The Richmond football team traveled to Marion on Friday, Oct. 3, for a North Central Conference game with the Giants. Trailing 7-0 after the first quarter, the Red Devils put together their most productive quarter of the season, scoring 28 points to build a 28-7 halftime lead. The Giants came back to make a game […]
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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.
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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Library schedules meeting to discuss $26M building project
Morrisson-Reeves Library continues to explore funding options to address critical facility issues and continue operations. It’s asking the public to join in a community forum from 6 to 8 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 28 at The Reid Center, 1004 N. A St., Richmond. The event will focus on addressing Wayne County Council’s request to provide a […]
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Richmond Community Schools readies for budget uncertainties
Richmond Community Schools officials are preparing their 2026 budget carefully because they might lose hundreds of thousands of dollars in tax funds starting next year through state changes. Budget One resident spoke during RCS’ public hearing for its budget, capital projects and bus replacement plans. Karen Scalf, assistant superintendent of business and finance, noted uncertainties […]
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RFD will collect $973K for fire coverage
Richmond Fire Department provides fire protection and emergency medical services outside the city’s boundaries in Wayne Township and Spring Grove. During its Sept. 25 meeting, the Richmond Board of Public Works and Safety approved contracts with both entities to continue RFD’s service in 2026. Wayne Township will pay $894,254, an increase of $93,508 from 2025’s […]
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Perfect-score Red Devils win Spartan invite
The Richmond cross country teams traveled to Connersville on Saturday, Sept. 27, to participate in the Spartan Invitational. The Richmond boys won the event. Richmond captured the first five places to record a perfect team score. Cale Newton won the boys race in a time of 17:30.71. Team scores for boys: Richmond 15, East Central […]
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Richmond sets new goals, paths to pursue
Richmond officials have drafted an updated comprehensive plan document that they say could shape community decision-making and help prioritize spending for years to come. Jennifer Barclay, the assistant project manager for HWC Engineering, presented an overview of the document during the Richmond Advisory Plan Commission’s Sept. 24 meeting. The city last created a comprehensive plan […]
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2025 savings expected to cover Richmond’s 2026 budget shortfall
The city of Richmond scrimped and saved this year, aiming not to spend all of its appropriated money. Mayor Ron Oler expects that more than $3 million will remain unspent, predominantly from open police and fire positions, and he plans to use most of that to fully fund the 2026 budget. The budget presented to […]
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4th Street Fair marks ‘Lucky’ 44th year
It’s a lucky year for the 4th Street Fair — the 44th annual — in Historic Olde Richmond. Thousands of visitors are expected to browse more than 140 vendors with arts, crafts and unique finds in the revitalized gathering. The fair is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 4, and Sunday, Oct. […]
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Attorneys: RCS athletic equity ‘well within reach’
Although a targeted audit of Richmond High School sports found no Title IX violations, attorneys say addressing areas of noncompliance will require “deliberate attention, consistent oversight and ongoing communication.” Richmond Community Schools board members said they are considering the attorneys’ six findings and 14 recommendations that could improve current and future students’ experiences. Some of […]
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RCS denies negligence in bullying suit
Richmond Community Schools has denied an accusation that its negligence led to four bullying and sexual assault incidents that resulted in injuries to a David W. Dennis Middle School student during the 2024-25 school year. Attorneys for Church Church Hittle and Antrim filed the school district’s response to a lawsuit the student’s family filed June […]