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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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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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 […]
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Thankful mayor lives his dream
A young Dave Snow dreamed about two things: being on the radio and serving as Richmond’s mayor, two jobs that connect with his hometown community. Mayors spoke to students, and Snow would hang on every word, fascinated with their work. Later, while a broadcaster, Snow knew Mayor Sally Hutton, who eventually encouraged him to try […]
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Richmond pursues funding for tree, recycling programs
Two initiatives could help Richmond with the city’s tree and recycling programs. Common Council on Dec. 4 voted 9-0 to allow a proposal submission to Indiana University’s Environmental Resilience Institute for assistance valued at $142,000 and a grant application to the Indiana Department of Environmental Management for $100,000. Richmond has previously participated in two Environmental […]
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Business students qualify for state competition
After years of success at state and national levels, it’s not surprising that dozens of local high school students again qualified for Business Professionals of America’s state competition. On Dec. 2, Lincoln, Hagerstown, Centerville, Richmond, Tri, Morristown, Shenandoah and Blue River Valley high schools tested their skills at BPA’s Regional Leadership Conference in Centerville, a […]