Decades of ‘coal combustion residuals’ leached into groundwater Richmond Power & Light is continuing to clean up and monitor waste from the years when it generated electricity by burning coal, according to a new progress report. Complete containment is expected within this decade. Substances found in the waste have leached into groundwater at the site […]
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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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Youth Coalition working to reduce substance use
Drug Free Wayne County Partnership (DFWCP) created a high school-based Youth Coalition to prevent drug and alcohol abuse within Wayne County’s youth. So far, three high schools have started their own groups. In 2018, DFWCP was awarded the Drug Free Communities Grant by the Office of National Drug Control Policy. The grants support communities to […]
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RPD: Crime down in many categories
Deadly drug fentanyl more common than heroin Although most criminal activity in Richmond seems to be in decline this year compared to 2021, Richmond Police Department is finding some causes for concern. Richmond Police Chief Michael Britt gave a 10-month statistical update to the Common Council on Nov. 21. “There are not a lot of […]
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Tree sale becomes wise fundraiser
Richmond Family YMCA tradition celebrates 75th year Richmond Family YMCA’s Christmas tree lot has continued 75 years, through wars, economic challenges and other circumstances. But there’s a first time for something new to go wrong. Before opening last Friday, unexpected challenges had to be overcome. The first issue: The expected Nov. 19 arrival of 360 […]
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Restored McGuire Hall ready to host more local events
$625,000 work on iconic RHS tower next Known as a concert and drama venue for Richmond High School students in previous decades, the newly renovated McGuire Hall now welcomes more community events. The renovation has been a more than $1 million partnership between Richmond Community Schools and the City of Richmond Redevelopment Commission. A majority of […]
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RP&L measure passes by 37 votes; Zaleski, Mopps, Claypoole win contested school board seats
Wayne County voters returned many familiar faces to government offices, but a few new faces will be in leadership positions for Richmond and Northeastern schools. And, by a 37-vote margin, Richmond Power & Light will opt out of what the utility’s officials called expensive state rate studies. School boards Richmond pharmacist Peter Zaleski and former […]
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IU East researcher, panel to discuss battling misinformation online
As a part of its Media Literacy Week programming, Indiana University East will host a panel discussion on Thursday, Oct. 27 at 2 p.m. in the library at Hayes Hall in Richmond. Dr. Andrea Quenette, Dr. E. Scott Lee and KT Lowe will discuss battling misinformation online, how information and misinformation affect elections, and how the […]
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Morrisson-Reeves Library hires director
National search culminates with selection of Dena Little A Virginia librarian who previously worked in Ohio will become director at Morrisson-Reeves Library in early December. Dena Little will become the Richmond library’s sixth director since its founding in 1864, its board of trustees announced on Monday. “Dena’s depth and breadth of library experience, strong communication […]
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Developer planning 232-unit senior housing complex for Richmond’s southeast side
Independent living proposal coming to Plan Commission Oct. 26 A real estate investment company’s plan to build a senior living complex just outside of city limits on Richmond’s southeast side will come before the city’s Advisory Plan Commission Wednesday, Oct. 26. Powers Properties Investments LLC of Indianapolis is proposing a complex of two-bedroom multi-family dwellings […]
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Volunteers planting trees to cool down parts of Richmond
New program seeks to reduce temperatures, reduce energy use A new group of volunteers is creating shade by planting trees in the hottest areas of Richmond. The City of Richmond Tree Tenders Volunteer program planted trees in the Baxter Neighborhood on the city’s west side on Saturday, Oct. 8. They plan more tree plantings in […]