Construction might start as soon as March on three new apartment buildings planned for Richmond’s northeast side if Richmond Common Council approves a zoning change. At its Nov. 20 meeting, Richmond’s Advisory Plan Commission unanimously recommended that Chester Heights Apartments be allowed to expand onto nearly 2 acres that has been known as Berryfield Park. […]
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Library plans move for building repairs
Morrisson-Reeves Library in Richmond will move at least some of its operations to a temporary space while its building undergoes major renovations to address problems. The library said in a Nov. 20 press release that a recent facilities assessment revealed “significant issues” with the building on North Sixth Street in Richmond’s downtown, including deteriorated masonry, […]
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Ex-fire chief accused of misconduct in mental health leave case
A second federal lawsuit has been filed against the city of Richmond and former fire chief Jerry Purcell alleging retaliation, discrimination, harassment and defamation of firefighters taking medical leave for mental health disabilities caused by job duties. Chris O’Neil, a former assistant chief for Richmond Fire Department, filed the suit Nov. 14 in The U.S. […]
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Bridge should open early next year
The Indiana Department of Transportation stopped traffic across Richmond’s U.S. 27 bridge in spring 2023. Early next year, INDOT expects traffic to again flow across a new bridge. Crews are completing roadway tie-ins before the reopening, according to a news release. The bridge was expected to open this year; however, railroad coordination and supply issues […]
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School board encouraged to add AI policy
The Richmond Community Schools board began its Nov. 12 meeting by welcoming its newest member, Michael Elorreaga, who was sworn in Nov. 7. Elorreaga replaced former member Peter Zaleski, who resigned Oct. 7 citing “irreconcilable differences” with the board. Hibberd teacher Tiauna “T” Washington observed that RCS does not have a policy to address the […]
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16 felony charges filed against former city employee
A former Richmond Sanitary District accounts payable clerk now faces 16 felony charges regarding $825,819.74 in missing cash deposits spanning 6 1/2 years. Jennifer Wilson, 47, of Richmond is formally charged with eight counts of theft, seven as Level 5 felonies and one as a Level 6 felony, and eight counts of official misconduct, all […]
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Can the former Crain building be saved?
For more than eight years, the former Crain Sanitarium building and its smaller, brick neighbor have deteriorated unabated although interest exists to rehabilitate them. However, entering the buildings to assess their viability has been impossible. Both have absent owners not paying taxes and not responding to requests for building access. Indiana Landmarks is now pursuing […]
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Mayor calls council member’s comments ‘disgruntled’
Two men who once teamed up to get each other elected are now exchanging criticisms in the public square. Mayor Ron Oler issued a signed statement Tuesday responding to a Facebook post by Richmond Common Council member Jerry Purcell that the statement said included “blatant factual inaccuracies.” Oler’s statement was approved by the city’s legal […]
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Bryn VanVleet signs NLI to Cleveland St.
Seton Catholic senior Bryn VanVleet announced her commitment to play volleyball at Cleveland State University several months ago, on Wednesday, Nov. 13, she made it official by signing her national letter of intent in a ceremony held at Seton Catholic High School. Surrounded by dozens of family, friends, fellow students, faculty members, and current and […]
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Richmond board orders vicious dog’s euthanasia
A dog deemed vicious by Richmond’s Board of Public Works and Safety has been ordered to be euthanized. The board determined the dog owned by Brandon Wood of the 1900 block of Valley Drive was vicious during its Nov. 7 meeting. Then, on Nov. 14, the board voted 3-0 that the dog should be euthanized […]