Researcher finds more details about previously unknown sacrifice on 29th birthday Philip Riley and his wife came to Wayne County from Ireland in pursuit of a better life. However, the father of three died on his 29th birthday while fighting a fire in downtown Richmond on Oct. 28, 1860. Riley’s death had not been included […]
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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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Victims can get help from anywhere
Advocates now meeting domestic violence, sex assault survivors in 8 counties Local advocates for survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault say they are trying creative ways to reach residents in need of services, and those efforts are paying off as their number of clients rises. A Better Way, formerly known locally as Genesis of […]
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Summit will address childhood immunization
Children have not been getting their shots during the pandemic For more than a century, public health in the United States has consistently improved because of advances in medical science and personal care. But for nearly three years, a key component of that march of progress has wavered and started to retreat. Public health officials […]
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Even without state oversight, RP&L would maintain rate-setting procedures
City utility pledges to meet standards, customer safeguards, but wants to avoid costly process Even if Richmond residents vote to remove the city-owned electric company from state jurisdiction, Richmond Power & Light’s local board of directors says it will still follow rate-setting procedures used by the Indiana Utilities Regulatory Commission, according to a resolution approved […]
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Photo gallery: Funeral, procession for RPD K-9 Officer Seara Burton
Photos by Bob Hansen/Western Wayne News
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End of watch recording for Officer Seara Burton
Wayne County Emergency Communications Dispatch has shared the final call for Richmond Police Department K-9 Officer Seara Burton. After Monday’s service at Richmond High School concluded, Burton’s hearse paused in front of her vehicle parked on the lawn of Richmond Municipal Building for the moving end-of-tour dispatch. The dispatch is called a 10-42 in the […]
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Health officials urge booster vaccinations
If history is a guide, COVID will spike again over the winter Although the COVID-19 pandemic might be waning, the Wayne County Health Department is encouraging people to keep their vaccinations up to date, with the next few months expected to be an important time in preventing a resurgence of the illness. And because the […]
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County plans Heiney Road bridge replacement
75-year-old bridge has been closed since 2016 Wayne County is planning to spend nearly $1.8 million to replace a bridge south of Hagerstown that has been closed since 2016. Most of the cost will be borne by federal funding. The Wayne County Highway Department will have a public hearing about its plans to replace the […]
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Our community grieves
First responders from around nation attend K-9 officer’s visitation, funeral Wayne County eagerly has courted many events to draw visitors over the years for its arts and culture, agriculture and recreation amenities. However, no one ever wanted U.S. law enforcement officers to visit Richmond for a calling and funeral to mourn one of their own, […]
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Burton notebook: School plans, traffic updates, fake fundraising account removed
School plans Two Wayne County school districts will not be in their buildings on Monday so faculty, staff and students can attend K-9 Officer Seara Burton’s funeral at 11 a.m. in Richmond High School’s Tiernan Center if desired. Two other districts are planning an early dismissal to avoid families being caught up in Burton’s funeral […]