Just as roses are counted in dozens, Richmond Rose Garden volunteers are planning their dozenth annual 1stBLOOM&GLOW fundraiser on Wednesday, June 3. The event features inflating hot air balloons to draw a crowd and help increase awareness of the garden in its 39th year at Glen Miller Park. The garden operates on donations and is […]
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Holliday’s game goes global
Richmond High School 2026 senior Ben Holliday, one of the area’s best soccer players, is preparing for a unique summer opportunity that will take his game overseas before he begins his collegiate soccer career this fall at Anderson University. This summer, Holliday will train and compete for two weeks in Spain as a member of […]
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Richmond slips past Northeastern 10-8
The Richmond baseball team used seven pitchers and visiting Northeastern played five in their nonconference game Thursday, May 21, getting some work in for their pitching staff before the postseason. The Knights were holding an 8-7 lead entering the sixth inning. The Red Devils scored three runs in the bottom of the sixth inning to […]
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Richmond wins NCC golf tourney
Playing at the challenging Brookshire Golf Club, the Red Devils won the North Central Conference Tournament team championship with a score of 336. The win was the first in 14 years. Richmond senior Tyler Hahn posted a score of 79 to earn low medalist honors May 19. All five Richmond golfers broke 90 and all […]
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RCS teachers union: No confidence in leaders
Nearly all Richmond Education Association members say they have no confidence in Richmond Community Schools’ Central Office administration because of concerns about leadership, communication and fiscal management. Jay Lee, REA president and a Richmond High School teacher, presented results from three no-confidence votes during the Richmond Community Schools board meeting May 20. Lee said the […]
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BZA clears way for electrical substation
A Richmond Board of Zoning Appeals decision could result in increased reliability for some Indiana and Ohio electric customers. The board approved 3-0 a variance of use that permits an electrical substation in a 5 1/2-acre portion of farmland at 6155 Hodgin Road. The substation would contain equipment that connects American Electric Power and AES […]
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3rd grader’s writing has the Wright stuff
A Richmond third grader’s interest in the Wright brothers led him to write an award-winning essay. Luke Hiltner was honored during April’s East Central District meeting of the Association of Indiana Counties in Shelbyville. His essay, which he read at the meeting, won the district competition meant for fourth graders. In his essay, Hiltner, who […]
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Gas pipe installation closes park road
Cypress Drive in Glen Miller Park is closed daily between Elks Road and Canna Drive for installation of new gas lines. The Richmond Board of Public Works and Safety approved the road closure request by Miller Pipeline during its May 14 meeting. The closure from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily began May 18 and […]
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BPA students earn national recognition
Several Wayne County teens placed in the nation’s top 10 at Business Professionals of America’s National Leadership Conference in Nashville, Tennessee. Centerville, Lincoln, Northeastern and Richmond sent dozens of competitors in a variety of categories. Lincoln The Golden Eagles had two students that made it on stage for recognition this year. Karson Ulerick finished fourth […]
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Bulldogs sweep Devils
The Centerville tennis team swept visiting Richmond in a nonconference match on Monday, May 11. No. 1 Singles: Ellie Cox (CHS) defeated Lily Hiltner (RHS) 6-0, 6-2 No. 2 Singles: Myleigh Hartman (CHS) defeated Taytem Rivera (RHS) 6-0, 6-0 No. 3 Singles: Madi Fralick (CHS) defeated Bristol Pruett (RHS) 6-0, 6-0 No. 1 Doubles: Hania […]