Wayne County kids and families are encouraged to all read the same book in the coming weeks. Every Child Can Read, a local nonprofit, is offering a new initiative, Wayne County Reads. Sixteen sponsors have defrayed the cost of distributing multiple copies of one common book at five libraries and a bookstore. Free copies of […]
Local news and updates from Wayne County, Indiana reportersRichmond
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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Hibberd student wins civics bee
Students from Hagerstown, Northeastern and Richmond schools qualified for Indiana’s civics bee after showcasing their knowledge and leadership ideas close to home. Twenty middle school students and two alternates were selected to participate in Wayne County’s contest, which took place April 25 at Indiana University East in Richmond. Taytem Rivera, a student at Richmond Community […]
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Cardinals win 12-team Park Tudor Invitational
Seton Catholic captured the team title on Friday, May 2, at the Park Tudor Invitational in Indianapolis. The Lady Cardinals finished with a total of 86 points, three more than the host school. Sara Swinney turned in an incredible performance, winning the 200 meter, the 400 meter and finishing second in the 100 meter. Bella […]
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Red Devils win 3-team meet
The Richmond track teams, coming off team titles at the Stoltz Invitational in Eaton, Ohio, the previous weekend, traveled to Rushville on Thursday, May 1, to compete in a three-school meet at Rushville and Hauser. Both Richmond teams won. The Lady Red Devils won with 80 points, and the Red Devil boys won with 72 […]
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Surplus produce will feed those in need
As coordinator of Richmond Farmers Market, Hannah Snoddy has watched vendors haul away unsold produce every time the market closed, and Snoddy knew Wayne County families could use that nutritious food. Many families struggle with food insecurity, not knowing where they’ll get their next meal, especially a healthy one. According to a Gleaners Food Bank […]
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Initial designs for library rooms to be shown
Morrisson-Reeves Library is offering its third community forum to unveil further developed plans that offer “a real sense of the building’s exciting new look and feel.” The identical library building masterplan community forums will be from 5:30-7 p.m. Tuesday, May 6, and 10:30 a.m.-noon Saturday, May 10, at 80 N. Sixth St., Richmond. Those attending […]
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Abilities Richmond receives council support
Tami Johnson founded Abilities Richmond because her son, Matthew, who has Down syndrome, needed the services. Now, the group serves 147 individuals with developmental and physical disabilities and is preparing a new South Ninth Street facility. Johnson spoke to Richmond Common Council during its April 21 meeting, explaining the program and requesting a letter of […]
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Wernle campus sold to Indy non-profit
The former site of Wernle Youth & Family Treatment Center in Richmond will have new life as a home for residential and outpatient services provided by Damar, an Indianapolis-based nonprofit that helps children and adults with autism and intellectual, developmental and behavioral disabilities. In a news release, Damar said it had purchased the 74-acre property […]
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Bulldogs and Red Devils cross the Ohio line for a large meet
The Centerville and Richmond track teams both traveled to Eaton, Ohio, on Saturday, April 26, to take part in the annual Dean Stoltz Memorial Invitational involving Bethel, Centerville (IN), Cincinnati Christian, Connersville (IN), Eaton, Oakwood, Preble Shawnee, Richmond (IN), Talawanda, Twin Valley South, and Wayne high schools. Centerville and Richmond both had multiple first-place finishes, […]
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Cards place 5th in 11-team field
The Seton Catholic track teams went to Noblesville on Saturday, April 26, to participate in the annual Guerin Catholic Invitational. The Lady Cardinals turned in a strong performance, capturing fifth place. The team of Jana Clemente, Jackie Clemente, Peyton Anderson and Brylee Roosa placed sixth in the 4×800 relay. Bryn VanVleet placed second in the […]