Eighth grader Taytem Rivera sat next to Mayor Ron Oler during the May 5 Richmond Common Council meeting as the city’s honorary Mayor for the Day. She might return one day, occupying Oler’s seat. Or that of A.J. Sickmann, the city’s corporate counsel. “I definitely think it’s going to help shape what I want to […]
Local news and updates from Wayne County, Indiana reportersRichmond
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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Devil named NCC Coach of Year
The Richmond High School track teams traveled to Lafayette Jefferson High School on Friday, May 9, for the North Central Conference track and field meet. The Lady Red Devils were crowned team champions, the boys turned in a strong performance to take fourth place and RHS head coach Hunter Lambright was named girls Coach of […]
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Teens showcase creativity at all-county exhibit
Gummy bears, sharks and penguins are among the subjects that local high school students drew, painted or sculpted for the All Wayne County High School Art Exhibition. The display is open through May 17 at Richmond Art Museum, 350 Hub Etchison Parkway. Hours are 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays, and admission is free. Students from Centerville, […]
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2 orchestras offer ‘Bluey,’ Berlioz
With selections ranging from a children’s cartoon theme to a harp concerto, two orchestras will perform for all ages on Saturday, May 10. Richmond Symphony Orchestra concludes its season with “A Finale Fantastique” at 7:30 p.m. in Civic Hall, 380 Hub Etchison Parkway. Selections include Debussy’s “Prelude to the Afternoon of a Faun,” Gliere’s “Harp […]
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RCS reviewing student support needs
Richmond Community Schools is evaluating data on student attendance, grades and behavior, and how often students are accessing social services, as they try to meet their various needs. At RCS’ April 23 board meeting, Bridget Hazelbaker, director of student support and communications, and Elizabeth Markward, assistant superintendent of elementary education, described student support service partnerships. […]
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Free copies of ‘The Wild Robot’ offered
Wayne County kids and families are encouraged to all read the same book in the coming weeks. Every Child Can Read, a local nonprofit, is offering a new initiative, Wayne County Reads. Sixteen sponsors have defrayed the cost of distributing multiple copies of one common book at five libraries and a bookstore. Free copies of […]
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Hibberd student wins civics bee
Students from Hagerstown, Northeastern and Richmond schools qualified for Indiana’s civics bee after showcasing their knowledge and leadership ideas close to home. Twenty middle school students and two alternates were selected to participate in Wayne County’s contest, which took place April 25 at Indiana University East in Richmond. Taytem Rivera, a student at Richmond Community […]
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Cardinals win 12-team Park Tudor Invitational
Seton Catholic captured the team title on Friday, May 2, at the Park Tudor Invitational in Indianapolis. The Lady Cardinals finished with a total of 86 points, three more than the host school. Sara Swinney turned in an incredible performance, winning the 200 meter, the 400 meter and finishing second in the 100 meter. Bella […]
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Red Devils win 3-team meet
The Richmond track teams, coming off team titles at the Stoltz Invitational in Eaton, Ohio, the previous weekend, traveled to Rushville on Thursday, May 1, to compete in a three-school meet at Rushville and Hauser. Both Richmond teams won. The Lady Red Devils won with 80 points, and the Red Devil boys won with 72 […]
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Surplus produce will feed those in need
As coordinator of Richmond Farmers Market, Hannah Snoddy has watched vendors haul away unsold produce every time the market closed, and Snoddy knew Wayne County families could use that nutritious food. Many families struggle with food insecurity, not knowing where they’ll get their next meal, especially a healthy one. According to a Gleaners Food Bank […]