Sunny summer days helped crews make significant progress constructing Richmond’s eighth solar park so that sunshine next summer will be capable of generating 6.1 megawatts of electricity. The addition of the solar park along U.S. 40 between Salisbury and Round Barn roads will increase the solar parks’ capacity to 46.88 megawatts during peak sunshine hours. […]
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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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Richmond program plans to plant 100 trees Nov. 9
A hundred trees will be planted Nov. 9 in Richmond as part of the city’s partnership with the Indiana University Environmental Resilience Institute. The planting plan was presented Sept. 3 to Richmond Common Council members by Thomas Hill, the city’s GIS coordinator, and Laura Karnes, the landscape and naturalist leader for Richmond Parks and Recreation […]
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Red Devils shut out Indians
Sophie Reising led a strong attack with four goals and an assist on Tuesday, Sept. 3, in Richmond’s 9-0 win over NCC foe Anderson in a match played in Richmond. Valerie Morales added two goals and Harlow Flanagan, Mira Hasecoster and Mallory Shelford each scored single goals. Noa Cox and Hasecoster were each credited with […]
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2nd-year conductor appreciates support
Changing up its schedule with Sunday afternoon and Saturday evening performances, Richmond Symphony Orchestra will offer seven concerts during the 2024-25 season. Andrés Lopera returns for his second season as RSO’s music director and has planned a variety of music for youth and adults. “I am incredibly thankful for the overwhelming support from the community […]
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Walk of Fame spotlights area’s recording legacy
Most signs of Wayne County’s nationally regarded recording heritage are tucked away in the Whitewater Gorge or in a museum. An upcoming one-day festival featuring live music is planned to celebrate that legacy more openly. Starr-Gennett Foundation is offering its Walk of Fame celebration from 3-9:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 14, at the Starr-Gennett Building, 101 […]
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Fake credit card reader found at grocery
Someone intending to steal shoppers’ financial data at a grocery checkout line might have been thwarted. Adam Blanton, Richmond Police Department’s assistant chief, confirmed a skimmer had been installed at Needler’s Fresh Market on National Road West. Blanton said the device is what’s called an overlay skimmer. It’s placed on a card-reading device to prevent […]
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Mayor: City needs funding
Mayor Ron Oler has an expensive project list. His necessary items include replacing Fire Station 1, a new building at the police garage, new buildings and bandshell for Glen Miller Park, replacing the Richmond Municipal Building roof, and rebuilding the corridor from Interstate 70 to U.S. 40 along U.S. 35, Williamsburg Pike and North West […]
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Tigers sweep Cardinals
The atmosphere and intensity in Chuck Mosey Gymnasium for the volleyball match between the host Seton Catholic Cardinals and visiting Hagerstown Tigers played on Thursday, Sept. 5, was reminiscent of a state tournament match. The match between two teams looking for consistency was electrifying from beginning to end. Both teams have great potential, but both […]
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School board discusses driver’s ed, cellphone policies
While reviewing policies during its Aug. 28 work session, Richmond Community Schools board members wondered if Richmond High School should start offering driver’s education. RCS teachers previously offered instruction during summer school, which some current board members took in the 1990s. An arrangement with The Link, a nonprofit Connersville driving school, ended recently, but members […]
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Plan commission OKs Eagle Trace upgrades
Rocks surrounding a drainage pipe from the Eagle Trace subdivision in Richmond contained a puddle of water last week, but the newly dug retention basin was just a dry, grassy depression. That barren area, though, represents progress. For more than 25 years, the subdivision accessible off Round Barn Road has not met some city or […]