The city of Richmond denies any negligence, knowledge of or responsibility for the alleged bullying of a David W. Dennis Middle School student last school year. Lawyers representing the student and parents filed a lawsuit June 23 in Wayne County Superior Court 1 claiming the student was seriously injured and sexually assaulted during four separate […]
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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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Who pays for progress?
Expanding the Midwest Industrial Park’s sewer capacity might be a worthy endeavor, but several Richmond residents addressing Richmond Common Council on Aug. 18 balked at being asked to pay the $38 million price tag. “If this is for the industrial park, let the industrial park occupant pay for it,” Nick Wilson said during the public […]
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Centerville, Hagerstown teams join field
Southwestern (Shelby) played host to their annual small school invite, hosting 26 complete teams competing for the boys title and 16 complete teams competing for the girls title. Oak Hill captured the boys title while Southwestern (Hanover) won the girls event. The individual winner in the boys race was Gabriel Riehle from Milan High School […]
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Richmond boys edge Burris 3-2
The Richmond boys soccer team hosted Muncie Burris on Thursday, Aug. 21, and handed the Owls a 3-2 defeat. Bayron Garcia-Gomez scored twice for the Red Devils, and Hendrix Morken scored a single goal.
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Hagerstown slips by Richmond 3-2
The Hagerstown tennis team hosted Richmond on Thursday, Aug. 21, in a match between potential sectional opponents. The Tigers won the match by the final score of 3-2 to improve to 2-0 on the season. Results by flight: No. 1 Singles: Xander Harrick (R) defeated Alex Tinkle (H) with a tie breaker 6-2, 7-6, 7-2 […]
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Sycamores to honor Richmond legend
Indiana State University has announced that former Sycamore running back Vincent Allen will have his No. 26 jersey retired by the university in a pregame ceremony prior to the Indiana State University-Eastern Illinois University football game at Memorial Stadium in Terre Haute on Sept. 6. Allen will be the first Indiana State football player to […]
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County council leaves library bond request in limbo
Wayne County Council members heard how important Morrisson-Reeves Library is to its community, but that hasn’t yet convinced them to approve an $18 million, property tax-based bond that would help fund a library construction project. More than 200 people overflowed the Wayne County Administration Building chambers, spilling into the hallway outside the door, during the […]
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Jazz drummer to play Richmond benefit concert
A Richmond High School graduate who became a renowned jazz drummer will play a benefit concert for the Reid Center. Jeff Hamilton will appear with the Jeff Hamilton Trio and popular jazz pianist Carol Lou Woodward for a 7 p.m. show Sept. 27 in the Reid Center, 1004 N. A St., Richmond, the former Reid […]
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Red Devils top Knights, Bulldogs
The Richmond golf team played host to potential sectional opponents Centerville and Northeastern on Thursday, Aug. 14, in a match played at the Richmond Elks Country Club. Kyla Rogan and Hannah Stearley both broke 40, and the Lady Red Devils posted their lowest nine-hole score of the season to capture first place. Centerville’s individual scores […]
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Cardinals win twice
Seton Catholic, a semi-state team a season ago, opened its current season with a road trip to Modoc on Saturday, Aug. 16. Union (Modoc) hosted a three-team match with the International School (Indianapolis) and Seton Catholic. The Lady Cardinals swept both matches. Against International, the Lady Cardinals won 25-8, 25-17 and 25-15. Against Union (Modoc), the […]