Richmond Community Schools has narrowed some plans for facility improvements and expanded others. Some previously discussed Richmond High School athletics upgrades are being reduced in favor of improving its special education classrooms and building security. At its Nov. 25 work session, several RCS board members showed enthusiasm for some or all of the additional suggested […]
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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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Signals change at 4 U.S. 40 intersections
A few weeks after changing traffic lights at two busy Richmond intersections, Indiana Department of Transportation officials are planning four more changes at existing signals in early December. On or after Tuesday, Dec. 3, crews are changing the existing traffic signals at Richmond intersections of U.S. 40 eastbound/Main Street and 13th and 15th streets, U.S. […]
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‘I think we’ll be OK’
When Connie Ropp learned she could go inside her Sweet Blessings bakery and bistro during hours that crews aren’t demolishing the neighboring former Elder-Beerman building, she asked one question: Could she bake? The answer was: There’s no reason why not. “That’s a game-changer,” she said. “You just made me a very happy woman.” Sweet Blessings […]
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NCC honors Devil athletes, coaches
Several Richmond High School fall sports athletes, teams and two head coaches were recognized recently by the North Central Conference. All-Conference selection in Cross Country is based on finish in the conference meet. Keena Barker was the race winner in the girls race. Lauren Newton finished fifth and Katy Peacock earned sixth. All three were […]
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VanVleet chosen for All-Star team
Seton Catholic senior Bryn VanVleet was named to participate in the Indiana High School Volleyball Coaches Association All-Star Classic as a member of 1A/2A Senior North All-Star Team. For the season, VanVleet had 628 kills, 82 aces, 241 digs and 53 blocks. Her 628 kills ranked second in the state. For her career, she finished […]
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Knights pull away to defeat Cardinals
The Seton Catholic Cardinal basketball team hosted the Northeastern Knights at Earlham College on Wednesday, Nov. 27, in the season opener for both schools. Senior Grant Semler scored back-to-back to send the Cardinals to an early 5-0 lead, but the Knights battled back to tie the game at 9-9 on a Landon Scarrette field goal. […]
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Bulldogs slip by Cardinals
The Centerville Bulldogs improved to 2-0 on Saturday, Nov. 30, with a 63-60 win over Seton Catholic in a game played on the Earlham College campus. The Cardinals took a 17-7 lead at the end of the first quarter and continued to hold leads at halftime and at the end of three quarters. The Bulldogs […]
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Council OKs building, planning fee increases
The city of Richmond is increasing fees related to building codes, planning and zoning, and the next round of increases will probably not take as long as this one. Dustin Purvis, the city’s planning director, said during Richmond Common Council’s Nov. 18 meeting that the building code fee schedule that involves building, electrical, mechanical and […]
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Plan commission supports apartments
Construction might start as soon as March on three new apartment buildings planned for Richmond’s northeast side if Richmond Common Council approves a zoning change. At its Nov. 20 meeting, Richmond’s Advisory Plan Commission unanimously recommended that Chester Heights Apartments be allowed to expand onto nearly 2 acres that has been known as Berryfield Park. […]
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Library plans move for building repairs
Morrisson-Reeves Library in Richmond will move at least some of its operations to a temporary space while its building undergoes major renovations to address problems. The library said in a Nov. 20 press release that a recent facilities assessment revealed “significant issues” with the building on North Sixth Street in Richmond’s downtown, including deteriorated masonry, […]