A truck left Interstate 70 during the evening of Monday, Aug. 12, and crashed into the New Castle Solar Array located at I-70 and Indiana 3, causing significant damage to several solar panels there. According to a news release from Whitewater Valley REMC, preliminary reports say approximately 150 feet of fencing and three rows of […]
Local news and updates from Wayne County, Indiana reportersRichmond
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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‘Mamma Mia!’ winding down run at Richmond Civic Theatre
Richmond Civic Theatre is opening its 2019-2020 season with “Mammma Mia!” The musical features songs by ABBA. For more information or tickets, call (765) 962-8011 or visit gorct.org Cast List Role Performer Donna Sheridan Lisa Boaz Sophie Sheridan Mikayla Mathews Sam Carmichael Andy Shepard Bill Austin Michael Johnson Harry Bright Stu Milligan Tanya Cresham-Leigh Jules […]
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Find Band Day photos from Richmond, Lincoln, Hagerstown, Centerville, Northeastern, Connersville, Union County, Winchester
Dana and Joetta Harris of DAJO Photos spent all day and evening capturing moments for local schools at Indiana State Fair Band Day. Find galleries of Band Day photos from Richmond, Lincoln, Hagerstown, Centerville, Northeastern, Connersville, Union County and Winchester through their link here: https://dajophotos.photoreflect.com/store/thumbpage.aspx?e=10462586 Photos are featured from morning and evening competitions as well […]
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Credit union aims to buy West End Bank
The sale of Richmond-based West End Bank to a Fort-Wayne based credit union is underway. The all-cash purchase and assumption agreement transaction was announced Aug. 1. West End Bank, which has operated since 1894, has four bank branches in Richmond, Liberty and Hagerstown. It had approximately $298.8 million in assets, 24,000 customers and 82 employees […]
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Richmond man hurt in shooting identified
On Monday, July 15, Richmond Police Department shared the identity of a local man who was injured in a July 12 shooting. The person shot has been identified as Joseph Deloney, 38, of Richmond. Deloney was shot multiple times, however the injuries were not life-threatening, said Capt. Curt Leverton of the police department’s Investigative Services […]
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2 more gas station robberies investigated
Richmond Police Department is seeking information on two recent reported robberies at convenience store/gas stations. Police are investigating the robberies separately, said Capt. Curt Leverton of Richmond Police Department’s Investigative Services Division. A robbery was reported at the Conoco station in the 1200 block of South Ninth Street at 4:42 a.m. June 30. The suspect […]
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Richmond woman arrested on preliminary murder charge
A Richmond woman faces a preliminary charge of murder after police were called early Friday morning to a home on the city’s southeast side. Richmond Police Department’s third-shift patrol officers were dispatched to 1512 S. Fifth St. for a report of a possibly injured person shortly before 1 a.m. Upon arrival, officers located Kirsten Holland, […]
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5 teens, 20-year-old arrested after police report vehicle at 100 mph
Shortly before midnight Tuesday, June 25, Indiana State Police Trooper Earnest Paige was sitting on I-70 around the 119-mile marker when he reported clocking a westbound Kia at 100 miles per hour in the 70 mph zone. As he pulled out to catch up to the vehicle, Page saw it swerve into the right lane, […]
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Richmond Shakepeare Festival productions underway
The Richmond Shakespeare Festival offers a professional theater experience in the cradle of recorded jazz near downtown Richmond. For this summer’s season, the Richmond Shakespeare Festival presents “The Tempest” and “Hamlet” in rotating repertory on weekends through July 6 in the Whitewater Gorge Park. Performing in a covered outdoor venue, the Starr-Gennett Pavilion at 201 […]
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Police respond to store robbery
Richmond Police Department is looking for a man who they say robbed a local convenience store/gas station. At about 5:45 a.m. Wednesday, June 12, RPD’s third-shift patrol officers were dispatched to the 1200 block of South Ninth Street in Richmond to a report of a robbery. Officers learned a man not known by the staff […]