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Larry Parker’s seen plenty of disagreements during four decades as a Richmond Common Council member. Even a fistfight on the elevator. So some strife during the past year between council members and between council members and the mayor wasn’t so significant, especially because council’s business proceeded during meetings. “I don’t think it ever stopped anything […]

Although donors recently fulfilled all items on the Emergency Warming Center’s online wish list, a new website is accepting financial donations and meal donations are being scheduled.  A Givebutter account has been created for financial gifts. Givebutter provides fundraising tools for national nonprofits such as Boys & Girls Clubs of America, United Way and Special […]

Despite this weekend being Wayne County’s 12th Meltdown Winter Ice Festival, organizers continue arranging new attractions to attract crowds. This year, animal friends will join the event.  The volunteer-led Meltdown takes place in downtown Richmond from Thursday, Jan. 30, through Saturday, Feb. 1. Admission is free, although a few events require payment. Live owls are […]

Foundational values such as trust, integrity, honesty and hard work, as demonstrated by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., are the keys to healing societal divisions in the United States, according to Nick O. Rowe. “To make this world a better place, the majority of us have to continue to do the right thing,” Rowe said. […]

In just a few days, professional ice carvers plan to return to Wayne County and dazzle residents and visitors with their unique creations.  Volunteers are again organizing the Meltdown Winter Ice Festival in downtown Richmond from Thursday, Jan. 30, through Saturday, Feb. 1. They’re offering several family friendly activities at or near Elstro Plaza, 47 […]

Some of the local business and nonprofit community’s brightest stars were celebrated Friday at “A Starry Night,” Wayne County Area Chamber of Commerce’s annual dinner. It was the largest crowd ever for the art-themed dinner, which sold out in about 24 hours despite moving to a larger venue, First Bank Expo Hall. Several awards were […]

Three local organizations are teaming to bring regional performers for a free community event. The program, called “Rhythm & Reflection: Honoring the Legacy of Martin Luther King Jr.,” will take place from 5-7 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 18. Morrisson-Reeves Library, Richmond Art Museum and Earlham College are offering the program at RAM’s McGuire Hall, 350 Hub […]