The Centerville tennis team swept visiting Richmond in a nonconference match on Monday, May 11. No. 1 Singles: Ellie Cox (CHS) defeated Lily Hiltner (RHS) 6-0, 6-2 No. 2 Singles: Myleigh Hartman (CHS) defeated Taytem Rivera (RHS) 6-0, 6-0 No. 3 Singles: Madi Fralick (CHS) defeated Bristol Pruett (RHS) 6-0, 6-0 No. 1 Doubles: Hania […]
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Church honors local’s giving legacy
On May 2, Rock Solid Ministries’ parishioners gathered to honor the late Charles Eugene Watson with a memorial plaque to hang near the church at 1024 E. Main St., Richmond. The ceremony was led by Pastor David Eales, a friend who credits Charles for the building that became Refuge of Hope women’s shelter. Eales mentioned […]
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New RP&L bucket truck for line dept. to cost $229K
Altec Industries will provide Richmond Power and Light with a new 70-foot bucket truck. The RP&L board, which is composed of Richmond Common Council members, awarded Altec the bid during its May 4 meeting. Altec, the only bidder, priced the truck for the line department at $229,764. The utility budgeted $265,000 for the truck. Altec […]
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Land for 78 condos would need to be rezoned
A plan to build 78 condominiums south of Richmond’s Walmart requires the land be rezoned. The ordinance containing Christ United Church of Richmond’s rezoning request appeared before Richmond Common Council on first hearing May 4. Council President Justin Burkhardt referred it to the Richmond Advisory Plan Commission for a public hearing May 27. The church […]
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City saves $60K with mowing deal
All For You Lawn Care will receive more than $100,000 to mow Richmond’s rights of way. The city’s Board of Public Works and Safety unanimously approved two contracts with All For You Lawn Care. The first is for rights of way when authorized by the city’s code enforcement department. Total cost is estimated at $106,645.65 […]
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RCS public forums focus on future plans
Community members are invited to attend one of two open forums about future plans for Richmond Community Schools. RCS Superintendent Curtis Wright will lead the sessions that offer the public a chance to ask questions, share feedback and discuss the district’s strategic plan updates. The sessions take place at 6 p.m. Thursday, May 14, at […]
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UPDATED: RPD major resigns
UPDATE: On Friday, May 8, at 2:16 p.m., Richmond Chief of Police Kyle Weatherly announced that Adam Blanton had resigned from the department. Weatherly said RPD appreciates Blanton’s contributions and wishes him well. WWN has asked RPD to clarify when the resignation becomes effective. Original story: Major Adam Blanton is “in the process of transitioning […]
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Red Devils sweep twin bill at MV
Strong pitching performances in both games of a doubleheader helped the Red Devils sweep Mount Vernon’s Marauders, a potential sectional opponent, in Fortville on May 2. Game 1: Richmond 6, Mount Vernon 2 Cameron Rodriquez turned in a complete game performance, limiting the Marauders to three hits. Led by Darwyn Roman, who collected a double […]
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Council drives toward police vehicle solution
Eight police vehicles remain in limbo four months after delivery to a local dealership, but Richmond Common Council’s president says a solution is coming. Richmond Police Department ordered eight Ford Explorer Police Interceptors last fall. Wetzel Ford received them in January, but the 2026 budget did not include funding, leaving the vehicles on the lot. […]
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May 16 events honor Seara’s fitness, K-9 loves
Ami Miller only donned a bite suit once to help Seara Burton and her K-9, Brev, train. She won’t be in the bite suit May 16, but somebody will be for the Seara’s Legacy K-9 Trials. “That is one of my greatest memories of her and Brev with me,” Miller said of the one-off training […]