Morrisson-Reeves Library is offering its third community forum to unveil further developed plans that offer “a real sense of the building’s exciting new look and feel.” The identical library building masterplan community forums will be from 5:30-7 p.m. Tuesday, May 6, and 10:30 a.m.-noon Saturday, May 10, at 80 N. Sixth St., Richmond. Those attending […]
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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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Abilities Richmond receives council support
Tami Johnson founded Abilities Richmond because her son, Matthew, who has Down syndrome, needed the services. Now, the group serves 147 individuals with developmental and physical disabilities and is preparing a new South Ninth Street facility. Johnson spoke to Richmond Common Council during its April 21 meeting, explaining the program and requesting a letter of […]
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Wernle campus sold to Indy non-profit
The former site of Wernle Youth & Family Treatment Center in Richmond will have new life as a home for residential and outpatient services provided by Damar, an Indianapolis-based nonprofit that helps children and adults with autism and intellectual, developmental and behavioral disabilities. In a news release, Damar said it had purchased the 74-acre property […]
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Bulldogs and Red Devils cross the Ohio line for a large meet
The Centerville and Richmond track teams both traveled to Eaton, Ohio, on Saturday, April 26, to take part in the annual Dean Stoltz Memorial Invitational involving Bethel, Centerville (IN), Cincinnati Christian, Connersville (IN), Eaton, Oakwood, Preble Shawnee, Richmond (IN), Talawanda, Twin Valley South, and Wayne high schools. Centerville and Richmond both had multiple first-place finishes, […]
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Cards place 5th in 11-team field
The Seton Catholic track teams went to Noblesville on Saturday, April 26, to participate in the annual Guerin Catholic Invitational. The Lady Cardinals turned in a strong performance, capturing fifth place. The team of Jana Clemente, Jackie Clemente, Peyton Anderson and Brylee Roosa placed sixth in the 4×800 relay. Bryn VanVleet placed second in the […]
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Cardinals dominate 3-team meet at Wes-Del
The Seton Catholic track teams traveled to Wes-Del on Monday, April 21, for a three-team meet with Wes-Del and Cowan. The Lady Cardinals easily won the meet and again showed that they are a legitimate sectional contender. Bryn VanVleet won three individual events and ran a leg on the winning 4×400 meter relay team. Sara […]
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Health inspector: Richmond eatery removed rodents
A Richmond restaurant has addressed a recurring rodent issue, and no violations were found during its April 16 inspection, officials said. During routine inspections of food establishments earlier this year, Wayne County Health Department discovered evidence of rodents at the city’s west side Arby’s location, 215 National Road W. In March and early April, inspectors […]
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Firefighter, detective will be remembered
Wayne County first responders are mourning the loss of two of their own within one week. Milton-Washington Township Volunteer Fire Department firefighter Scott Adams died Friday, April 25. He experienced a medical emergency hours after responding with the department to a motor vehicle accident, a release said. Adams, 46, of Richmond, was also an advanced […]
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Police will collect unwanted medications Saturday
Two Wayne County police departments will collect unwanted prescription and over-the-counter medications for proper disposal. The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration sponsors the nationwide effort to keep the medications from entering the water supply or falling into the wrong hands. The last collection in October 2024 involved 4,644 sites nationwide and collected 629,953 pounds of medications. […]
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Burn victims hospitalized after explosion, fire
A Richmond man and woman were hospitalized with life-threatening injuries after an explosion and fire April 17. Forrest Tevis IV, 51, and Autumn Reed, 24, were found with burn injuries in front of a residence in the 100 block of Randolph Street in Richmond. They were transported to Reid Health, then flown by medical helicopter […]