Board of Health passes policy requiring third-party vendors pay Richmond Community Schools’ food vendor will be charged permit fees. The Wayne County Board of Health on Feb. 16 approved a policy that does not charge nonprofits or schools for their food-service permits; however, for-profit third-party companies that contract with schools will be charged. That would […]
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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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Parks department plans to polish hidden gem
Whitewater Gorge Park Activation Plan to feature river On a recent Wednesday the Bayly family walked the Whitewater Gorge Trail, taking advantage of sunshine and unseasonably warm weather. “We love this trail,” said Josh Bayly, who was with his wife Brandi and daughter Charlotte. On most warm days, the Baylys use the trail or Cope […]
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Imagination Library could expand statewide
Nonprofit aims to register all Wayne County kids for free books Leaders of an organization providing free books to preschoolers are “really excited” about a new possibility of partial state funding. Every Child Can Read (ECCR) has provided no-cost books to more than 5,300 Wayne County children since 2014. The Richmond-based nonprofit has more than […]
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Restaurant group’s ‘major gift’ supports recreational tennis
Amigos’ program for 100+ youth now has official home A youth tennis program now will have an official home on renovated courts, thanks to local restauranteurs. The El Bronco and El Rodeo restaurant group in Richmond has made a three-year financial commitment to support Earlham College’s recreational tennis programs. Earlham officials call the donation “a […]
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Commissioners plan to award opioid settlement money this month
Applicant projects were prioritized through scoring system Twenty-three applicants should know this month whether they’ll receive a share of Wayne County’s 2022 opioid settlement disbursement. On Feb. 8, the county commissioners set their commitment goal to help interested agencies apply for $25 million the state has made available in additional grants. Local matches are required […]
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Richmond, firefighters still at odds over 2023 contract
Council rejects fact-finding panel’s recommendations, negotiations continue Richmond Fire Department members continue working without a 2023 contract. Common Council rejected a fact-finding panel’s recommendations Feb. 6 with an 8-1 vote. There was no discussion prior to the roll-call vote, only a recommendation from Ron Oler, chair of council’s finance committee, that council reject the recommendations […]
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Church volunteers to serve as warming center
Oak Park Pentecostals planning a community services center A Richmond church has volunteered to serve as a warming center for the rest of this winter and is laying groundwork for a community services center. During a Feb. 7 meeting of a group that has been working on establishing emergency warming centers, Oak Park Pentecostals said […]
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HELP planning process seeks resident input
Meetings scheduled for all participating communities How would you spend $10 million to improve life here? Planning has begun for Wayne County communities participating in the Hoosier Enduring Legacy Program, and they’re ready to hear from their residents. Meetings are scheduled for the county, Richmond and the six towns participating in HELP, which is the […]
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Farmers invited to free breakfast by FFA
Three local Future Farmers of America chapters are inviting local farmers and anyone working in the agriculture industry to a free breakfast on Tuesday, Feb. 21, at the Wayne County Fairgrounds, 861 N. Salisbury Road, Richmond. “It is a way for our members to thank our farmers and local agribusinesses and celebrate National FFA Week,” […]
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Life now spirals upward
Community service comes partly from man’s own experience of homelessness One of the faces becoming recognized as an up-and-coming community leader has a story to share about his journey to Richmond. Doug Macias said one reason the effort to open a warming center became important to him is that he had spent time being homeless. […]