Richmond Community Schools has welcomed a new administrator and paused an automatic contract renewal for another, celebrated summer school results, and rejected an athletics facility bid during its July 9 meeting. Principal hire Trent Pipes has been selected as assistant principal at Test Intermediate. He was previously a special education teacher at Vaile Elementary. Summer […]
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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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Schools confront language, math proficiency rates
For another year, state testing results show that students in most Wayne County school districts are struggling with academic performance in English and math, although there were some gains. While many performed close to Indiana’s statewide proficiency percentages, students in most local districts demonstrated well below 50% proficiency in both subjects. Only approximately 16.2% of […]
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Garage demolition receives Historic Preservation OK
Renowned architect John Hasecoster designed the Free Classic-style home at 1907 E. Main St. in Richmond late in the 19th century, but the garage currently behind the historic home wasn’t built until after Hasecoster sold the property. Now, that deteriorated garage, which is about 95 years old, will be demolished. Property owner Jack Cruse received […]
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Bands compete in Jay County, Muncie shows
Wayne County bands continued testing their skills in weekend competitions leading up to Indiana State Fair Band Day. The weekend contests are Central Indiana Track Show Association events. Portland Hagerstown and Lincoln competed in the Jay County Lions Band Contest in Portland on Friday, July 18. Centerville had planned to compete, but when wet conditions […]
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Chanticleer adds Centerville concert venue
Just one year shy of a major milestone, Chanticleer String Quartet is continuing to offer free performances in new and traditional locations. It’s time for the Richmond-based ensemble’s 49th annual Summer Festival, which draws performers from around the country. The quartet and its guest artist, saxophonist Paul Klemperer, will play eight concerts in 12 days […]
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RP&L studies its costs and rates
When Richmond Power & Light left the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission in 2022, the utility’s board retained the new requirement that RP&L conduct a cost of service and rate study every five years. The 2020 study resulted in rate increases phased across three years, and to meet the five-year requirement, a new study is underway […]
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Wawa receives approval for pylon sign
The Wawa gas station and convenience store under construction along Williamsburg Pike received Richmond Board of Zoning Appeals variances for a pylon sign July 9. The 3-0 vote permits Wawa’s sign to be 27 feet tall and 330.75 square feet, exceeding the maximums of 10 feet and 200 square feet in the industrial commercial zoning […]
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82 planned new houses start at about $300K each
As officials and developers work to address housing needs, more details are now available about proposed home and lot sizes and prices for five Wayne County unfinished subdivisions. $26 million will be invested to build eighty-two single-family homes, with support from Wayne County’s new Housing Accelerator Program. Half of the homes will be in Cambridge […]
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Blue Regiment’s win ends 2-decade wait
After organizing 20 Archway Classic marching band competitions, 2025 will stand out in Blue Regiment history. Saturday’s event was the first time Centerville Senior High School took home the top prize in its own contest. With a score of 55.625, Centerville’s “Jestures” show won by more than half a point over Richmond’s “Shut Up and […]
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New branding reflects city’s arts, industry
Richmond Common Council members saw a new visual identity for the city during their July 7 meeting. A new Richmond logo developed through a branding process features an arched “Richmond” reminiscent of a vintage iron bridge and a mark that suggests the arts, roses and historic architecture, according to a presentation by Erica Deutsch, director […]