Richmond Community Schools’ student and staff information was breached in an online attack, and instruction will be delayed two hours on Monday as employees work on tech issues and prepare low-tech lessons. The RCS network was targeted on Friday, Sept. 27, and information housed in a tool it uses, PowerSchool, was breached. Bridget Hazelbaker, director […]
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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 lose shootout to Marion
If you like offense, and you were at Lyboult Field Friday, Sept. 20, you saw plenty of it. The Richmond Red Devils exploded for a season high of 44 points in their home North Central Conference game against the Marion Giants but still fell short. The two teams combined for nearly 1,000 total yards of […]
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Council continues deep dive into 2025 budget
Richmond Common Council’s finance committee continues to analyze the city’s 2025 budget. During council’s Sept. 16 meeting, Justin Burkhardt, the finance committee chair, requested council delay discussion and action on the budget and five salary ordinances. He said the committee “would like to iron out some more details with the administration.” Council conducted the budget […]
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RCS board prioritizes school building projects
After taking a tour, Richmond Community Schools’ board members support an approximately $7.3 million full building upgrade soon for Dennis Middle School and installing new tennis courts near McBride Stadium. Another potential addition could be a practice facility with an inflatable dome. However, they’re going to hope that the heating/cooling system at Baxter Elementary School, […]
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Queen Anne home given another chance
The Queen Anne-style home exhibits obvious signs of distress. The front porch, for example, looks dangerous, the light blue and red paint is peeling, and there’s debris everywhere. Richmond’s Historic Preservation Commission, however, sees a brighter future at 1828 E. Main St., and its members gave the structure a third chance. The board voted 6-0 […]
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Door closes on shed business
Storage sheds will not be displayed in a vacant lot at the corner of South West Third Street and National Road West in Richmond. During a Sept. 11 meeting, the city’s Board of Zoning Appeals denied a variance of use petition that would have permitted the business. The petitioner, Adam Powell, then withdrew a petition […]
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Martial artists excel in world competition
Western Wayne News reported in the July 17 issue that members of the Meng’s Martial Arts School in Richmond would be competing in the first world championships ever to be held at the Southern Shaolin Temple in China. Meng’s competitors made the trip to China and brought back 10 medals in an impressive showing. Competing against […]
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Reid’s patient financial services moving from downtown
Reid Health’s Patient Financial Services employees are moving from their downtown Richmond office just before construction begins nearby on a new apartment complex. After seeing the office building listed for sale for $1.4 million, WWN asked Reid Health about the future of its employees who work with patients on financial services. Reid officials confirmed that […]
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Beautification efforts receive praise
Ten new or remodeling construction projects and a committee that’s raised more than $70,000 for charities are being recognized for improving Wayne County. Wayne County Area Chamber of Commerce celebrated those initiatives at its Sept. 10 Community Improvement Awards at Hartley Hills Golf Club and Events Center in Hagerstown. Melissa Vance, chamber president/CEO, said the […]
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RCS changing some bus routes to resolve issues
After hearing concerns about late arrivals and time for students to eat breakfast, Richmond Community Schools’ busing provider has committed to improving morning elementary and middle school routes. Two Student Transit representatives – John McCue, president of Sodrel Holding Co., and Sacha Amen, local director of transportation – outlined the new structure and other route […]