Residents came out to Glen Miller Park in Richmond on Saturday, Jan. 6 to enjoy the season’s first substantial snowfall. Whether on an inner tube, a plastic sled or just romping around on foot, the tumbling and sliding brought smiles and laughter. Only a few flurries are expected for the rest of this weekend, but […]
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Developing downtown
Commissioner Brad Dwenger spoke with downtown Richmond business owners, and what he heard convinced him to vote against funding for a downtown apartment project. Dwenger said during the Dec. 20 commissioners meeting that those business owners do not support the $36 million project at the former Elder-Beerman site. Commissioners did pass 2-1 the $2 million […]
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County asks for animal problem HELP
Wayne County’s commissioners continue seeking solutions for stray and confiscated animals. In 2023, the county had a relationship with Animal Welfare League, providing a $42,000 donation, but the shelter often did not have space to receive animals. Commissioner Brad Dwenger has opened a dialogue with HELP the Animals about a 2024 contract. Dwenger reported during […]
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Donated fairgrounds gazebo arrives
A gazebo provided by Wayne County Farm Bureau was placed Dec. 18 at the Wayne County Fairgrounds. The gazebo sits on the First Bank Expo Hall side of an intersection behind and between the Expo Hall and First Bank Kuhlman Center. The county plans to anchor the gazebo with 4×4 posts sunk into the ground […]
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$10,000 bid stuns crowd
During the last auction item of the night, a steady hum of casual conversations gradually faded into stunned silence, murmurs, exclamations and cheers as bids frantically rose toward $10,000. Those present at this year’s Depot Festival of Trees auction did not expect to see a five-figure record donation for a tree (which turned out to […]
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Thankful mayor lives his dream
A young Dave Snow dreamed about two things: being on the radio and serving as Richmond’s mayor, two jobs that connect with his hometown community. Mayors spoke to students, and Snow would hang on every word, fascinated with their work. Later, while a broadcaster, Snow knew Mayor Sally Hutton, who eventually encouraged him to try […]
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$25M won for revitalization projects
Community leaders are celebrating the award of a $25 million grant to improve the quality of life and place in Wayne County. The funds from Lilly Endowment Inc. were secured to help revitalize downtown Richmond and better connect it with the Earlham College campus on the city’s west side. According to the endowment’s Dec. 14 […]
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Lilly awards ’shock’ winners
Lorelei Guenther and Olivia Dudas both want to become teachers. Both are senior leaders in their high school bands. Both are grateful for the support they’ve received during their high school careers. And, both were surprised with full-tuition scholarships last week. Guenther, who attends Centerville Senior High School, and Dudas, of Richmond High School, learned […]
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125th Annual Exhibit shines light on local talent
Artists from Wayne and surrounding counties are well represented in Richmond Art Museum’s 125th Annual Exhibit by Indiana and Ohio Artists. In their jurors’ statement, Carol Ann Carter and Greg Hull said they were impressed by the caliber of work that was submitted for the show that has “not only stood the test of time […]
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Woman’s identity confirmed 41 years after her death
For more than 40 years, Misty LaBen didn’t know what happened to her mother, who unexpectedly disappeared just after Misty’s first birthday. Connie Lorraine Christensen had left Misty in the care of her aunt, but no one expected Connie not to return. Members of the large, loving family wondered if Connie, described as a transient, […]