Richmond Symphony Orchestra conductor Guy Victor Bordo announced Thursday that the 2021-2022 season will be his 25th and final year with the local professional orchestra as he plans to retire. Read more about his career and upcoming concert plans in a future edition of Western Wayne News!
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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Police: Missing Richmond woman found safe
Mikaela Grace Estes of Richmond has been located and is safe, Indiana State Police announced shortly before 8 p.m. Friday, May 7. Investigators from the Indiana State Police worked with police officers from an out of state law enforcement agency who located and spoke with Estes. They verified she is safe and have no reason […]
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Reid taking vaccines to giant flea market
Reid Health is partnering with Franklin County Health Department and White’s Farm Flea Market and Auctioneers to offer a special COVID-19 vaccination clinic for area residents. As many as 300 vaccines will be available at the popular flea market at White’s Farm, 6028 Holland Road in Brookville, Ind., during the market’s hours of 7-11 a.m. […]
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Earlham, IU East offering virtual discussion on documentary featuring women in science
The Joseph Moore Museum and Department of Biology at Earlham College is screening the acclaimed documentary Picture A Scientist for 72 hours beginning on Friday, April 30. The documentary portrays discrimination against women in science and highlights three scientists writing a new chapter for women working in the field. The screening will culminate with a virtual panel and […]
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Free electronics recycling offered Thursday, Friday in Richmond
You can get rid of old electronics and appliances THURSDAY and FRIDAY at Seton Catholic High School in Richmond – even old air conditioners or dehumidifiers. (We mixed up the dates in our calendar in this week’s paper -our apologies for any confusion). If you have something not on the list, take it just in […]
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RHS grad named sole finalist for superintendent
A Richmond High School and Earlham College graduate could come home to become Richmond Community Schools’ next superintendent. After a nationwide search starting in September 2020, RCS announced Curtis Wright as its sole finalist on Tuesday, April 27. The public was invited to discuss Wright’s potential future with the district during a school board meeting […]
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Police: Man’s gunshot wound not life-threatening
A Richmond man was injured Monday afternoon after a shooting on the city’s northeast side. Shortly before 3 p.m. Monday, Richmond Police Department’s first-shift patrol officers responded to a report of a shooting at an apartment at 851 N. 16th St. Fragust D. Ford, 42, was located with a gunshot wound to the lower body, […]
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Local man dies in plane crash near Richmond airport
A Wayne County resident’s plane crashed Sunday morning in a field after takeoff, just south of Richmond Municipal Airport along Indiana 227. Judson J. Costlow, 78, of Richmond had taken off shortly before 8 a.m. to visit family in Arizona, according to Indiana State Police Sgt. Coley McCutcheon, the regional public information officer based at […]
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First Bank Richmond matching donations to IUE on #IUDay
In celebration of #IUDay today (Wednesday, April 21), Indiana University East launched its IU East Cares Crowdfunding Campaign. As the Indiana University community celebrates IU Day, First Bank Richmond is celebrating IU East with a $10,000 matching gift opportunity for alumni and friends of the campus for gifts made to the Chancellor’s Fund. The Chancellor’s […]
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Man dies after SUV collides with embankment, catches fire
A man has died after his vehicle vaulted over an Interstate 70 embankment in Wayne County and caught fire. Shortly before 11 p.m. April 19, Wayne County Sheriff’s Office responded to initial reports of a vehicle fire on Round Barn Road near the I-70 overpass. Richmond Fire Department and Richmond Police Department units arrived and […]