Omen USA, a manufacturer of aluminum parts for the automotive industry, announced plans Monday, Dec. 10, to expand its manufacturing operations in Richmond, creating up to 200 new jobs by 2022. Omen USA, which is a subsidiary of the Israel-based Omen Casting Group, will invest more than $15 million to increase its production at 1600 […]
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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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2 found dead after apartment complex fire in Richmond
Two people died and seven people were treated Monday evening at Reid Health after a fire at a Richmond senior apartment complex. The injured included two firefighters. Reid Health implemented its mass casualty plan after the fire broke out at Interfaith Apartments at North West Fifth and West Main streets. Hospital officials confirmed one person […]
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Wayne County woman ejected from vehicle
A woman was ejected from her vehicle Friday morning (Nov. 2) after it went off the roadway in northeast Wayne County. Wayne County Sheriff’s Department responded to the single-vehicle crash shortly after 6 a.m. on Arba Pike north of Morrow Road. According to a press release from Sheriff Jeff Cappa, evidence at the scene indicated […]
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Richmond Police Respond to Fatal Shooting
A Richmond man has died after receiving multiple gunshot wounds at an apartment complex. Richmond Police Department responded to a report of a shooting shortly before 2 a.m. Thursday at the Genesis Apartments, formerly known as Country Club Apartments, in the 1000 block of South 23rd Street. Upon their arrival, they discovered the initial crime […]
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Boy’s dream comes true at rodeo
Last year, young Kevin Misener couldn’t make his annual trip to the Wayne County 4-H Fair to see the 3-J Rodeo because he was hospitalized at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital. This year, 5-year-old Kevin had a front row seat. Kevin, who has multiple health issues, learned to love the rodeo from his mother, Erica Stutts of […]
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Earlham president resigns after 1 year; Avis Stewart named interim leader
Earlham College in Richmond will undergo a change in leadership this summer, college officials announced Wednesday. President Alan Price has announced his resignation after leading Earlham College and the Earlham School of Religion since July 1, 2017. He will conclude his work at the college July 31, and will assist with the transition to new […]
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IU East wins 2nd game in national basketball tournament
Supplied by Indiana University East MEN’S BASKETBALL: IU EAST 82, OKLAHOMA WESLEYAN 77 (2OT) SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – Jaylen McKay hitting a floating shot in the lane at the buzzer in the first overtime to keep the game alive, and the top-ranked Indiana University East men’s basketball survived and advanced at the NAIA Division II […]
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UPDATED: Missing Richmond man found
A Statewide Silver Alert has been declared. Richmond Police Department is investigating the disappearance of an adult. Douglas Alan Kuntzman is a 61-year-old white male, 6 feet 2 inches tall, 160 pounds, brown/gray hair, and blue eyes. He was last seen wearing a brown coat and jeans. He was last seen Tuesday, February 20, in […]
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Random Act of Flowers Now at Reid Health
Flower power: Monthly distribution brightens day for patients, Reid staff The power of flowers is proving a monthly day-brightener for Reid Health patients and their caregivers, thanks to a program discovered by Reid Health’s Retail Manager Miracle Baker earlier this year. Baker connected with Random Acts of Flowers, a national organization that recycles flowers […]