Two men who once teamed up to get each other elected are now exchanging criticisms in the public square. Mayor Ron Oler issued a signed statement Tuesday responding to a Facebook post by Richmond Common Council member Jerry Purcell that the statement said included “blatant factual inaccuracies.” Oler’s statement was approved by the city’s legal […]
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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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Bryn VanVleet signs NLI to Cleveland St.
Seton Catholic senior Bryn VanVleet announced her commitment to play volleyball at Cleveland State University several months ago, on Wednesday, Nov. 13, she made it official by signing her national letter of intent in a ceremony held at Seton Catholic High School. Surrounded by dozens of family, friends, fellow students, faculty members, and current and […]
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Richmond board orders vicious dog’s euthanasia
A dog deemed vicious by Richmond’s Board of Public Works and Safety has been ordered to be euthanized. The board determined the dog owned by Brandon Wood of the 1900 block of Valley Drive was vicious during its Nov. 7 meeting. Then, on Nov. 14, the board voted 3-0 that the dog should be euthanized […]
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Volunteers dig in with tree-planting project
Javier Orduz and his sons, Andre and Mathias, planted a tree Nov. 9 along the west side of South 10th Street near Hibberd school. They were among about 25 volunteers helping with the effort to improve the tree canopy. After watching Aren Flint and Kelley Scholfield of Davey Resource Group demonstrate the process, the Orduzes […]
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Devils open season with road win
The Richmond Red Devils opened their regular season under first year head coach Gabrielle “Gabby” Smith on Tuesday, Nov. 5, with a 47-35 road win over the New Castle Trojans. The Trojans, mired in an 11-game losing streak entering the season, have gone to a youth movement to rebuild their program and do not have […]
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Leftover HELP dollars address animal issues
The city of Richmond and Wayne County government are using leftover Hoosier Enduring Legacy Program dollars to spay and neuter dogs and cats. A spay and neuter clinic for dogs is scheduled for Nov. 18 at Animal Care Alliance, followed by clinics for cats on Nov. 19 and 20. Mayor Ron Oler said during the […]
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IMPA chooses RP&L for 1st solar battery
Richmond Power & Light is in line to receive assistance serving customers during peak demand times. The Indiana Municipal Power Agency’s board of commissioners voted at its Oct. 25 meeting to allocate funds for a battery energy storage system at the Richmond 6 solar park. Tony Foster, the general manager of RP&L, informed his board, […]
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PHOTOS: Our flag, their legacy
Parade goers waved flags and paid tribute to the service of military veterans during the Veterans Day parade in Richmond on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024. View photos captured by Joshua Smith in our gallery below.
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RCS parent, graduate will join board
Richmond Community Schools’ new board member, Michael Elorreaga Jr., is a Richmond High School graduate, is married to an RCS principal and has two children attending the district’s schools. After requesting applications from the community to fill a board vacancy, three candidates were selected for interviews. One voluntarily left the selection process before those interviews […]
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Seton Catholic cancels girls basketball season
Cardinal Athletic Director Trent Tremain announced Nov. 7 that Seton Catholic High School’s plan to resurrect their girls basketball program after a five-year hiatus was halted because of insufficient roster numbers. The Cardinals will continue to field a junior high girls basketball team this season with continued plans to build toward having a varsity team […]