Ron Oler is running for Mayor of Richmond, Indiana as a Republican candidate in the 2023 general election. Reasons: As a lifelong resident of Richmond and Wayne County and three-term Councilman, I am ready to enact positive changes. Our city has experienced declining population, and employment, along with increases in violent crimes and homelessness. While […]
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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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Candidate Q&A: David Carpenter
David Carpenter is running for Mayor of Richmond, Indiana as an independent candidate in the 2023 general election. Reasons: I chose to run for Mayor because Richmond is falling apart. I want to restore this city to how it was years ago. The second reason is just like the saying, if you want something done […]
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‘Right place at the right time’: Stories of doing good
Three stories help Steve Davis illustrate how volunteering with Gleaners Food Bank of Indiana – or any service organization — can put people in a position to make unintended good things happen. Headquartered in Indianapolis, Gleaners serves 21 counties. It distributes food that might otherwise be wasted at low cost or no cost using local […]
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RCS hears concerns about teacher treatment, McBride purchase option
Three topics dominated Richmond Community Schools’ nearly three-hour Sept. 27 board meeting: Concerns about the potential dismissal of the teachers’ union president, the district’s 2024 budget, and opportunities to purchase McBride Stadium. Before the meeting that was moved to Civic Hall to accommodate a larger crowd, Richmond Education Association and Indiana State Teachers Association representatives […]
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Photos: Building restoration open house
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 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 […]