Richmond Community Schools officials and consultants are seeking ways the district can maximize revenue as significant costly facility needs loom, while minimizing the impact on taxpayers. During the RCS work session and board meetings of Jan. 10 and 24, which lasted about 8 hours total, some discussions centered around debt issuance, aging buildings, tax base […]
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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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$100K fund created to help with vision, hearing needs
A local couple has donated $100,000 to make a library’s facilities and materials more accessible to people needing hearing, vision or other physical accommodations. Dr. Jon and Suzette Igelman of Richmond have created a fund at Morrisson-Reeves Library (MRL) so the building at 80 N. Sixth St. can be an even more inclusive space for […]
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RHS alumna paints 4 McGuire Hall murals
In celebrating the county’s artistic and industrial heritage, two organizations are collaborating to introduce new permanent murals in a recently renovated auditorium. Richmond Art Museum and Richmond Symphony Orchestra are offering “Creative Vision” from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 5, at Richmond High School’s McGuire Hall, 350 Hub Etchison Parkway. Shaun Dingwerth, RAM’s executive […]
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Housing debate hits home
Caspar Arbeeny was hired by Belden right out of college. He was thrilled to find a good job during the pandemic. Once he began searching for living arrangements in Richmond, however, he was less thrilled. He detailed the struggle of finding a suitable apartment during the Jan. 24 Richmond Advisory Plan Commission’s public hearing about […]
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Wernle to end its residential services
Facing declining demand and challenges in maintaining required staffing levels, Wernle Youth & Family Treatment Center in Richmond will no longer provide residential services as of February, according to a statement released on Sunday afternoon. The organization, which provides therapeutic services for youth aged 10 to 21 who have exhibited behavioral challenges, said it will […]
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Companies receive tax abatements for investments
Menasha Packaging Company and Liberation Labs will receive tax relief for new local investments. Richmond Common Council unanimously approved Jan. 16 two tax abatements for Menasha, which was formerly Color-Box, and one for Liberation Labs. Menasha received a four-year abatement for personal property and an eight-year abatement for real property. Menasha expects to invest about […]
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Red Devils dominate Bulldogs 71-30
It had been nearly 20 years since Richmond and Centerville had met in boys basketball—last played on Nov. 27, 2004. On Saturday, Jan. 20, that changed when the Centerville Bulldogs accepted an invitation to travel to the Tiernan Center to face the Richmond Red Devils. In the last meeting between the two schools, which are […]
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Dragons halt Red Devils’ win streak
In a battle of heavyweight programs at the Tiernan Center on Tuesday, Jan. 16, the New Palestine Dragons defeated the 9th-ranked Richmond Red Devils by the score of 63-59 before a large crowd. The Dragons, who are a potential sectional opponent, have defeated Richmond in the last three meetings of the two teams. The game […]
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BZA ruling helps Milestone with I-70 bid
Milestone Contractors wants work from the upcoming Revive I-70 project that will expand the interstate, improve interchanges and update bridges. The company plans to soon bid on the first phase of Revive’s Wayne County portion, stretching from the Ohio state line to the Williamsburg Pike/U.S. 35 interchange, and its bid received a boost Jan. 10 […]
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A nice week for ice?
Ice carvers, fireworks, a chili competition, games and an ice cream eating contest are a few highlights of Wayne County’s 11th annual Meltdown Winter Ice Festival. The activities begin Wednesday, Jan. 24, in downtown Richmond and conclude Saturday, Jan. 27, with the Meltdown Throwdown carving competition and fireworks at 7:30 p.m. at Elstro Plaza, 47 […]