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RP&L continues meter conversion

Richmond Power and Light expects to complete its transition to advanced metering infrastructure two years ahead of schedule, according to General Manager Tony Foster. AMI meters enable two-way communication between the meter and the utility’s office, Foster said during the March 4 meeting of RP&L’s board of directors, which is composed of Richmond Common Council […]

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Lions end Cardinal season

Liberty Christian and Seton Catholic, both members of the Pioneer Academic and Athletic Conference, renewed their rivalry on Saturday, March 9, for the Regional Championship at the New Castle Fieldhouse. The teams met Jan. 12 during the regular season with Seton Catholic taking a 67-57 victory. On Saturday, the Lions avenged the loss by the […]

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Documentary series to feature Richmond

A film crew will collect stories about Richmond’s history for a documentary. Mayor Ron Oler told Richmond Common Council members during their March 4 meeting that Ball State University PBS wants input from anyone with history and artifacts about the city for “Now Entering … Richmond.” The documentary is scheduled to air at 8 p.m. […]

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RCS shares challenges, achievements

Many of Richmond Community Schools’ elementary, intermediate and high school students are at least one grade level behind where they should be in reading and/or math.  RCS administrators provided data to board members at their Feb. 14 meeting representing various grades and programs. As Richmond educators shared several plans for improving student achievement, they acknowledge […]

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RCS studying possible re-org

Richmond Community Schools has hired Indiana consultants to conduct a reorganization study of the district.  As part of their resource analysis, the trio will review the possibility of reconfiguring grade-level combinations and implications for affected buildings and transportation.  RCS’ board and administrators would review the consultants’ suggestions but could dismiss them if they don’t think […]

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Council’s next to consider development

Concerned about traffic, drainage, crowding and home prices, many of the more than 50 people attending the Feb. 28 Richmond Advisory Plan Commission meeting wore buttons that said “Vote no on ordinance 2-2024.” They did not get their wish. Plan commission members voted 7-0 to recommend Richmond Common Council approve the request of 11th Street […]

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Cardinals defeat Vikings, advance to regional

Last season the Seton Catholic Cardinals endured the bitter disappointment of losing in the sectional championship game to Blue River Valley. But Saturday, March 2, was payback day when the Cardinals turned the tables, defeating the Vikings by the score of 38-34 to take the trophy back to Richmond. Jason Moynihan hit two free throws […]