Inspired by Richmond Civic Theatre shows as a child, Kate Jetmore acted in Junior Players and RCT before performing professionally across the country. Now, after living abroad for more than two decades, the Richmond native is returning to serve as RCT’s executive director. After a comprehensive search, RCT’s board announced its new hire July 23. […]
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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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Making a winning move for youth
Richmond’s Logan Priest started a chess club to find competitors. Today, he leads the way in creating future ones. The Impact Chess Club meets Wednesdays, 6-7:30 p.m., at 717 S. Fifth St. in Richmond, to nurture young chess players. Priest, an Indiana University informatics student, learned chess from his grandfather at an early age. By […]
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A mummified Tiger
Hagerstown High School 2025 graduate Kaagen Kendall, currently a left-handed pitcher at Vincennes University, made his debut with the Flying Mummies with a 2.2 inning relief appearance in an 8-4 road win over the Rockford Rivets on Thursday, July 2. Kendall pitched two innings in relief in a 9-5 home win over the Madison Mallards […]
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Richmond’s farmers market vies for Ultimate Farmers Market award
Indiana Grown is including Richmond’s Farmers Market in its fourth annual Farmers Market Challenge. Richmond joins 49 other county farmer markets vying for votes to secure the 2026 “Ultimate Farmers Market” statewide title. The winner will be announced Aug. 8, capping off National Farmers Market Week. Indiana Grown is an initiative from the Indiana State […]
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Milestone Contractors to pave 8 city roads
Milestone Contractors will mill and pave eight stretches of Richmond roads during the next month. The city’s Board of Public Works and Safety on July 23 awarded a $673,299 contract to Milestone. The city received $332,941.50 in state Community Crossings funds and will cover $340,357.50. The roads that will be paved are: The board also […]
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Council weighs whether to scrutinize police or fire
Richmond Common Council members must decide whether the city’s police or fire department will be put under a microscope first. Those two public safety departments and the parks department — three large annual budgets — were identified for efficiency studies performed by Baker Tilly, the city’s municipal consultant. Ordinances for the parks study and the […]
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Homeownership 101 workshops planned
Attending an affordable home ownership workshop could help participants receive as much as $20,000 in down payment assistance. The Homeownership 101 series will be offered from 6-8 p.m. on four Tuesdays (Aug. 4-25) at Vaile Elementary School, 300 S. 14th St., Richmond. It’s open to those wanting to buy a home soon or who are […]
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City advances TIF district for AP Development
Richmond continues on track toward helping AP Development use tax increment finance dollars to help finance its Legacy on Main redevelopment project. During its July 22 meeting, the Richmond Advisory Plan Commission approved a Richmond Redevelopment Commission declaratory resolution that would remove seven AP Development properties along East Main Street from the original downtown TIF […]
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RCS collects school supplies
Richmond Community Schools is conducting its own school supply drive through Friday, Aug. 7. RCS officials say their family liaisons ensure donations reach students who truly need assistance. Items can be delivered or shipped to the district’s administration building, 300 Hub Etchison Parkway, Richmond, IN 47374. Most-needed items include No. 2 pencils, crayons, colored pencils, […]
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Original coffee shop owners open new event space
A new rental event space is opening at a familiar Richmond Depot District locale. The two-storied storefront at 185 Fort Wayne Ave. reopens next month in a full-circle moment for owners Mike and Terri Widau, who purchased it as the first Roscoe’s Coffee Bar and Tap Room site 17 years ago. The repurposed building is […]