Indiana University East senior Olivia Sanders (Bedford North Lawrence HS) recorded a hole-in-one during the IU Kokomo Spring Shootout on Sunday, April 13. Sanders hit a “big” nine iron on the 140-yard 17th hole at Wildcat Creek in Kokomo to record her first-ever ace. Sanders was the medalist of the IU Kokomo Spring Shootout, a two-day […]
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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New park platform could attract raptor couples
Love might be in the air — literally — at Middlefork Reservoir, where a newly installed raptor nest platform is hoping to attract some high-flying bird couples looking to settle down. Richmond Parks and Recreation Superintendent Denise Retz said the project to build the 5’x5′ platform was a combined effort. Lowe’s donated lumber and Richmond […]
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Hotel requests variance
A new hotel is planned for Richmond’s east side, near the Interstate 70 interchange with U.S. 40. Ani Lodging LLC of Chicago has requested a variance of development standards to increase the maximum allowable structure height to accommodate the four-story hotel. The Richmond Board of Zoning Appeals is scheduled to consider the variance petition during […]
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BZA gives cheese business its OK
Cheese lovers could have a new location to purchase fresh cheese after a decision by the Wayne County Board of Zoning Appeals. During their April 10 meeting, BZA members granted a variance of use to allow the processing and sales of cheese and other dairy products at 5091 Palmer Road, which is northwest of Webster. […]
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RP&L saves on mobile power unit
Richmond Power & Light will purchase a new mobile power unit for almost $12,500 less than its budget. During its April 7 meeting, the RP&L board, which is comprised of Richmond Common Council members, unanimously accepted the $87,583 bid from Altec Fenex of Sandoval, Illinois, to provide the new unit. The purchase had been budgeted […]
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Construction may snare motorists
Utility work being planned for an already challenging road intersection in Richmond will require motorists to adjust their routes starting next week. During their April 10 meeting, the Richmond Board of Public Works and Safety heard about the need to close sections of eastbound U.S. Highway 40 and 37th Street in front of the Kroger […]
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Threat to smack officer’s mouth leads to RPD demotion
The demotion of a Richmond Police Department officer resulted from a 26-second incident during which he threatened to smack another officer in the mouth. During an April 3 special meeting, RPD’s Merit Commission, which had conducted a March 24 hearing, rejected the administration’s request to fire Jeremy Worch, an 11-year RPD officer. Instead, Worch, who […]
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Holocaust survivor’s son to speak in Richmond
Eva Mozes Kor, who survived Nazi doctors’ experiments, shared her memories – and her remarkable forgiveness of those doctors – during her Wayne County appearances. Now, her son keeps telling his late parents’ stories. Dr. Alex Kor will describe his family’s Holocaust legacy and explore some medical ethics topics at 7 p.m. Thursday, April 24, […]
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Infrastructure funds set for 82 home sites
Infrastructure costs ground some Wayne County subdivision expansions to a halt, remaining stagnant despite plat approvals. Helping restart those projects was prioritized during Hoosier Enduring Legacy Planning, with more than a million dollars allocated to infrastructure projects. The Economic Development Corporation of Wayne County has vetted developers and their projects to determine a funding plan […]
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Red Devils sweep Marion in doubleheader
The Richmond baseball team traveled to Marion on Saturday, April 12, in a doubleheader with the Giants in North Central Conference play. The Devils won the first game 9-5 and the second game 4-3. Zander Juday was the pitcher of record in the first game, and Jay Burdette was the pitcher of record in the […]