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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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.
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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 […]
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Celebrating open roads with a block party
Free food, music and more drew residents to Richmond’s Sept. 13 block party in the 900 block of East Main Street. The city celebrated the completion of the Loop’s Phase 2 construction from Seventh to 10th streets. Kelsey Green and Storm Whalen, both of Richmond, enjoy fire performers, such as Katey Jennings (below), during a […]
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Teen arrested after threatening Snapchat message
A Richmond 14-year-old was arrested Sept. 12 after a threatening message was posted using the online service Snapchat. According to a Richmond Police Department news release, the Federal Bureau of Investigation tipped the Wayne County Emergency Operations Center about the message, and RPD was informed. The FBI provided information about the Snapchat account that helped […]
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Solar parks add power for Richmond
Sunny summer days helped crews make significant progress constructing Richmond’s eighth solar park so that sunshine next summer will be capable of generating 6.1 megawatts of electricity. The addition of the solar park along U.S. 40 between Salisbury and Round Barn roads will increase the solar parks’ capacity to 46.88 megawatts during peak sunshine hours. […]
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Richmond program plans to plant 100 trees Nov. 9
A hundred trees will be planted Nov. 9 in Richmond as part of the city’s partnership with the Indiana University Environmental Resilience Institute. The planting plan was presented Sept. 3 to Richmond Common Council members by Thomas Hill, the city’s GIS coordinator, and Laura Karnes, the landscape and naturalist leader for Richmond Parks and Recreation […]
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Red Devils shut out Indians
Sophie Reising led a strong attack with four goals and an assist on Tuesday, Sept. 3, in Richmond’s 9-0 win over NCC foe Anderson in a match played in Richmond. Valerie Morales added two goals and Harlow Flanagan, Mira Hasecoster and Mallory Shelford each scored single goals. Noa Cox and Hasecoster were each credited with […]
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2nd-year conductor appreciates support
Changing up its schedule with Sunday afternoon and Saturday evening performances, Richmond Symphony Orchestra will offer seven concerts during the 2024-25 season. Andrés Lopera returns for his second season as RSO’s music director and has planned a variety of music for youth and adults. “I am incredibly thankful for the overwhelming support from the community […]
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Walk of Fame spotlights area’s recording legacy
Most signs of Wayne County’s nationally regarded recording heritage are tucked away in the Whitewater Gorge or in a museum. An upcoming one-day festival featuring live music is planned to celebrate that legacy more openly. Starr-Gennett Foundation is offering its Walk of Fame celebration from 3-9:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 14, at the Starr-Gennett Building, 101 […]
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Fake credit card reader found at grocery
Someone intending to steal shoppers’ financial data at a grocery checkout line might have been thwarted. Adam Blanton, Richmond Police Department’s assistant chief, confirmed a skimmer had been installed at Needler’s Fresh Market on National Road West. Blanton said the device is what’s called an overlay skimmer. It’s placed on a card-reading device to prevent […]