A nearly forgotten part of Richmond sports history will be remembered at an event on Saturday, April 22. A benefit for the Townsend Community Center Inc., the Black and White Ball will recognize three men who were part of a group that owned racehorses from the 1960s until about 1980. “It was difficult for a […]
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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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RP&L approves minor rate relief
Richmond Power & Light residential customers will benefit from a dip in an electric rate this quarter. The savings are estimated to be about five cents for customers consuming 1,000 kilowatt hours during a month. RP&L’s board April 3 unanimously approved a decrease in the utility’s Energy Cost Adjustment rate. The ECA is in addition […]
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Richmond fire response continues as officials blame ‘negligent’ property owner
READ THE LATEST: Fire fatigue: Evacuation order remains as officials work to assess health impact 6:24 PM: Mayor announces press conference Mayor Dave Snow posted on Twitter that the fire is still active, that environmental hazard assessment is still happening, and that a press conference is planned for Thursday at 2 p.m. 5:40 PM: Red […]
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Richmond fire contained, water issues ‘frustrating’
READ THE LATEST: Fire fatigue: Evacuation order remains as officials work to assess health impact For Wednesday April 12 updates, read continuing coverage: Richmond fire response continues as officials blame ‘negligent’ property owner 9:00 PM: Mayor Snow says the evacuation order is expected to stay in place through tonight as the city waits for results […]
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Richmond council considers changes for tax abatements
An ordinance presented to Richmond Common Council during its April 3 meeting would change requirements and the award process for companies requesting city tax abatements, which are intended to incentivize economic development activity. Two immediate changes are raising the minimum investment by new businesses or expanding businesses to $500,000 from $250,000 and limiting personal property […]
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City water bills could rise 32%
Indiana American Water’s customers in Richmond could see their bills increase gradually to $14 more per month if a proposed rate increase is approved. IAW has filed a rate adjustment request with Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission, noting $875 million in water and wastewater system investments to be made through 2025. If the proposed rates are […]
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Color images emerge from explosion witness
Fifty-five years later, the painful images of Richmond’s downtown explosions are still vivid for survivors as well as those who lost loved ones on that deadly Saturday afternoon. Through extensive images, legendary Richmond photographer Ralph Pyle and local journalists documented the horrible day of April 6, 1968, and its aftermath. Nearly all those moments captured […]
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Bids due for county projects
Progress continues through a list of major Wayne County projects. Bids are due April 5 for a replacement generator at the Wayne County Administration Building, and bids for a new HVAC system at First Bank Expo Hall will be due May 3, said Steve Higinbotham, the county’s director of facilities and development, during a short […]
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Baby box, small theater among grant recipients
Twenty local organizations are receiving support for needs ranging from a Safe Haven Baby Box to scholarships for summer camp. Wayne County Foundation’s board has approved an allocation of $170,572 for projects through its Grant Cycle I and other first-quarter grant opportunities. Grants are made through gifts from individual donors who create funds to benefit […]
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City tags help return runaway pets home
City law requires registration, tags for dogs and cats A blue, star-shaped tag can help return an escaped dog or cat home to its loving family. It’s the first thing Richmond Police Department Animal Control Officer Desiree Durbin looks for when picking up a runaway pet. The city-issued tags, which are required by ordinance, help […]