Community members came to Richmond’s center city Sept. 21 to see the upstairs of 720 East Main Street. Richmond Neighborhood Restoration offered tours of the newly renovated apartments and office space. Photographer Joshua Smith captured these images of the event for the Western Wayne News: Photos by Joshua Smith
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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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Richmond council defers DORA decision, advances budget
Richmond Common Council took the next step at a Sept. 18 meeting toward finalizing its 2024 budget, and no one from the community used the available public hearing time to speak for or against the budget’s details. The budget ordinance was tabled and is now in a 10-day waiting period before it can be formally […]
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Ken Griffey Sr. speaking at Richmond dinner
Cincinnati Reds Hall of Fame inductee Ken Griffey Sr. will appear in Richmond as part of a local fundraiser. Griffey, who was on the Reds’ 1970s World Series championship teams, is the guest speaker for Boys & Girls Clubs of Wayne County’s Smart Futures Dinner on Nov. 7. Griffey went on to play for the […]
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Richmond finish as NCC tournament runner-up; Freeman is match medalist
The Richmond Lady Red Devils finished second to Harrison (West Lafayette) in the North Central Conference golf tournament on Monday, Sept. 11. Richmond senior Lauren Freeman was the match medalist with a round of 85. The match was played at the Trophy Club in Lebanon, and the Lady Red Devils struggled to adapt to the […]
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DORA explorers: Richmond considers new alcohol law
People might soon stroll through Richmond’s Depot District sipping alcoholic drinks if council approves two ordinances presented Sept. 5. Mayor Dave Snow presented the ordinances that would enable the city to take advantage of a new state law permitting Designated Outdoor Refreshment Areas. The DORAs are exempt from certain open container laws, allowing alcoholic beverages […]
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RCS parent, graduate joins school board
Kimberly “Kym” (Brown) Pickering, a Richmond High School alumna who has four children attending Richmond Community Schools, was chosen Thursday, Sept. 7, to join the district’s board. Pickering was one of five candidates interviewed during the Sept. 6 special meeting for the at-large vacancy after Stacy Mopps resigned to again work for RCS in human […]
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RP&L customers will save some cents
A decrease in Richmond Power & Light’s Energy Cost Adjustment rate will save customers seven cents for each 1,000 kilowatt hours used during the year’s fourth quarter. General Manager Tony Foster presented the change to his board, which is comprised of Richmond Common Council members, during its Sept. 5 meeting. The board approved the change […]
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$25 million in improvements planned
Tireless effort brought Wayne County to this point of the Hoosier Enduring Legacy Program. A rigorous application process earned the county a place in the third HELP cohort. More than 900 people provided input about what their communities need, and about 100 people served on committees identifying and prioritizing projects for the best uses of […]
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New RSO music director makes debut
An upcoming concert celebrates great friends and great music. One of those new friends is Maestro Andrés Lopera, who is getting acquainted with area residents while starting his new role with Richmond Symphony Orchestra. “We couldn’t be more excited for Andres’ debut as the conductor and music director,” said Leslie Bolser, the orchestra’s new board […]
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Teachers’ union accuses RCS of unfair labor practices
Richmond Education Association leaders have filed two complaints alleging unfair labor practices against Richmond Community Schools and say they “are under attack from the administration.” They also have expressed concerns about RCS’ recommendation to cancel the teaching contract of the association’s president, who has taught for many years in the district. In a Sept. 6 […]