Richmond will apply for more than a half-million dollars from the state’s Community Crossings program to pave 12 road segments next year. Richmond Common Council approved 8-0 during its Oct. 20 meeting an ordinance permitting submission to the Indiana Department of Transportation of a grant application for $584,446.50. The city would need to match those […]
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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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RHS grad leading Civic Hall arts center
Already serving as Richmond High School’s Devilettes director, Civic Hall Performing Arts Center’s new manager is settling into her added responsibilities. In a news release, Richmond Community Schools Superintendent Curtis Wright said 2003 RHS graduate Kimberly “Kim” Shipley is an ideal fit for the role she began in late September. He noted Shipley’s passion for […]
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N.W. 5th corridor study costs $174,000
Richmond will spend $174,000 to study North West Fifth Street and another $153,100 for design of a multiuse trail extension from the Depot District to the Cardinal Greenway. The city’s Board of Public Works and Safety approved contracts with Avenew, an Indianapolis consulting firm, and Clark Dietz, an Indianapolis engineering firm, with 3-0 votes during […]
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BZA allows accessory dwelling for family member
A Richmond family received permission to build an accessory dwelling for a family member on their South 22nd Street property. During its Oct. 15 meeting, the Richmond Board of Zoning Appeals voted 4-0 in favor of the request by Martel and Shannon Winburn for a special exception in the medium-density, single-family zoning district. The Winburns […]
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Commissioners consider fairgrounds parking lot
Wayne County’s commissioners plan to add 95 vehicle parking spaces at the county’s fairgrounds. They received a drainage report from Brandon Sanders, the county engineer, and Mike Sharp, the county highway supervisor, during the Oct. 15 commissioners meeting. The lot would be east of First Bank Expo Hall. Runoff water would be diverted to three […]
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New 2026 budget puts city ‘back on track’
Through a painstaking, line-by-line approach, Richmond’s second attempt at a 2026 budget progresses toward financial health and sustainability, but more work remains next year and beyond. Mayor Ron Oler appointed Beth Fields, the city’s director of strategic initiatives, to lead modification of the proposed budget that originally used unspent 2025 funds to cover a $2.3 […]
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Storybook season ends at regional championship match
Freshman Alexander Harrick (Richmond High School) took the first step toward his quest to the state finals by defeating Kyle Beck (Southwestern High School) in a regional semifinal match played at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 18, on the courts at North Central HS. Harrick won the match 6-0, 6-1 to advance to the regional […]
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Earlham hopes big cuts foster long-term survival
Hoping to continue its acclaimed liberal arts education offerings well into the future, Earlham College in Richmond is pursuing big cuts in staffing, educational programs and campus operations. In recent communications to its campus community, Earlham’s leadership said expenses have far exceeded revenue for too long. Following its board of trustees’ mandate to balance its […]
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RP&L’s union workers to receive yearly 3% raises
Richmond Power & Light and its employees’ union have agreed to a new three-year contract. Tony Foster, general manager of RP&L, received unanimous approval Oct. 6 from the utility’s board, which is composed of Richmond Common Council members, to sign the contract. It will run through Sept. 30, 2028. The contract with International Brotherhood of […]
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School’s new roof might not make the grade
Richmond Community Schools officials are concerned about the quality of Test Intermediate School’s $1.6 million new roof, and they want more information. At their Oct. 8 meeting, RCS’ board voted 7-0 to hire an outside expert to evaluate the new roof before making more payments to the original contractor. Two of four payments have been […]