Sales and marketing job description sent to consultant The Wayne County Fairgrounds is a county asset that provides revenue, and county officials would like to take better advantage of that opportunity. With a concentrated effort to update, renovate and repair the fairgrounds, the county hopes it becomes more attractive for rentals that generate enough revenue […]
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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Search for homeless shelter options sees new urgency
Concern over warming centers leads to meetings Community organizers are hopeful that concern over the lack of warm places for homeless people to shelter in Richmond will lead to development of a long-term program. Several people and community groups became alarmed in December when frigid temperatures were forecast for the Christmas weekend. The two existing […]
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After 5 decades, new auditor returns to office
Hoelscher confident in transition despite slow start Mark Hoelscher last served Wayne County as auditor five decades ago. While the auditor’s core role — tracking the county’s finances and paying its bills — remains the same, computerization has changed how the work happens. Hoelscher, who has discussed his inexperience with computers, and his chief deputy […]
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Through 5 decades, Paust’s service impacts city, county
Commissioner honored with Sagamore of the Wabash Ken Paust wants to make Richmond and Wayne County a better, more attractive place to live. For five decades, he’s worked to do just that as a Richmond council member, a county council member and, finally, as a county commissioner. “What is best for this county? What can […]
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Local artist puts Wayne County on state tree
A few months after completing murals where the Indiana Pacers play, a Richmond artist again is receiving statewide attention for her work in a smaller format. India Cruse-Griffin, who describes herself as a hand-painted collage artist, was asked to create a new ornament representing Wayne County on Indiana State Museum’s 92 County Tree. It is […]
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Lilly scholarship ‘opens up a lot of doors’
1 winner pursuing teaching, another weighs pharmacy, political science Rebekah Stanley needed to resolve a problem with her college financial aid application. Aubrey Morgan thought she’d encountered class scheduling difficulties for next semester. However, neither situation was true. Both Wayne County students were called out of class Dec. 12 on false pretenses. Instead, they were […]
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Shelter from the cold is hard to find
Without places to go, some people sleep in empty buildings With December’s lowest temperatures forecast for this week, a group of local people who work with Richmond’s population of people without homes are concerned about having warm places for them to stay overnight. The circumstances of two recent fires has added urgency to their concerns, […]
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Relocating remote worker chooses Wayne County
Make My Move has extended 5 more offers Make My Move has delivered a mover to Wayne County. Valerie Shaffer, president of the Economic Development Corporation of Wayne County, told the county commissioners Dec. 14 that the first mover has bought a home in Wayne County. Make My Move offers relocating remote workers incentives to […]
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Mayor, former fire chief share their views about Dec. 6 dismissal
Former Richmond Fire Department Chief Jerry Purcell and Mayor Dave Snow have further explained their views about why Snow removed Purcell from his position Dec. 6. Purcell wrote what he called an “open letter to the citizens of Richmond, Indiana” that he emailed Dec. 18 to the Western Wayne News and posted on his Facebook […]
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Wayne County shelters and warming stations
The Western Wayne News is sharing this list of area shelters and warming stations available in Wayne County. The list was last updated on Dec. 22, 2022. Call 211 at any time to get agencies available locally that can assist with overnight accommodations and assistance with meals and other necessities. Shelters Hope House, 121 N. […]