Reid Health’s Community Engagement announced the 14 recipients of its third grant cycle in 2025. Regional nonprofits received a total of $100,000 with programs focused on supporting maternal, infant and children’s health. Area recipients impact communities in Fayette, Franklin, Henry, Randolph, Union and Wayne counties in Indiana, and Preble County, Ohio. Reid Health Community Engagement […]
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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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For a list of upcoming events in Richmond, Indiana, you can also visit our community calendar at WayneCounty.events. It has local arts events in Richmond, family events in Richmond, Indiana, and much more.
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RP&L expects progress on coal ash project
Richmond Power & Light hopes to this year begin the process of containing roughly 400,000 tons of coal ash on its property, General Manager Tony Foster told his board of directors Jan. 5. The Whitewater Valley Generating Station along U.S. 27, which was built in 1954, burned coal and created the ash from the 1950s […]
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City seeks $1.4M grant for new airport terminal
Richmond will apply for a $1.4 million grant to help construct a new Richmond Municipal Airport terminal. During its Jan. 5 meeting, Richmond Common Council unanimously granted permission for the application to the Federal Aviation Administration, which has funding available through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. The grant requires a $35,000 city match from airport funds, […]
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PHOTOS: Hyped for Hoosier history
Several Indiana University alumni from Wayne County are traveling to cheer for the No. 1 Hoosiers during the College Football Playoffs. Many fans celebrated IU’s recent 56-22 victory over No. 5 Oregon during the Jan. 9 Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl in Atlanta. IU plays University of Miami (Florida) for the championship Jan. 19 in Miami. The […]
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City food, beverage tax takes effect March 1
Diners at Richmond restaurants will begin seeing a 1% food and beverage tax on their bills March 1. Denise Retz, the city’s parks superintendent, updated parks board members about the tax during a Jan. 8 meeting. In December, Richmond Common Council enacted the tax, which was made possible by legislation passed during last year’s state […]
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3 girls advance to state finals
Wayne County sent 15 wrestlers from Centerville, Hagerstown and Richmond to the wrestling regional, and three qualified to advance to the state meet. Franklin Central won the event, Richmond placed ninth, Hagerstown placed 15th and Centerville placed 26th in the final team standings. The top four finishers in each weight class qualify to advance to the […]
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10 local wrestlers advance to regional
Richmond led the area teams with a second-place team finish and had three weight class champions at the Eastern Hancock girls wrestling sectional. Centerville finished ninth with one weight-class champion, and Northeastern finished 12th. Richmond Claire Abbitt won the 120-pound weight class, Ambria Tate won the 135-pound weight class and Key’Aysha Golden won the 155-pound […]
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New police contract provides 3% raises
Richmond Police Department officers will receive 3% noncompounding raises each of the next two years after agreeing to a contract with the city. During its Dec. 18 meeting, Richmond’s Board of Public Works and Safety approved the new two-year contract with the Fraternal Order of Police John Hennigar Lodge No. 63. The contract covers 76 […]
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Richmond boosts its WCTV support
Richmond Common Council pledged $250,000 to Whitewater Community Television during 2026. During its regular Dec. 15 meeting, council passed an amended memorandum of understanding regarding quarterly franchise fees the city receives from Comcast. The resolution originally promised 100% of the franchise fees to WCTV, up to $250,000; however, council member Jerry Purcell proposed the amendment […]
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Red Devils defeat Kipp Legacy, halt 4-game skid
The Richmond boys basketball team hosted Kipp Legacy (Indianapolis) on Wednesday, Dec. 17. The Red Devils snapped a four-game losing streak by defeating the Pride by the final score of 69-58. The Red Devils placed three players in double figures. Eli Hubbard turned in a strong performance to lead the way with 24 points. Thomas […]