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Wernle ends outpatient services, dismisses most staff

Following a Jan. 28 announcement that it was ending its residential treatment services, Wernle Youth & Family Treatment Center in Richmond said in a statement March 2 that it is also ending its outpatient services, dismissing its service staff and working to evaluate future opportunities. “The infrastructure needed to continue those services is cost prohibitive […]

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Student, professor honored for Building Bridges 

A 2023 Richmond High School graduate and an Indiana University East associate professor have received statewide recognition. One student and one additional community member (faculty, staff, local organization, etc.) from each IU campus and IU’s School of Medicine are recognized each year with the Building Bridges Award for promoting equality, diversity, inclusion and respect.  Honorees demonstrate […]

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Devils capture 20th win at Jeff

The Richmond Red Devils traveled to Lafayette Jefferson on Thursday, Feb. 22, in search of their 20th win and sole possession of third place in the final North Central Conference standings. The Red Devils did not have the start they hoped for, quickly falling behind 11-2. The Red Devils last played on Feb. 10, and […]

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RHS swimmer places 16th

The state swim meet kicked off Friday, Feb. 23, at the Indiana University Natatorium, on the campus of Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis. Preliminary rounds were conducted; the top eight finishers in each event advanced to the championship round, and the ninth through 16th place finishers advanced to the consolation round, both on Saturday, Feb. 24.   […]

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What’s planned for Richmond’s former Steak ’n Shake site?

A popular restaurant for chicken sandwiches plans a Wayne County location. A petition before Richmond’s Board of Zoning Appeals indicates a Chick-fil-A restaurant is planned for the former Steak ’n Shake location at 5901 National Road E. Chick-fil-A Inc. of Atlanta, Georgia, is the applicant requesting five variances of development standards for the location. The […]

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RCS board extends leader’s contract

Richmond Community Schools’ board has extended Superintendent Curtis Wright’s contract for a few more years.  During its Feb. 14 meeting, the board approved a contract with Wright from July 1, 2023, through June 2026.  Then, starting this July, Wright’s contract may automatically be extended yearly unless the board or Wright say they don’t want an […]