Generous donations from businesses and individuals have kept fireworks displays in Wayne County skies for many years. However, some years those donations are less than others, prompting sponsoring organizations to ask for help to keep the sparkly shows coming. Richmond’s Harry Ray American Legion Post 65 is in that situation this year. John Renfro said […]
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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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Resident request: Kill the weeds, please
Howard Price wants Richmond to look better. Price, who finished third in last year’s mayoral election, moved from litter to weeds when he addressed Richmond Common Council during its June 17 meeting. He expressed disappointment at weeds 2 feet tall in cracks between the sidewalk and curb and near stormwater drains along North J Street. […]
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Rededication celebrates Madonna’s restoration
Work to brighten, preserve and draw attention to Richmond’s Madonna of the Trail statue is being celebrated by residents as well as descendants of the sculptor and its model. Indiana Daughters of the American Revolution celebrated the July 2023 rejuvenation of its historic monument with a rededication ceremony and commemorative plaque unveiling on June 9. […]
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Richmond wants input on planting trees
Richmond requests that residents participate in a survey in preparation for replenishing the city’s tree canopy. The city is part of the Indiana University Environmental Resilience Institute’s 2024 Resilience Cohort to conduct a tree canopy assessment prior to planting and maintaining trees in areas providing the most benefit. Evansville, Warsaw and Elkhart are also participating, […]
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Zoning OK clears way for Helm Road furniture business
A furniture business is now permitted on a Helm Road property after a unanimous decision by the Wayne County Board of Zoning Appeals. The BZA approved a variance of use for Elam Glick to build furniture and shuffleboard games and add a detached 10-foot-by-20-foot retail showroom at 6074 Helm Road, a property zoned for agriculture. […]
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Fair volunteer surprised with state recognition
Wayne County 4-H Fair volunteers donate many hours each year without expecting any recognition and will continue to do so at the June 22-29 fair. However, fairgoers might want to know that a longtime volunteer received recognition earlier this year from a state organization that’s now led by another local resident. Joe Goebel of Richmond […]
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Despite being blind in one eye, Esther Etherington has always had a clear vision
Esther Etherington is blind in one eye, but she has never considered her loss of partial sight to be a disability or allowed it to stand in her way when she is determined to accomplish something. As a senior at Richmond High School, Esther advanced to the state finals in golf. Her high school golf […]
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Devils place 18th in nation
The Richmond High School bowling team participated in the 2024 High School National Championships, held June 8 through June 10 at Leisure Lanes in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Over 50 teams from 21 states, including Hawaii and Alaska, qualified to participate, with the top 16 teams advancing to the final round. Richmond finished 18th, only 32 pins […]
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RP&L customers will save a few bucks
Richmond Power & Light customers will pay less for electricity during the year’s third quarter. General Manager Tony Foster told the RP&L board, which is composed of Richmond Common Council members, during a June 3 meeting that the quarterly energy cost adjustment change will lower customer bills by 0.3284 of a cent per kilowatt-hour, which […]
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Hill House is for sale
Richmond Neighborhood Restoration has announced that the newly renovated Hill House is for sale. The house is the fifth residential property and was the “most difficult” to restore, Executive Director Roxie Deer said. The organization has been confronted with many challenges since the restoration started during the pandemic, in 2021. More than 50 volunteers and […]