The Centerville Lady Bulldogs opened their volleyball season on Saturday, Aug. 16, by hosting a round-robin match involving Centerville, Franklin County, Richmond and South Adams. The event was well attended, and fans got their first glance at two-time defending Wayne County Champion Centerville and the Richmond Red Devils with their new coach. South Adams was […]
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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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BZA grants variance for day care facility
A mom who’s passionate about helping children’s development now has the opportunity to open a day care. Sarah and Edison Perdomo purchased the house at 528 S. 14th St. in Richmond specifically for the day care, and during an Aug. 13 meeting, the Richmond Board of Zoning Appeals granted the Perdomos a variance of use […]
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Organization shares support for Social Security
As questions swirl about possible cuts to the U.S. Social Security benefit system, a nonpartisan Wayne County group celebrated the program’s past and hoped for its strong future. On Thursday, Aug. 14, nearly a dozen Wayne County Indivisible members gathered at 500 N. A St. to recognize the 90th anniversary of the Social Security system. […]
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Jurgens to head RHS boys basketball
Richmond High School could have initiated a search of the state or the nation to find a replacement for Billy Wright, but instead, they found the coach they were seeking in their own back yard. Richmond Athletic Director Robert Lee announced on Thursday, Aug. 14, that the RCS board approved Josh Jurgens as the new […]
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Third grade reading scores jump
School leaders say additional targeted efforts to help Wayne County kids learn to read by third grade are paying off, as about 90% passed a state test checking their progress. Four of the county’s five public districts and two of its private schools surpassed the state average of 87.3% on the 2024-2025 Indiana Reading Evaluation […]
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RCS approves 35 administrator contracts
Richmond Community Schools’ board approved current administrators’ contracts, heard from Richmond Art Museum supporters, and tabled some policy updates at its Aug. 13 meeting. Administration Board members initially tabled but then approved administrators’ contracts near the meeting’s end after getting questions answered. The approvals typically occur after July 1 each year. At a recent meeting, […]
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Industrial park growth fuels proposed sewer rate hikes
In 2029, Richmond Sanitary District’s residential customers could pay sewer rates nearly 23% higher than today’s, costing a 4,000-gallon-a-month user about $150 extra for the year. Pat Smoker, the sanitary district’s supervisor, presented Richmond Common Council during its Aug. 4 meeting with an ordinance that would raise sewer rates and the storm water rate. Council […]
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Safety training ‘crucial’ for RP&L
Richmond Power & Light’s workforce is younger and less experienced following recent retirements, making safety training “crucial,” according to General Manager Tony Foster. Foster highlighted the utility’s safety training efforts during the RP&L board’s Aug. 4 meeting. RP&L has adopted the American Public Power Association’s safety manual as its safety guide, and as a member […]
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City accepts dismissal of RPD major’s lawsuit
The city of Richmond is not pursuing further legal action after a special judge dismissed Richmond Police Department Major Adam Blanton’s lawsuit against Wayne County Prosecutor Mike Shipman. Mayor Ron Oler issued a news release Aug. 7 standing behind the lawsuit Blanton filed, which the city then joined, after Shipman placed Blanton on the county’s […]
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Library might need to leave downtown
Citing failing essential systems, Morrisson-Reeves Library officials say they could be forced to find another permanent location if Wayne County officials don’t allow the library to pursue more than $18 million in bonds for a renovation. MRL Director Dena Little and board members issued an Aug. 7 letter to the community noting a “pivotal moment” […]