The Richmond City Employees Federal Credit Union has begun taking donations for Richmond Police Department Officer Seara Burton who was wounded Wednesday evening during a traffic stop at North 12th and C streets. On Wednesday evening, she was in “very critical condition” after being flown to Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton, Ohio. No updates have […]
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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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9 a.m. update: Police update spelling of suspect’s name
As announced before 1 a.m. Thursday, ISP has identified the suspect in the shooting of Richmond Police Department Officer Seara Burton as 47-year-old Phillip M. Lee of Richmond. At 7 a.m. Thursday, ISP corrected the spelling of Lee’s first name, adding one “L.” Police have not issued an update on Burton’s health as of Thursday […]
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1 a.m. update: ISP releases suspect’s name, details on traffic stop before officer shooting
While officers were speaking with a man whose moped had been stopped, he shot several rounds toward officers, police said, leaving a Richmond Police Department officer “in very critical condition” Wednesday night. Indiana State Police is investigating the officer-involved shooting that took place shortly after 6:30 p.m. on the city’s north side. Richmond Police K9 […]
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Richmond police chief: Pray for shot officer
Richmond Police Chief Mike Britt asked for prayers for the four-year officer who was in “very critical condition” after being shot Wednesday night during a traffic stop, saying the department is devastated. The suspect fired multiple shots before being chased and apprehended, said ISP Sgt. Scott Keegan, nothing the suspect also was shot. Keegan emphasized […]
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‘SpongeBob’ making a splash with new songs
Musical at RCT based on animated Nickelodeon series A musical about cartoon character SpongeBob SquarePants features original songs by a wide selection of A-list performers such as Steven Tyler and Joe Perry of Aerosmith, Lady A, Sara Bareilles, Yolanda Adams, Cyndi Lauper and John Legend. Starting Thursday, Richmond Civic Theatre presents “The SpongeBob Musical” for […]
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Five county bands going Friday to State Fair
It all comes down to Friday for Wayne County high school marching bands. The Indiana State Fair Band Day competition for 39 bands starts at 9 a.m. Friday. The overall champion will be crowned at about 11 p.m. after the Sweet 16 finals. Class and other awards along with the Sweet 16 finalists, will be […]
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Richmond’s encouragement of solar energy recognized
City designated as ‘SolSmart Silver’ in national evaluation Richmond has received the silver designation from the national SolSmart program, recognizing the city’s efforts to make it faster, easier and more affordable for homes and businesses to go solar. This designation recognizes Richmond for taking steps to encourage solar energy growth and remove obstacles to solar […]
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Police chief: No golf carts on streets
Richmond council told the open vehicles would not be safe in city traffic Richmond Police Chief Michael Britt wastes no words about letting golf carts roam city’s streets. “Let me be clear, I do not support permitting golf carts on the city streets of Richmond.” Britt told the Richmond Common Council on July 18. Britt […]
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Downtown Richmond U.S. 40 to be closed Friday
Westbound U.S. 40 between 9th and 12th streets in Richmond will be closed on or after Friday, July 22, from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. The Indiana Department of Transportation contractor Milestone Contractors will be installing stormwater pipe and manholes downtown. Motorists should slow down, watch for stopped traffic and drive distraction-free through all work […]
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$20M investment retains 100+ local jobs
Johns Manville workers train on new equipment A major equipment investment at a Richmond manufacturer is key to retaining more than 100 jobs and keeping the plant viable for at least eight to 10 more years, local economic development officials said. Johns Manville (JM), which makes insulation and commercial roofing, as well as glass fibers […]