A Richmond business owner was stopped with about $50,000 in cocaine and two semi-automatic handguns on U.S. 40 in Cambridge City, police said, and more related charges might be filed in the future. On Sunday, June 5, Wayne County Drug Task Force was investigating the sale and distribution of cocaine in the Richmond area, according […]
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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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Marquis Johnson moves on to State meet
Richmond Red Devil sprinter Marquis Johnson will be the sole area representative at the State Track and Field Meet for boys, to be run June 4th. Johnson punched his ticket for the prestigious event by placing third in the 100 meter. He was electronically timed at a blazing fast 11.05 seconds. Center Grove High School […]
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Keena Barker advances to State track and field meet
Richmond High School freshman Keena Barker will be the sole area representative in the state track and field meet for girls to be run June 3. The event will be held at Robert C. Haugh Complex on the campus of Indiana University, in Bloomington, Indiana. Barker held off Lanie Nicholson from South Ripley High School, […]
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Teachers union votes “no confidence” in superintendent, board
Fate of Early College program to be determined June 15 A majority of members of the teachers’ union for Richmond Community Schools have voted that they have no confidence in either Superintendent Dr. Curtis Wright or the school board. Meanwhile, RCS officials announced at the May 25 board meeting a reversal of one plan that […]
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New Ivy Tech leader hopeful about helping students, whole community
Preparing grads for high-wage jobs could improve local economy, social mobility Ivy Tech Community College recently offered an open house to welcome the Richmond and Connersville campus’ new leader, Dr. Walter McCollum, and help him meet more area leaders in health care, government, economic development, banking, higher education and other sectors through cookies and conversation. […]
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Sheriff’s office asks for help in finding man missing from Richmond
Wayne County Sheriff’s Office has been investigating the disappearance of Anthony “Tony” Mason Grap. Grap, 51, is a white male. He is 5’8” tall, weighs approximately 170 pounds, and has blue eyes and blond hair. Grap is missing from Richmond. He was last seen at his residence on April 2. Grap might be in need […]
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More than 1,000 Richmond properties cited for code violations
Common Council hears report; also grants industrial zoning request Richmond residents who see an eyesore or unsafe conditions can get the city’s help in getting it cleaned up. The city has ticketed 1,058 properties since the first of the year for tall weeds and brush, outdoor trash and unsafe conditions, according to Derek Hill, head […]
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Industrial park adding 326 acres
Goal of $4.4M purchase is to recruit large employers Nearly $4.5 million of land is being purchased to expand Midwest Industrial Park in hopes of luring large employers to Wayne County. Wayne County and the City of Richmond will buy a total of 326 acres from Toschlog Family Farms LLC at $13,750 per acre, for […]
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Plane vandalized a month after moving to veterans park
Just a month after moving a retired military airplane to Wayne County Veterans Memorial Park to be viewed by local residents and visitors, vandalism has prompted its caretakers to add a fence to protect it. On May 10, veterans discovered that a small door on the Grumman A-6E Intruder had been pried open. “Fortunately it […]
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Metal building co. plans 25-30 local jobs
A Tennessee company has expanded its plan for a manufacturing plant and the Richmond Advisory Plan Commission will recommend its proposal to the Common Council. Metal Max LLC plans to put up a 45,000 square foot building on the city’s west side, according to a proposal which received the APC’s approval. That’s nine times larger […]