When Richmond senior Zion Deloney stepped to the free throw line with 12.7 seconds remaining in a hard-fought semifinal game during the Bob Wettig tournament on Friday, Dec. 30, it was the first time all season that the Red Devils had been challenged late into a game. The Greensburg Pirates had battled back to force […]
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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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Cardinals finish 10th, Bulldogs 13th at Wettig
The Seton Catholic and Centerville boys basketball teams participated in the Bob Wettig Tournament hosted by Richmond High School on Thursday, Dec. 28 and Friday, Dec. 29, with both teams splitting their four games. The Cardinals lost their opening round game to eventual runner-up Heritage Christian by the score of 55-53, before defeating Indianapolis Shortridge […]
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Developing downtown
Commissioner Brad Dwenger spoke with downtown Richmond business owners, and what he heard convinced him to vote against funding for a downtown apartment project. Dwenger said during the Dec. 20 commissioners meeting that those business owners do not support the $36 million project at the former Elder-Beerman site. Commissioners did pass 2-1 the $2 million […]
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Principal promoted as curriculum director
After serving as Northeastern Middle School principal since 2020, Kelly Plank will be moving into the district’s administrative offices as the director of curriculum and instruction. The Northeastern Wayne Schools board approved the change during its Dec. 20 meeting. Plank will also continue as NMS principal until her replacement is hired. “My new role will […]
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RCS narrowly OKs administrator raises
With a 4-3 vote, Richmond Community Schools’ board approved a 5% pay raise for building principals, assistant principals and Central Office administrators. The board conducted a special Dec. 18 meeting for nearly an hour. The topic had been on the board’s Dec. 13 regular meeting agenda but wasn’t voted upon then. Members Aaron Stevens, Nicole […]
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‘25 million reasons to believe’
With help from a new $25 million grant, $108 million in improvements are planned that aim to boost community pride and attract and retain workers and students in Wayne County. Nearly 50 Earlham College employees and local leaders worked over about eight months on the Revitalize Richmond proposal that won Lilly Endowment Inc.’s support. Earlham’s […]
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Cheers! DORA receives council go-ahead
The Depot District is Richmond’s first Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area. Richmond Common Council passed two DORA ordinances with 6-3 votes Dec. 18. The first allows the city to establish up to the state maximum seven DORAs, and the second created the Depot DORA. A new state law permits cities to establish areas exempt from certain […]
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Plastics company files $700K lawsuit for lost property
The plastics recycling business involved in an April 11 industrial fire has named the city and state in a lawsuit seeking $700,000 in damages. Cornerstone Trading Group’s lawsuit in Circuit Court names the Indiana Department of Homeland Security, the city of Richmond and Richmond Fire Department as defendants. It claims the company has property within […]
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New RPD 2-year contract raises officer pay 3%
Richmond Police Department officers will receive 3% raises over the next two years. The city of Richmond and John Hennigar Lodge No. 63 of the Fraternal Order of Police reached agreement on a new two-year contract for 2024 and 2025. Richmond’s Board of Public Works and Safety approved 3-0 the contract Dec. 14. The 1.5%, […]
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RCS looks at necessary big-ticket building repairs
Richmond Community Schools’ aging buildings need repairs that will not be “a cheap undertaking,” administrators say. During their Dec. 13 meeting, Chief Operations Officer Karen Scalf presented potential facilities and building operation upgrades, and Jamie Bolser, who oversees human resources and finances, discussed financial options. Scalf said goals are to enhance learning environments, update dated […]