’Tis the season for parades, cocoa, Santa and fellowship in communities large and small. While many organizations are offering Christmas-themed events in coming weeks, four Wayne County communities are planning festivals and parades this weekend that draw large crowds. General admission is free to the outdoor festivals, but it’s advised to take a few dollars […]
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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Bulldogs hand Cardinals 60-point beatdown
The Centerville Bulldogs, grossly undervalued at 18th in the 2A state rankings, hosted Seton Catholic on Saturday, Nov. 29, in their home opener. The shorthanded Bulldogs, missing three regular-rotation players, displayed their talent pool’s depth by defeating the Cardinals 99-39. The Cardinals do not have the firepower to run with the Bulldogs and would have […]
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Drafts of RCS vision, mission, values, imperatives unveiled
Richmond Community Schools approved its teacher master contract and reviewed progress on Phase II of its strategic planning process during its Nov. 24 meeting. Contract The board voted 5-0 to approve the 2025-2026 teacher contract; Austin Brann and John Weber were absent. Board President Kym Pickering called the process a team effort and a great […]
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New goals set for Richmond in comprehensive plan update
Richmond officially has a new comprehensive plan. Common Council unanimously approved a resolution adopting the plan prepared by HWC Engineering to update the city’s 2019 comprehensive plan. Richmond Advisory Plan Commission had previously recommended approval with a 7-0 vote. “Your comprehensive plan is really your long-range guide for growth in your community,” said Jennifer Barclay […]
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New homes, new hope in Vaile
Several Vaile Elementary School students selected to attend a groundbreaking ceremony last week might one day look back on it as a turning point for the surrounding neighborhood. The children were a part of the Thursday, Nov. 20, event at 400 S. 13th St., launching the Vaile Neighborhood Housing Project just south of downtown Richmond. […]
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$7M parks project list awaits new tax dollars
Richmond’s parks system shows wear and tear — whether it’s the aging Glen Miller Park playground or building roofs, the Glen Miller pond or park trails. Officials say there’s never been enough money to handle all of the parks department’s yearly needs but the city is progressing toward implementing a 1% food and beverage tax […]
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PHOTOS: Temple helps meet community’s holiday need
Workers handed out turkeys on Saturday, Nov. 22, outside New Deliverance Temple in Richmond. The temple will hand out hams on Dec. 20. Bishop George Bennett Sr. said the giveaway occurs every year before Thanksgiving and Christmas. “The need is there,” Bennett said. “It is our community, and we love our community.” The giveaway is […]
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Hayes Arboretum recognized for best practices
Hayes Arboretum in Richmond has been upgraded to Level II accreditation by the ArbNet Arboretum Accreditation Program and the Morton Arboretum. The recognition highlights Hayes’ progress in meeting professional standards for arboreta and botanical gardens. The arboretum first earned Level I status in 2021 and has expanded its collection to 109 labeled native tree specimens. […]
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Lady Red Devils drop NCC opener to visiting Anderson
The Richmond girls basketball team hosted the Anderson Lady Indians on Friday, Nov. 14, in the North Central Conference opener for both teams. Richmond built a 15-9 lead after the first period, but Anderson came back to take a 21-18 halftime lead. Richmond fought back to tie the score at 34-34 entering the final period […]
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RCS teachers’ union votes for contract
Shortly before the deadline to begin mediation, Richmond Community Schools’ teachers’ union voted to ratify its tentative collective bargaining agreement. Richmond Education Association announced Thursday, Nov. 13, via social media that its members had voted that evening to ratify the tentative agreement. REA said its bargaining team reached a deal with RCS at 11:20 p.m. […]