaps best known professionally for reporting on open-wheel racing and hosting […]
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Deadlock delays BZA’s rental decision
A family wanting to continue renting a Toddsbury Lane home on Vrbo must wait another month to learn whether it receives Richmond Board of Zoning Approval permission after the board’s 2-2 vote Sept. 10. The Rothwell Family Trust requested a special exception that permits short-term rentals at the 3190 Toddsbury Lane house. Family members from […]
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Red Devils lose at South Dearborn
The Richmond football team traveled to Aurora on the banks of the Ohio River on Friday, Sept. 12, to play at South Dearborn in a nonconference game. The Knights, members of the Eastern Indiana Small Conference, built a 35-14 lead after three quarters and then held off a Richmond fourth-quarter comeback attempt to take a […]
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Devils suffer 1st dual loss
The Richmond golf team saw its undefeated dual match streak come to an end on Wednesday, Sept. 10, with a road loss to New Palestine. In a closely contested match, New Pal pulled out a narrow 173-176 win. Hannah Stearley from Richmond and Lauren Deering from New Pal tied for match medalist honors with rounds […]
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Devils open NCC play 4-0
The Richmond boys soccer team just keeps winning. The Red Devils hosted Marion on Saturday, Sept. 13, in their fourth consecutive North Central Conference match and picked up their fourth consecutive NCC win by the score of 2-1 to improve to 4-0 in league play. Jaden Anchang and Ben Holliday scored goals for Richmond while […]
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8 score goals as Red Devils blank Bearcats
Richmond hosted the Lady Bearcats from Muncie Central on Tuesday, Sept. 9, for a soccer match. The Lady Red Devils recorded their fourth straight shutout, winning 9-0. Eight different players scored for Richmond in the rout, with Harlow Flanagan scoring two goals.
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Council: Merit commission should review officers who can’t testify
Richmond Common Council has asked the city’s police merit commission to create a policy to review Richmond Police Department officers placed on the county’s list of officers whose ability to testify in court is compromised. The resolution passed 7-0 during council’s Sept. 2 meeting, with members Anne Taylor and Jerry Purcell abstaining. Taylor’s husband is […]
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Cardinals split 2 in conference
The Seton Catholic volleyball team hosted two Pioneer Conference teams in a 3-way match on Saturday, Sept. 6. The Cardinals won their first match against Anderson Preparatory Academy in straight sets by scores of 25-8, 25-4 and 25-14. Taryn Tremain led the Cards with 11 assists, MeKenzie McDonald had 4 digs and Jolie Scherschel had […]