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TRAFFIC LIGHT OR ROUNDABOUT SUGGESTED FOR INTERSECTION OF S. 37TH AND HODGIN
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(Richmond, IN)--One of the biggest concerns of the proposed Smith Hill project, which would add up to 265 residential units consisting of 167 single-family homes to Richmond’s southeast side, is its impact on traffic. Now, the results of a traffic study have become available. The study was conducted by HWC Engineering. It concludes that the development will not have a major impact on traffic along South 37th, Hodgin Road, Garwood Road, or U.S. 40. It does, though, suggest that either a traffic light would have to be installed or a roundabout constructed at the intersection of South 37th and Hodgin Road. The study also identifies ongoing problems on U.S. 40 at the intersections of Elks Road and Garwood Roads, but claims the Smith Hill development would not make those problems any worse than they already are. The issue goes before the Plan Commission in about three weeks.
MOTORCYCLIST KILLED IN CRASH ON STATE ROUTE 121
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(Darke County, OH)--There was a fatal crash involving a motorcycle in Darke County on Thursday. It happened late Thursday afternoon on State Route 121 at the entrance to Wayne Lakes. Investigators say 78-year-old Charlene Flatter turned directly into the path of an oncoming motorcycle being driven by 52-year-old Rickie Hess Junior. Hess was pronounced dead at the scene. Flatter was not injured.
SETON, RHS RUNNERS TO COMPETE AT CROSS-COUNTRY STATE
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(Terre Haute, IN)--Saturday is a big day for three area runners competing at the IHSAA state cross country championship in Terre Haute. That includes Seton sophomore Hayden Neagle. Hayden is the first Seton girl to compete at the state since 2017. RHS runners Cale Newton and Dash Thacker will also be competing. Best of luck to Hayden, Cale, and Dash.
12-YEAR-OLD ARRESTED FOR GUN POSSESSION IN RICHMOND
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(Richmond, IN)--There have been more incidents in Richmond involving kids with guns. On Wednesday, Richmond police released details on an arrest that occurred Tuesday on South 9th. A 12-year-old boy was taken into custody for unlawful carrying of a handgun. The boy was arrested along with Robert White-Martinez, who was charged with intimidation with a deadly weapon. Then, Wednesday night, 18-year-old Luis Wool was taken into custody in the area of Linda Lane and Sylvan Nook Drive in Richmond and charged with intimidation with a deadly weapon and pointing a firearm. Details of what led to that charge have not been released. Wool was in the process of bonding out of jail at 4:30 Thursday morning.
Note: The accompanying mugshot is of Wool, not of the 12-year-old boy.
RICHMOND AVENUE BRIDGE NOW SET FOR REOPENING IN ABOUT TWO WEEKS
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(Richmond, IN)--Wayne County Commissioners on Wednesday addressed the policy of prayer before public governmental meetings. The policy would allow each local body to sets its own parameters involving prayer. Commissioners were split on the issue. Here’s Jeff Plasterer: "While I support prayer, I also believe that, in this case, government and religion should remain as separate as possible." Aaron Roberts had a different point of view. "The phrase 'separation of church and state' does not actually appear in the U.S. Constitution," Roberts said. The vote passed by a 2-1 margin.
U.S. CAPITOL CHRISTMAS TREE TO STOP IN RICHMOND
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(Richmond, IN)--Many people nowadays transition straight from Halloween to Christmas. So, when this happens, it will seem well into the Christmas season. Two weeks from Saturday, the U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree will be making a stop in Richmond on its way to Washington, D.C. The Wayne County Area Chamber of Commerce says it envisions a family-friendly series of events centered around the tree’s stop in downtown Richmond. Thursday, Richmond’s Board of Public Works will address planned street closures to allow those events to take place.
SIM HODGIN TO REMAIN CLOSED THROUGH DECEMBER
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(Richmond, IN)--Sim Hodgin Parkway in Richmond won’t be reopening any time soon. That road, which cuts through the Whitewater Gorge, has been closed for several months to allow for removal of the Weir Dam and for work on a railroad bridge. Part of the reason for the extended closure is that drivers have driven around barricades. Here’s Aaron Stevens with RPD: "There were some cars that had broken through the barricades. Average speeds on them approaching that area were in excess of 45 miles per hour." When will Sim Hodgin reopen? "I hope it's sometime in December," Stevens said. The Board of Works has approved the extended closure.
FAMILY, FRIENDS, AND ASSOCIATES REMEMBER JOHN CATEY
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(Richmond, IN)--He held numerous titles in his nine decades in Wayne County. Family, friends, and associates of John Catey are remembering all of those contributions. Catey died Sunday afternoon. Catey joined the Wayne County Sheriff’s Department in 1958 and became sheriff in 1970 and would serve in state leadership roles in that capacity. In the 1980’s, he became a Wayne County Council member and then a Wayne County Commissioner. He was also on the board at Reid Health during construction of its new facility. Service has been set for 1 o’clock Friday afternoon at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Richmond. John Catey was 92.
IU EAST EXPANDS SEAMLESS ADMISSION PROGRAM
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(Greenville, OH)--IU East is expanding its Seamless Admission program. That’s the program that automatically admits high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors who have GPA’s of 2.5 or higher. IU East has now partnered with Greenville High School to introduce 400 students there to the program. IU East began the program with Richmond High School last year.
MAN SURRENDERS ON CHILD SEX ABUSE CHARGES
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(Richmond, IN)--A suspect in a child sexual abuse case turned himself in at the Wayne County Jail Monday afternoon and has already bonded out. 21-year-old Sawyer Knott is charged with possession of child sex abuse material and child exploitation. Details of what led to those charges have not yet been obtained. A warrant for Knott’s arrest was issued last Friday after a judge found probable cause in the case.
3 OF 10 RCS STUDENTS ARE CHRONICALLY ABSENT
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(Richmond, IN)--Last week, Kicks 96 and 101.7 The Point News reported on Richmond Community School enrollment figures. Now, here’s a look at another number…chronic absenteeism. A student is described a chronically absent if he or she misses at least ten days in a school year. Absenteeism has been a recent focus of RCS administrators. The good news is that Richmond’s rate of chronic absenteeism is coming down; the bad news is that it remains very high. According to new numbers from the state, 30% of RCS students were chronically absent last year. That's down from 33% the year before. No other public school in Wayne County is even close to Richmond's 30% number. Centerville’s number is 10%. Northeastern’s chronically absent rate is 8%.
MEASLES CASES RISE, WAYNE COUNTY CONTINUE'S TO HAVE STATE'S MOST CASES
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(Wayne County, IN)--Measles cases in Indiana are up in the last week, and Wayne County continues to have the most confirmed cases in the state. According to the Department of Health’s dashboard, which was updated on Friday, Wayne County now has 14 confirmed cases of measles. Wayne County Health Officer Dr. Jennifer Bales recently said there could be more cases. "There is concern that there are undocumented cases in the community. But, you can only document cases if there is testing and it is confirmed," Bales said. The number of cases of measles statewide jumped by about 30% just last week. Randolph County has two cases. No other Whitewater Valley county has any.
SUSPECT JAILED AFTER STABBING CALL
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(Richmond, IN)--A domestic issue on Richmond Avenue escalated on Saturday. When police arrived on a stabbing call, they took 57-year-old William Mills into custody on a charge of domestic battery with a deadly weapon and criminal mischief. Mills has bonded out of jail. The victim’s injuries were determined to be non-life-threatening.
MAN JAILED AFTER ALLEGEDLY RETALIATING AGAINST A TESLA
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(Richmond, IN)--One man allegedly chose an unusual form of retaliation when someone parked a Tesla where he thought it shouldn’t have been parked. It happened over the weekend in the 100 block of North West E Street in Richmond. 37-year-old Johnathon Weiss allegedly went after the Tesla with his own bodily waste, whatever that may have been. Weiss was booked into the Wayne County Jail on a charge of Malicious Mischief with human blood, semen, urine, or fecal waste contact. Weiss has since been released.
WAYNE COUNTY'S 2027 GENERAL FUND BUDGET APPROVED
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(Richmond, IN)--Wayne County leaders this week passed the county’s general fund budget for next year. But, what lies past that raised some concerns. "It's going to look different in a couple of years and I just want to be careful we don't keep using all the cash available to us," said County Council member Misty Hollis. "We have a lot of unknowns ahead of us," responded Council's Max Smith. Council indicated that it anticipates state-mandated cuts. The general fund budget for the county next year is $45 million.
JUDGE ORDERS MEDIATION IN RCS BULLYING LAWSUIT
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(Richmond, IN)--It’s been well over a year since a lawsuit was filed that alleges Richmond Community School did not do enough to prevent bullying. Recently, there’s been some movement. The lawsuit was filed by the parents of a Dennis student who allege that the bullying went on for two years and that they attempted multiple times to meet with school officials to find a solution. Now, a Wayne County judge has ordered that the two sides try to settle the case through a mediator. A trial date has also now been pushed back nearly a full year to March of 2028.
THREE VEHICLES INVOLVED IN OVERNIGHT CRASH
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(Richmond, IN)--There was a serious crash overnight on South 8th Street in Richmond. It happened at the intersection of South G Street at around midnight Thursday night / Friday morning (actuality 31006). An Indiana State Police trooper who responded to the scene indicated that three vehicles were involved. Images from the scene show at least one person being cut from the wreckage and that one vehicle appeared to have been sideswiped. There’s no word yet on the condition of the victims or what caused the crash. South 8th was shut down as a result.
MAN ARRESTED IN WEDNESDAY RAID REMAINS JAILED THURSDAY
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(Richmond, IN)--The 13 people caught Wednesday morning in the multiple-state investigation into two bikers’ clubs that stems from a Fourth-of-July fight in Madison will now begin to work their way through the court system. That includes the only one from the Whitewater Valley – Richmond’s Owen Dumford. Dumford remained behind bars Thursday morning in the Wayne County Jail. Multiple law enforcement agencies took part in raids at two Richmond locations Wednesday morning.
CAR CRASHES INTO HOME
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(Richmond, IN)--A crash sent a vehicle into a house Wednesday night in Richmond. Dispatchers sent first responders to North West L Street at around 9 o’clock. Here’s one of the first arriving crews reporting what they encountered: "We have what looks to be a sedan into the side of the structure...fullly in." The initial report was that there was entrapment. There’s no word yet on the condition of any victims or what caused the crash.
WANTED DRUG DEALER CAPTURED
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(Richmond, IN)--There was a raid Wednesday morning apart from the one conducted by the FBI in Richmond targeting motorcycle club members. This one turned up a wanted drug dealer. 34-year-old Cody Jordan was taken into custody in the 500 block of South 12th. Jordan was jailed for being serious violent felon in possession of a firearm. He was wanted for failing to show up for an OWI hearing in Wayne County. Jordan had been sentenced to nine years in prison for dealing drugs in the Logansport area.
OLER: "REVITALIZATION WILL DETERMINE FUTURE OF CITY"
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(Richmond, IN)--Tuesday, the Richmond Redevelopment Commission addressed a resolution to authorize expenditures totaling more than $600,000 in the Starr District as improvements continue to be made to properties there. That neighborhood had been tagged by the state as one of the ten most endangered historic areas in Indiana. Richmond Mayor Ron Oler talked about how efforts to improve downtown, the Starr District, and the Vaile area are all coming together. "This entire revitalization really will determine the future of the city. Since we're doing three parts all at once, this is going to make a huge difference in our city for generations to come," Oler said. The commission Tuesday approved the resolution.
EFFORTS UNDERWAY TO REMOVE BLACK SUBSTANCE FROM "CHEESE CUTTER" BUILDING
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(Richmond, IN)--By now, you’ve seen the architecture that was revealed when the exterior of what was known as the Cheese Cutter building in downtown Richmond was removed earlier this year. That building is located at 8th and Main. Now, efforts are being made to remove whatever black substance covered the building. John Anderson with AP Development said that a meeting was held Tuesday to try to figure it out: "Without knowing exactly what it is, it's hard to know exactly how to tackle it. The funny thing is that rainwater works because the bottom of the columns are white, but only if you have 60 years. We don't have that kind of time." That building’s rehab is one of several downtown in a project now called Legacy on Main.
MAN JAILED FOR DOMESTIC BATTERY RESULTING IN SERIOUS BODILY INJURY
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(Middleboro, IN)--At least one person was seriously injured in an overnight domestic incident. First responders were sent late Tuesday night to a home on Filby Road near Middleboro. 53-year-old Charles Beck was sent first to Reid Health and was then booked into the Wayne County Jail early Wednesday morning on a charge of domestic battery with serious bodily injury. There’s no word yet on the identity or condition of the victim.
REID CENTER TARGETED FOR NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES
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(Richmond, IN)--The Reid Center has now fully acquired the former Reid Memorial Presbyterian Church building at the corner of North 11th and A Streets in Richmond. And, as renovations continue, there’s an effort to get the building listed on the National Register of Historic Places. "We get requests almost weekly for tours of this building. And these are people who are coming not only from just Richmond, but from all over the state and many of them have been from out of state," said Ann Fennimore with the Reid Center. That designation would make several national grants available.
COUNCIL APPROVES CITY'S 2027 BUDGET
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(Richmond, IN)--Richmond Common Council met Monday night and passed the city’s budget for the coming year. No one from the public spoke about it, but Council Member Jerry Purcell expressed some concern about fully funding all accounts. "It seems that we're continuing to underfund some line items in order to create a budget that looks at least somewhat balanced," Purcell said. Mayor Ron Oler said discussions are already taking place about doing that in the ’28 budget: "...especially on the overtime - how we're going to budget for it in '28." Monday night’s vote to approve the budget was unanimous.
FAYETTE COUNTY COUNCIL CANDIDATE APPEARS ON PIERS MORGAN
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(Connersville, IN)--Fayette County Council candidate Jaime West appeared on the program Piers Morgan Uncensored and talked more about the video of her appearance on a candidates’ forum which has garnered millions of views around the world. Morgan first asked what many assumed…whether she was under the influence...and how many beers she had drunk before her appearance on the forum. "Alright, three," West responded. She shifted when asked about a sheriff’s nephew who she claims "threatened to blow her head off." "This was the Union County, who's right next door to me," West said. And, she said she didn’t regret anything she said about Republicans. "I say it all the time. I'm not friends with them. I don't like them. They voted for all of this that's happening to our country," West explained. West said she granted Morgan the interview over CNN, ABC, and NBC because of his British accent.
JUDGE FINDS PROBABLE CAUSE IN CARLIN CASE
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(Richmond, IN)--Here’s more on the arrest reported by Kicks 96 and 101.7 The Point News on Monday morning of Richmond’s Jessie Carlin. A judge later Monday found probable cause related to charges that include criminal confinement and domestic battery. According to court documents, Carlin head-butted his girlfriend and then told her to make a video saying the injuries she sustained were the result of a fall in the shower. When she refused, he tied her hands and feet with a phone cord and gagged her until she agreed to make the video. Carlin has denied the charges. Previous convictions include drug dealing and criminal gang activity.
MAYOR ISSUES STATEMENT ON YOUTH VIOLENCE AS SEARCH FOR SHOOTER CONTINUES
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(Richmond, IN)--As the search continues for the shooter in a teen’s murder last month and as another victim of a different teen shooting continues to recover, Richmond Mayor Ron Oler has issued a statement to the community. In it, Oler said that he has full confidence in the Richmond Police Department, but believes that preventing youth violence begins at home with parental involvement, guidance, and accountability. Oler also said that he recognizes that not every young person has the benefit of a stable home and calls for others in the community to provide positive influences.
FAMILY OF MISSING WOMAN CONTINUES TO SEARCH FOR ANSWERS
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(West Manchester, OH)--The family of a missing Preble County woman observed her 36th birthday over the weekend with a renewed call for help as they continue to search for answers. Tiffany Orona was a West Manchester resident who went missing five years ago this month. Investigators have conducted interviews, executed search warrants, and used cadaver dogs, but have come up empty. A $10,000 reward for information is now in place. Tiffany’s mother has been raising her four children since the disappearance.
CONNERSVILLE MANUFACTURER TO ADD 100 JOBS
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(Connersville, IN)--A Connersville company is expanding. Forge Werks is expanding by adding a second location with 250,000 square feet of production space. That expansion is expected to result in 100 new jobs in the next year. The new Western Avenue facility will be used for high-capacity steel manufacturing projects, much of which is destined for data centers. The new facility also includes room for additional expansion.
3 OF 10 RCS STUDENTS ARE CHRONICALLY ABSENT
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(Richmond, IN)--Last week, Kicks 96 and 101.7 The Point News reported on Richmond Community School enrollment figures. Now, here’s a look at another number…chronic absenteeism. A student is described a chronically absent if he or she misses at least ten days in a school year. Absenteeism has been a recent focus of RCS administrators. The good news is that Richmond’s rate of chronic absenteeism is coming down; the bad news is that it remains very high. According to new numbers from the state, 30% of RCS students were chronically absent last year. That's down from 33% the year before. No other public school in Wayne County is even close to Richmond's 30% number. Centerville’s number is 10%. Northeastern’s chronically absent rate is 8%.
MEASLES CASES RISE, WAYNE COUNTY CONTINUE'S TO HAVE STATE'S MOST CASES
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(Wayne County, IN)--Measles cases in Indiana are up in the last week, and Wayne County continues to have the most confirmed cases in the state. According to the Department of Health’s dashboard, which was updated on Friday, Wayne County now has 14 confirmed cases of measles. Wayne County Health Officer Dr. Jennifer Bales recently said there could be more cases. "There is concern that there are undocumented cases in the community. But, you can only document cases if there is testing and it is confirmed," Bales said. The number of cases of measles statewide jumped by about 30% just last week. Randolph County has two cases. No other Whitewater Valley county has any.
SUSPECT JAILED AFTER STABBING CALL
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(Richmond, IN)--A domestic issue on Richmond Avenue escalated on Saturday. When police arrived on a stabbing call, they took 57-year-old William Mills into custody on a charge of domestic battery with a deadly weapon and criminal mischief. Mills has bonded out of jail. The victim’s injuries were determined to be non-life-threatening.
MAN JAILED AFTER ALLEGEDLY RETALIATING AGAINST A TESLA
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(Richmond, IN)--One man allegedly chose an unusual form of retaliation when someone parked a Tesla where he thought it shouldn’t have been parked. It happened over the weekend in the 100 block of North West E Street in Richmond. 37-year-old Johnathon Weiss allegedly went after the Tesla with his own bodily waste, whatever that may have been. Weiss was booked into the Wayne County Jail on a charge of Malicious Mischief with human blood, semen, urine, or fecal waste contact. Weiss has since been released.
WAYNE COUNTY'S 2027 GENERAL FUND BUDGET APPROVED
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(Richmond, IN)--Wayne County leaders this week passed the county’s general fund budget for next year. But, what lies past that raised some concerns. "It's going to look different in a couple of years and I just want to be careful we don't keep using all the cash available to us," said County Council member Misty Hollis. "We have a lot of unknowns ahead of us," responded Council's Max Smith. Council indicated that it anticipates state-mandated cuts. The general fund budget for the county next year is $45 million.
JUDGE ORDERS MEDIATION IN RCS BULLYING LAWSUIT
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(Richmond, IN)--It’s been well over a year since a lawsuit was filed that alleges Richmond Community School did not do enough to prevent bullying. Recently, there’s been some movement. The lawsuit was filed by the parents of a Dennis student who allege that the bullying went on for two years and that they attempted multiple times to meet with school officials to find a solution. Now, a Wayne County judge has ordered that the two sides try to settle the case through a mediator. A trial date has also now been pushed back nearly a full year to March of 2028.
THREE VEHICLES INVOLVED IN OVERNIGHT CRASH
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(Richmond, IN)--There was a serious crash overnight on South 8th Street in Richmond. It happened at the intersection of South G Street at around midnight Thursday night / Friday morning (actuality 31006). An Indiana State Police trooper who responded to the scene indicated that three vehicles were involved. Images from the scene show at least one person being cut from the wreckage and that one vehicle appeared to have been sideswiped. There’s no word yet on the condition of the victims or what caused the crash. South 8th was shut down as a result.
MAN ARRESTED IN WEDNESDAY RAID REMAINS JAILED THURSDAY
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(Richmond, IN)--The 13 people caught Wednesday morning in the multiple-state investigation into two bikers’ clubs that stems from a Fourth-of-July fight in Madison will now begin to work their way through the court system. That includes the only one from the Whitewater Valley – Richmond’s Owen Dumford. Dumford remained behind bars Thursday morning in the Wayne County Jail. Multiple law enforcement agencies took part in raids at two Richmond locations Wednesday morning.
CAR CRASHES INTO HOME
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(Richmond, IN)--A crash sent a vehicle into a house Wednesday night in Richmond. Dispatchers sent first responders to North West L Street at around 9 o’clock. Here’s one of the first arriving crews reporting what they encountered: "We have what looks to be a sedan into the side of the structure...fullly in." The initial report was that there was entrapment. There’s no word yet on the condition of any victims or what caused the crash.
WANTED DRUG DEALER CAPTURED
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(Richmond, IN)--There was a raid Wednesday morning apart from the one conducted by the FBI in Richmond targeting motorcycle club members. This one turned up a wanted drug dealer. 34-year-old Cody Jordan was taken into custody in the 500 block of South 12th. Jordan was jailed for being serious violent felon in possession of a firearm. He was wanted for failing to show up for an OWI hearing in Wayne County. Jordan had been sentenced to nine years in prison for dealing drugs in the Logansport area.
OLER: "REVITALIZATION WILL DETERMINE FUTURE OF CITY"
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(Richmond, IN)--Tuesday, the Richmond Redevelopment Commission addressed a resolution to authorize expenditures totaling more than $600,000 in the Starr District as improvements continue to be made to properties there. That neighborhood had been tagged by the state as one of the ten most endangered historic areas in Indiana. Richmond Mayor Ron Oler talked about how efforts to improve downtown, the Starr District, and the Vaile area are all coming together. "This entire revitalization really will determine the future of the city. Since we're doing three parts all at once, this is going to make a huge difference in our city for generations to come," Oler said. The commission Tuesday approved the resolution.
EFFORTS UNDERWAY TO REMOVE BLACK SUBSTANCE FROM "CHEESE CUTTER" BUILDING
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(Richmond, IN)--By now, you’ve seen the architecture that was revealed when the exterior of what was known as the Cheese Cutter building in downtown Richmond was removed earlier this year. That building is located at 8th and Main. Now, efforts are being made to remove whatever black substance covered the building. John Anderson with AP Development said that a meeting was held Tuesday to try to figure it out: "Without knowing exactly what it is, it's hard to know exactly how to tackle it. The funny thing is that rainwater works because the bottom of the columns are white, but only if you have 60 years. We don't have that kind of time." That building’s rehab is one of several downtown in a project now called Legacy on Main.
MAN JAILED FOR DOMESTIC BATTERY RESULTING IN SERIOUS BODILY INJURY
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(Middleboro, IN)--At least one person was seriously injured in an overnight domestic incident. First responders were sent late Tuesday night to a home on Filby Road near Middleboro. 53-year-old Charles Beck was sent first to Reid Health and was then booked into the Wayne County Jail early Wednesday morning on a charge of domestic battery with serious bodily injury. There’s no word yet on the identity or condition of the victim.
REID CENTER TARGETED FOR NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES
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(Richmond, IN)--The Reid Center has now fully acquired the former Reid Memorial Presbyterian Church building at the corner of North 11th and A Streets in Richmond. And, as renovations continue, there’s an effort to get the building listed on the National Register of Historic Places. "We get requests almost weekly for tours of this building. And these are people who are coming not only from just Richmond, but from all over the state and many of them have been from out of state," said Ann Fennimore with the Reid Center. That designation would make several national grants available.
COUNCIL APPROVES CITY'S 2027 BUDGET
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(Richmond, IN)--Richmond Common Council met Monday night and passed the city’s budget for the coming year. No one from the public spoke about it, but Council Member Jerry Purcell expressed some concern about fully funding all accounts. "It seems that we're continuing to underfund some line items in order to create a budget that looks at least somewhat balanced," Purcell said. Mayor Ron Oler said discussions are already taking place about doing that in the ’28 budget: "...especially on the overtime - how we're going to budget for it in '28." Monday night’s vote to approve the budget was unanimous.
FAYETTE COUNTY COUNCIL CANDIDATE APPEARS ON PIERS MORGAN
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(Connersville, IN)--Fayette County Council candidate Jaime West appeared on the program Piers Morgan Uncensored and talked more about the video of her appearance on a candidates’ forum which has garnered millions of views around the world. Morgan first asked what many assumed…whether she was under the influence...and how many beers she had drunk before her appearance on the forum. "Alright, three," West responded. She shifted when asked about a sheriff’s nephew who she claims "threatened to blow her head off." "This was the Union County, who's right next door to me," West said. And, she said she didn’t regret anything she said about Republicans. "I say it all the time. I'm not friends with them. I don't like them. They voted for all of this that's happening to our country," West explained. West said she granted Morgan the interview over CNN, ABC, and NBC because of his British accent.
JUDGE FINDS PROBABLE CAUSE IN CARLIN CASE
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(Richmond, IN)--Here’s more on the arrest reported by Kicks 96 and 101.7 The Point News on Monday morning of Richmond’s Jessie Carlin. A judge later Monday found probable cause related to charges that include criminal confinement and domestic battery. According to court documents, Carlin head-butted his girlfriend and then told her to make a video saying the injuries she sustained were the result of a fall in the shower. When she refused, he tied her hands and feet with a phone cord and gagged her until she agreed to make the video. Carlin has denied the charges. Previous convictions include drug dealing and criminal gang activity.
MAYOR ISSUES STATEMENT ON YOUTH VIOLENCE AS SEARCH FOR SHOOTER CONTINUES
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(Richmond, IN)--As the search continues for the shooter in a teen’s murder last month and as another victim of a different teen shooting continues to recover, Richmond Mayor Ron Oler has issued a statement to the community. In it, Oler said that he has full confidence in the Richmond Police Department, but believes that preventing youth violence begins at home with parental involvement, guidance, and accountability. Oler also said that he recognizes that not every young person has the benefit of a stable home and calls for others in the community to provide positive influences.
FAMILY OF MISSING WOMAN CONTINUES TO SEARCH FOR ANSWERS
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(West Manchester, OH)--The family of a missing Preble County woman observed her 36th birthday over the weekend with a renewed call for help as they continue to search for answers. Tiffany Orona was a West Manchester resident who went missing five years ago this month. Investigators have conducted interviews, executed search warrants, and used cadaver dogs, but have come up empty. A $10,000 reward for information is now in place. Tiffany’s mother has been raising her four children since the disappearance.
CONNERSVILLE MANUFACTURER TO ADD 100 JOBS
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(Connersville, IN)--A Connersville company is expanding. Forge Werks is expanding by adding a second location with 250,000 square feet of production space. That expansion is expected to result in 100 new jobs in the next year. The new Western Avenue facility will be used for high-capacity steel manufacturing projects, much of which is destined for data centers. The new facility also includes room for additional expansion.
ONE SHOT IN INCIDENT INVOLVING JUVENILES
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(Richmond, IN)--For the second time in less than a month, multiple gunshots were fired by a Richmond teens at Richmond teens. The initial call that went to first responders at a little after six o’clock Thursday night sent them to an area on Ridge Street. Nearby residents reported hearing at least a dozen gunshots. Investigators indicated that one juvenile was shot. That juvenile’s identity and condition have not been released. There is also no indication that the shooter has been apprehended, nor has a description of that person been released. Also unknown is the reason why last night’s shooting may have occurred.
CANDIDATE ISSUES RESPONSE TO APPEARANCE ON FORUM
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(Connersville, IN)--Fayette County Council candidate Jaime West has issued a response to question about her appearance on a candidates’ forum that has drawn millions of views across the world this week due to West’s affect and comments. In that response, which was included in an article posted Thursday night by the Connersville News Examiner, West said that she was not drunk or under the influence of any drugs, but did say that she had one Coors Light before the interview began. West claims to have slurred her words because of a traumatic brain injury she suffered six years ago. She added, in referring to herself in the third person, that she has received lots of support from around the world.
CAMPUS ALERT DISTRIBUTED AT MIAMI
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(Oxford, OH)--At just after 2 o’clock Thursday afternoon, messages were sent to Miami University students telling them to "run, hide, fight" based on a report of a potential active shooter. "We did have students sheltering in place and calls coming from the building. We went ahead and issued the campus alert," said Miami’s police chief in talking about something sounding like gunshots outside of McGuffey Hall. Miami later gave the all clear after finding no evidence of gunfire or anyone injured. The sounds are believed to have been fireworks.
ZONING BOARD GIVES APPROVAL TO FIRST-FLOOR APARTMENTS DOWNTOWN
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(Richmond, IN)--The question of whether or not to allow first-floor apartments in some of Richmond’s most iconic downtown buildings went before the city’s Board of Zoning Appeals Wednesday. Plans called for 24 first-floor residences to be located in several renovated downtown structures. Developer John Anderson touted the project to the Board. "People want to live in our apartments. They're cool. They're well done. They're historically accurate," Anderson said. But not everyone agreed that ground-floor residences were good. They expressed concerns over things like parking and residents lingering outside. Dakota Collins, who is Earlham’s Director of Community Relations and who has been heavily involved in the project, downplayed that. "There's no reason to leave under or un-utilized space in our downtown first floors just because we're scared of what may happen," Collins said. Downtown business owner and investor Mike Lyons took exception. "They've never invested their money, but they want to tell me what's best. That kind of upsets me," Lyons explained. In the end, the Board granted 3-1 approval for the residences. Only two of those will front East Main.
CHASE SUSPECT IS SEX OFFENDER WITH MULTIPLE DRUG WARRANTS
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(Richmond, IN)--Here’s more on the chase reported by Kicks 96 and 101.7 The Point News on Wednesday that occurred on Tuesday and ended with a crash in a front yard. Richmond police have now identified the driver as 41-year-old Brian Burdette. Burdette has three active criminal cases and had a warrant on drug-related charges. He’s also a registered sex offender who allegedly failed to register a year ago. Burdette was taken to Miami Valley Hospital as a result of the crash near South 16th and L. His condition Thursday morning was not released.
WAYNE COUNTY HAS 27% OF INDIANA'S MEASLES CASES
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(Wayne County, IN)--Wayne County Health Officer Dr. Jennifer Bales provided an update on measles when the Wayne County Board of Health met Tuesday. Bales said that Wayne County alone has 27% of all measles cases in Indiana. "There were 30 cases in Indiana, and there were eight confirmed cases in Wayne County," Bales said. Bales said that there are also likely more local cases that have gone undiagnosed. Bales also talked about flu, saying she has already seen local cases and that that is earlier in the season than it normally appears.
MAN INDICTED AFTER ALLEGEDLY TRYING TO MEET GIRL AT CEMETERY
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(Gratis, OH)--A Preble County man has been indicted by a grand jury after allegedly arranging to meet what he thought was a 14-year-old girl at a cemetery. 45-year-old Brandon Armstrong of Gratis remained behind bars Wednesday morning on a charge of importuning. Local investigators were alerted to a sexually charged conversation involving a decoy by the organization Great Basin Predator Watch. Armstrong was arrested when he arrived at the cemetery in Gratis. Court documents indicate Armstrong admitted to sending messages and explicit images.
ORGANIZATION ARRIVING IN CONNERSVILLE TO HELP WITH FLOOD RECOVERY
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(Connersville, IN)--Connersville Mayor Chad Frank gave an update on flood recovery efforts Monday. Frank said that a company called Title Basin will be arriving to help with short-term housing. Frank said that even though it’s been two months since the flood, many people are still feeling the effects. "We still have a lot of people who are not able to return to their homes. There's still a lot of damage. They're sleeping in vehicles, and cold weather is coming on," Frank said. Frank wants the community to know that Title Basin is legitimate. More details will be released Tuesday.
QUAKERTOWN CAUSEWAY REOPENS
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(Dunlapsville, IN)--One of the only two bridges that cross the 16-mile-long Brookville Lake had been closed for the entire recreational season. But, no longer. The Dunlapsville Road bridge, which is often referred to as the Quakertown Causeway, has now reopened after six months’ worth of repairs. The design of that bridge had come into question in recent years and is the same as the Fairfield Causeway, which also recently underwent significant reconstruction.
RCS BUDGET FINALIZED AT JUST UNDER $70 MILLION
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(Richmond, IN)--The budget for next year for Richmond Community Schools is ready for adoption. The budget for 2027 comes in at just shy of $70 million and includes $12 million of total property tax levies. It also includes $5 million in debt service. Public hearings on the budget were held last month, and now it’s set for passage when the RCS Board meets Wednesday afternoon.
TRAFFIC LIGHT OR ROUNDABOUT SUGGESTED FOR INTERSECTION OF S. 37TH AND HODGIN
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(Richmond, IN)--One of the biggest concerns of the proposed Smith Hill project, which would add up to 265 residential units consisting of 167 single-family homes to Richmond’s southeast side, is its impact on traffic. Now, the results of a traffic study have become available. The study was conducted by HWC Engineering. It concludes that the development will not have a major impact on traffic along South 37th, Hodgin Road, Garwood Road, or U.S. 40. It does, though, suggest that either a traffic light would have to be installed or a roundabout constructed at the intersection of South 37th and Hodgin Road. The study also identifies ongoing problems on U.S. 40 at the intersections of Elks Road and Garwood Roads, but claims the Smith Hill development would not make those problems any worse than they already are. The issue goes before the Plan Commission in about three weeks.
MOTORCYCLIST KILLED IN CRASH ON STATE ROUTE 121
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(Darke County, OH)--There was a fatal crash involving a motorcycle in Darke County on Thursday. It happened late Thursday afternoon on State Route 121 at the entrance to Wayne Lakes. Investigators say 78-year-old Charlene Flatter turned directly into the path of an oncoming motorcycle being driven by 52-year-old Rickie Hess Junior. Hess was pronounced dead at the scene. Flatter was not injured.
SETON, RHS RUNNERS TO COMPETE AT CROSS-COUNTRY STATE
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(Terre Haute, IN)--Saturday is a big day for three area runners competing at the IHSAA state cross country championship in Terre Haute. That includes Seton sophomore Hayden Neagle. Hayden is the first Seton girl to compete at the state since 2017. RHS runners Cale Newton and Dash Thacker will also be competing. Best of luck to Hayden, Cale, and Dash.
12-YEAR-OLD ARRESTED FOR GUN POSSESSION IN RICHMOND
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(Richmond, IN)--There have been more incidents in Richmond involving kids with guns. On Wednesday, Richmond police released details on an arrest that occurred Tuesday on South 9th. A 12-year-old boy was taken into custody for unlawful carrying of a handgun. The boy was arrested along with Robert White-Martinez, who was charged with intimidation with a deadly weapon. Then, Wednesday night, 18-year-old Luis Wool was taken into custody in the area of Linda Lane and Sylvan Nook Drive in Richmond and charged with intimidation with a deadly weapon and pointing a firearm. Details of what led to that charge have not been released. Wool was in the process of bonding out of jail at 4:30 Thursday morning.
Note: The accompanying mugshot is of Wool, not of the 12-year-old boy.
RICHMOND AVENUE BRIDGE NOW SET FOR REOPENING IN ABOUT TWO WEEKS
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(Richmond, IN)--Wayne County Commissioners on Wednesday addressed the policy of prayer before public governmental meetings. The policy would allow each local body to sets its own parameters involving prayer. Commissioners were split on the issue. Here’s Jeff Plasterer: "While I support prayer, I also believe that, in this case, government and religion should remain as separate as possible." Aaron Roberts had a different point of view. "The phrase 'separation of church and state' does not actually appear in the U.S. Constitution," Roberts said. The vote passed by a 2-1 margin.
U.S. CAPITOL CHRISTMAS TREE TO STOP IN RICHMOND
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(Richmond, IN)--Many people nowadays transition straight from Halloween to Christmas. So, when this happens, it will seem well into the Christmas season. Two weeks from Saturday, the U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree will be making a stop in Richmond on its way to Washington, D.C. The Wayne County Area Chamber of Commerce says it envisions a family-friendly series of events centered around the tree’s stop in downtown Richmond. Thursday, Richmond’s Board of Public Works will address planned street closures to allow those events to take place.
SIM HODGIN TO REMAIN CLOSED THROUGH DECEMBER
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(Richmond, IN)--Sim Hodgin Parkway in Richmond won’t be reopening any time soon. That road, which cuts through the Whitewater Gorge, has been closed for several months to allow for removal of the Weir Dam and for work on a railroad bridge. Part of the reason for the extended closure is that drivers have driven around barricades. Here’s Aaron Stevens with RPD: "There were some cars that had broken through the barricades. Average speeds on them approaching that area were in excess of 45 miles per hour." When will Sim Hodgin reopen? "I hope it's sometime in December," Stevens said. The Board of Works has approved the extended closure.
FAMILY, FRIENDS, AND ASSOCIATES REMEMBER JOHN CATEY
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(Richmond, IN)--He held numerous titles in his nine decades in Wayne County. Family, friends, and associates of John Catey are remembering all of those contributions. Catey died Sunday afternoon. Catey joined the Wayne County Sheriff’s Department in 1958 and became sheriff in 1970 and would serve in state leadership roles in that capacity. In the 1980’s, he became a Wayne County Council member and then a Wayne County Commissioner. He was also on the board at Reid Health during construction of its new facility. Service has been set for 1 o’clock Friday afternoon at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Richmond. John Catey was 92.
IU EAST EXPANDS SEAMLESS ADMISSION PROGRAM
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(Greenville, OH)--IU East is expanding its Seamless Admission program. That’s the program that automatically admits high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors who have GPA’s of 2.5 or higher. IU East has now partnered with Greenville High School to introduce 400 students there to the program. IU East began the program with Richmond High School last year.
MAN SURRENDERS ON CHILD SEX ABUSE CHARGES
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(Richmond, IN)--A suspect in a child sexual abuse case turned himself in at the Wayne County Jail Monday afternoon and has already bonded out. 21-year-old Sawyer Knott is charged with possession of child sex abuse material and child exploitation. Details of what led to those charges have not yet been obtained. A warrant for Knott’s arrest was issued last Friday after a judge found probable cause in the case.
3 OF 10 RCS STUDENTS ARE CHRONICALLY ABSENT
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(Richmond, IN)--Last week, Kicks 96 and 101.7 The Point News reported on Richmond Community School enrollment figures. Now, here’s a look at another number…chronic absenteeism. A student is described a chronically absent if he or she misses at least ten days in a school year. Absenteeism has been a recent focus of RCS administrators. The good news is that Richmond’s rate of chronic absenteeism is coming down; the bad news is that it remains very high. According to new numbers from the state, 30% of RCS students were chronically absent last year. That's down from 33% the year before. No other public school in Wayne County is even close to Richmond's 30% number. Centerville’s number is 10%. Northeastern’s chronically absent rate is 8%.
MEASLES CASES RISE, WAYNE COUNTY CONTINUE'S TO HAVE STATE'S MOST CASES
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(Wayne County, IN)--Measles cases in Indiana are up in the last week, and Wayne County continues to have the most confirmed cases in the state. According to the Department of Health’s dashboard, which was updated on Friday, Wayne County now has 14 confirmed cases of measles. Wayne County Health Officer Dr. Jennifer Bales recently said there could be more cases. "There is concern that there are undocumented cases in the community. But, you can only document cases if there is testing and it is confirmed," Bales said. The number of cases of measles statewide jumped by about 30% just last week. Randolph County has two cases. No other Whitewater Valley county has any.
SUSPECT JAILED AFTER STABBING CALL
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(Richmond, IN)--A domestic issue on Richmond Avenue escalated on Saturday. When police arrived on a stabbing call, they took 57-year-old William Mills into custody on a charge of domestic battery with a deadly weapon and criminal mischief. Mills has bonded out of jail. The victim’s injuries were determined to be non-life-threatening.
MAN JAILED AFTER ALLEGEDLY RETALIATING AGAINST A TESLA
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(Richmond, IN)--One man allegedly chose an unusual form of retaliation when someone parked a Tesla where he thought it shouldn’t have been parked. It happened over the weekend in the 100 block of North West E Street in Richmond. 37-year-old Johnathon Weiss allegedly went after the Tesla with his own bodily waste, whatever that may have been. Weiss was booked into the Wayne County Jail on a charge of Malicious Mischief with human blood, semen, urine, or fecal waste contact. Weiss has since been released.
WAYNE COUNTY'S 2027 GENERAL FUND BUDGET APPROVED
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(Richmond, IN)--Wayne County leaders this week passed the county’s general fund budget for next year. But, what lies past that raised some concerns. "It's going to look different in a couple of years and I just want to be careful we don't keep using all the cash available to us," said County Council member Misty Hollis. "We have a lot of unknowns ahead of us," responded Council's Max Smith. Council indicated that it anticipates state-mandated cuts. The general fund budget for the county next year is $45 million.
JUDGE ORDERS MEDIATION IN RCS BULLYING LAWSUIT
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(Richmond, IN)--It’s been well over a year since a lawsuit was filed that alleges Richmond Community School did not do enough to prevent bullying. Recently, there’s been some movement. The lawsuit was filed by the parents of a Dennis student who allege that the bullying went on for two years and that they attempted multiple times to meet with school officials to find a solution. Now, a Wayne County judge has ordered that the two sides try to settle the case through a mediator. A trial date has also now been pushed back nearly a full year to March of 2028.
THREE VEHICLES INVOLVED IN OVERNIGHT CRASH
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(Richmond, IN)--There was a serious crash overnight on South 8th Street in Richmond. It happened at the intersection of South G Street at around midnight Thursday night / Friday morning (actuality 31006). An Indiana State Police trooper who responded to the scene indicated that three vehicles were involved. Images from the scene show at least one person being cut from the wreckage and that one vehicle appeared to have been sideswiped. There’s no word yet on the condition of the victims or what caused the crash. South 8th was shut down as a result.
MAN ARRESTED IN WEDNESDAY RAID REMAINS JAILED THURSDAY
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(Richmond, IN)--The 13 people caught Wednesday morning in the multiple-state investigation into two bikers’ clubs that stems from a Fourth-of-July fight in Madison will now begin to work their way through the court system. That includes the only one from the Whitewater Valley – Richmond’s Owen Dumford. Dumford remained behind bars Thursday morning in the Wayne County Jail. Multiple law enforcement agencies took part in raids at two Richmond locations Wednesday morning.
CAR CRASHES INTO HOME
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(Richmond, IN)--A crash sent a vehicle into a house Wednesday night in Richmond. Dispatchers sent first responders to North West L Street at around 9 o’clock. Here’s one of the first arriving crews reporting what they encountered: "We have what looks to be a sedan into the side of the structure...fullly in." The initial report was that there was entrapment. There’s no word yet on the condition of any victims or what caused the crash.
WANTED DRUG DEALER CAPTURED
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(Richmond, IN)--There was a raid Wednesday morning apart from the one conducted by the FBI in Richmond targeting motorcycle club members. This one turned up a wanted drug dealer. 34-year-old Cody Jordan was taken into custody in the 500 block of South 12th. Jordan was jailed for being serious violent felon in possession of a firearm. He was wanted for failing to show up for an OWI hearing in Wayne County. Jordan had been sentenced to nine years in prison for dealing drugs in the Logansport area.
OLER: "REVITALIZATION WILL DETERMINE FUTURE OF CITY"
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(Richmond, IN)--Tuesday, the Richmond Redevelopment Commission addressed a resolution to authorize expenditures totaling more than $600,000 in the Starr District as improvements continue to be made to properties there. That neighborhood had been tagged by the state as one of the ten most endangered historic areas in Indiana. Richmond Mayor Ron Oler talked about how efforts to improve downtown, the Starr District, and the Vaile area are all coming together. "This entire revitalization really will determine the future of the city. Since we're doing three parts all at once, this is going to make a huge difference in our city for generations to come," Oler said. The commission Tuesday approved the resolution.
EFFORTS UNDERWAY TO REMOVE BLACK SUBSTANCE FROM "CHEESE CUTTER" BUILDING
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(Richmond, IN)--By now, you’ve seen the architecture that was revealed when the exterior of what was known as the Cheese Cutter building in downtown Richmond was removed earlier this year. That building is located at 8th and Main. Now, efforts are being made to remove whatever black substance covered the building. John Anderson with AP Development said that a meeting was held Tuesday to try to figure it out: "Without knowing exactly what it is, it's hard to know exactly how to tackle it. The funny thing is that rainwater works because the bottom of the columns are white, but only if you have 60 years. We don't have that kind of time." That building’s rehab is one of several downtown in a project now called Legacy on Main.
MAN JAILED FOR DOMESTIC BATTERY RESULTING IN SERIOUS BODILY INJURY
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(Middleboro, IN)--At least one person was seriously injured in an overnight domestic incident. First responders were sent late Tuesday night to a home on Filby Road near Middleboro. 53-year-old Charles Beck was sent first to Reid Health and was then booked into the Wayne County Jail early Wednesday morning on a charge of domestic battery with serious bodily injury. There’s no word yet on the identity or condition of the victim.
REID CENTER TARGETED FOR NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES
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(Richmond, IN)--The Reid Center has now fully acquired the former Reid Memorial Presbyterian Church building at the corner of North 11th and A Streets in Richmond. And, as renovations continue, there’s an effort to get the building listed on the National Register of Historic Places. "We get requests almost weekly for tours of this building. And these are people who are coming not only from just Richmond, but from all over the state and many of them have been from out of state," said Ann Fennimore with the Reid Center. That designation would make several national grants available.
COUNCIL APPROVES CITY'S 2027 BUDGET
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(Richmond, IN)--Richmond Common Council met Monday night and passed the city’s budget for the coming year. No one from the public spoke about it, but Council Member Jerry Purcell expressed some concern about fully funding all accounts. "It seems that we're continuing to underfund some line items in order to create a budget that looks at least somewhat balanced," Purcell said. Mayor Ron Oler said discussions are already taking place about doing that in the ’28 budget: "...especially on the overtime - how we're going to budget for it in '28." Monday night’s vote to approve the budget was unanimous.
FAYETTE COUNTY COUNCIL CANDIDATE APPEARS ON PIERS MORGAN
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(Connersville, IN)--Fayette County Council candidate Jaime West appeared on the program Piers Morgan Uncensored and talked more about the video of her appearance on a candidates’ forum which has garnered millions of views around the world. Morgan first asked what many assumed…whether she was under the influence...and how many beers she had drunk before her appearance on the forum. "Alright, three," West responded. She shifted when asked about a sheriff’s nephew who she claims "threatened to blow her head off." "This was the Union County, who's right next door to me," West said. And, she said she didn’t regret anything she said about Republicans. "I say it all the time. I'm not friends with them. I don't like them. They voted for all of this that's happening to our country," West explained. West said she granted Morgan the interview over CNN, ABC, and NBC because of his British accent.
JUDGE FINDS PROBABLE CAUSE IN CARLIN CASE
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(Richmond, IN)--Here’s more on the arrest reported by Kicks 96 and 101.7 The Point News on Monday morning of Richmond’s Jessie Carlin. A judge later Monday found probable cause related to charges that include criminal confinement and domestic battery. According to court documents, Carlin head-butted his girlfriend and then told her to make a video saying the injuries she sustained were the result of a fall in the shower. When she refused, he tied her hands and feet with a phone cord and gagged her until she agreed to make the video. Carlin has denied the charges. Previous convictions include drug dealing and criminal gang activity.
MAYOR ISSUES STATEMENT ON YOUTH VIOLENCE AS SEARCH FOR SHOOTER CONTINUES
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(Richmond, IN)--As the search continues for the shooter in a teen’s murder last month and as another victim of a different teen shooting continues to recover, Richmond Mayor Ron Oler has issued a statement to the community. In it, Oler said that he has full confidence in the Richmond Police Department, but believes that preventing youth violence begins at home with parental involvement, guidance, and accountability. Oler also said that he recognizes that not every young person has the benefit of a stable home and calls for others in the community to provide positive influences.
FAMILY OF MISSING WOMAN CONTINUES TO SEARCH FOR ANSWERS
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(West Manchester, OH)--The family of a missing Preble County woman observed her 36th birthday over the weekend with a renewed call for help as they continue to search for answers. Tiffany Orona was a West Manchester resident who went missing five years ago this month. Investigators have conducted interviews, executed search warrants, and used cadaver dogs, but have come up empty. A $10,000 reward for information is now in place. Tiffany’s mother has been raising her four children since the disappearance.
CONNERSVILLE MANUFACTURER TO ADD 100 JOBS
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(Connersville, IN)--A Connersville company is expanding. Forge Werks is expanding by adding a second location with 250,000 square feet of production space. That expansion is expected to result in 100 new jobs in the next year. The new Western Avenue facility will be used for high-capacity steel manufacturing projects, much of which is destined for data centers. The new facility also includes room for additional expansion.
COUNCIL CONSIDERS 24% SEWER RATE INCREASE
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(Richmond, IN)--Richmond Sanitary District rates were discussed when Richmond Common Council met Monday night. Significant upgrades to the stormwater and sewage systems are needed at the Midwest Industrial Park to allow the industrial park to grow to capacity. A variety of sources to finance the upgrades are being sought, but that could include a rate increase. Jerry Purcell, who sits on the city’s finance committee, said that the city sought help from the county, and that request was turned down. That denial means this..."that means that the full 24% increase in rates would have to come into effect at six percent per year for four years in a row," Purcell said. Council did not vote on the issue Monday night. It will address the proposed increase again in a couple of weeks.
NULLTOWN BRIDGE TO REMAIN CLOSED FOR TWO YEARS
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(Fayette County, IN)--Fayette County Commissioner Dale Strong gave an update on the Nulltown Bridge over the Whitewater River on Monday. That bridge has been closed since shortly after August flooding. Strong said that one of the bridge’s piers has been damaged beyond repair. Options now include removing and rebuilding two sections of the bridge or replacing the bridge entirely. A full bridge replacement is estimated to cost between $10 and $12 million. Whichever option is taken, the estimate now is that it will take two years to complete. The Nulltown Bridge is the only bridge across the river in the 11-mile stretch between Connersville and Laurel.
WAYNE COUNTY NO LONGER LEADS STATE IN MEASLES CASES
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(Wayne County, IN)--Wayne County no longer has the most cases of measles in Indiana, but it’s not because the number of cases has dropped. According to numbers released by the state’s Department of Health Monday, Wayne County cases of measles have increased in the last week from 14 to 17. After having led the state for several consecutive weeks, Wayne County is now second behind LaGrange County, which has 26 cases. Randolph County is the only other Whitewater Valley County with any cases. It has two.
WOMAN JAILED FOR BATTERY BY BODILY WASTE WITH DISEASE
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(Richmond, IN)--An incident at Reid Health Monday ended with one person being taken to the Wayne County Jail. Details of the incident have not yet been released, but 22-year-old McKenzie Becker was taken into custody on charges that include battery by bodily waste with disease and battery against a public safety official. Becker is a Centerville resident and was being held on a $750 bond.
NUMEROUS AGENCIES RESPOND TO EARLY-MORNING BARN FIRE
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(Wayne County, IN)--Firefighters were battling a large barn fire early Monday morning. The first units to arrive to East Seany Road near Fountain City indicated the barn was already fully involved. In addition to Fountain City, crews from Williamsburg, Economy, Hollansburg, and numerous other communities all arrived to help provide water. There’s no word yet on any injuries or what started the fire.
REPORT CAUTIONS OF WATER ISSUES AT SMITH HILL SITE
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(Richmond, IN)--An engineering firm has identified some potential issues related to water at the proposed Smith Hill development on Richmond’s southeast side. In that report, which is part of the materials being reviewed by the Richmond Advisory Plan Commission, soil testing has revealed water on some building sites as close to the surface as a foot and a half. The report states that basements may not be possible in all locations and that significant, long-term dewatering requirements should be anticipated. The report also states the underground water could cause an issue with the installation of utilities. The Plan Commission will hear more when it meets on the 18th of this month.
RAMP TO WILLIAMSBURG PIKE REOPENS
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(Richmond, IN)--A heavily used ramp on I-70 in Wayne County is reopening Monday night. It’s the eastbound exit from 70 to Williamsburg Pike. It will restore access to both southbound Williamsburg Pike and to northbound U.S. 35. That ramp had closed in late August to allow crews to construct new roundabouts at that interchange. But, there’s also a new closure. Smyrna Road will close Tuesday for about two weeks to allow for work on the overpass over the interstate.
MAN ARRESTED ON DRUG CHARGES FOR SIXTH TIME IN SIX YEARS
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(Richmond, IN)--There were a couple of drug arrests of note over the weekend. Gary Lady was taken into custody Sunday night at the Richmond Inn & Suites on East Main and charged with dealing cocaine and possession of meth. This makes the drug arrest #6 for Lady in the last six years. And, 26-year-old Brianna Gross was arrested Saturday at South 13th and A. Her book-in photo for possession of cocaine and OWI shows her still with cat make-up on her face. Gross was released on her own recognizance Monday morning.
WOMAN SENTENCED FOR SHOOTING, KILLING HER BROTHER
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(Brookville, IN)--The Brookville woman who shot and killed her own brother has been sentenced to 17 ½ years in prison. The sentence for Crystal Pence comes after she changed her plea to guilty of voluntary manslaughter. Nearly two years ago, Pence shot and killed her brother, 32-year-old Ronald Pence. She told investigators then that she did it because he asked her to do it. Crystal Pence spoke at the sentencing and said that her brother had been struggling since their father committed suicide a year before.
TRAFFIC LIGHT OR ROUNDABOUT SUGGESTED FOR INTERSECTION OF S. 37TH AND HODGIN
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(Richmond, IN)--One of the biggest concerns of the proposed Smith Hill project, which would add up to 265 residential units consisting of 167 single-family homes to Richmond’s southeast side, is its impact on traffic. Now, the results of a traffic study have become available. The study was conducted by HWC Engineering. It concludes that the development will not have a major impact on traffic along South 37th, Hodgin Road, Garwood Road, or U.S. 40. It does, though, suggest that either a traffic light would have to be installed or a roundabout constructed at the intersection of South 37th and Hodgin Road. The study also identifies ongoing problems on U.S. 40 at the intersections of Elks Road and Garwood Roads, but claims the Smith Hill development would not make those problems any worse than they already are. The issue goes before the Plan Commission in about three weeks.
MOTORCYCLIST KILLED IN CRASH ON STATE ROUTE 121
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(Darke County, OH)--There was a fatal crash involving a motorcycle in Darke County on Thursday. It happened late Thursday afternoon on State Route 121 at the entrance to Wayne Lakes. Investigators say 78-year-old Charlene Flatter turned directly into the path of an oncoming motorcycle being driven by 52-year-old Rickie Hess Junior. Hess was pronounced dead at the scene. Flatter was not injured.
SETON, RHS RUNNERS TO COMPETE AT CROSS-COUNTRY STATE
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(Terre Haute, IN)--Saturday is a big day for three area runners competing at the IHSAA state cross country championship in Terre Haute. That includes Seton sophomore Hayden Neagle. Hayden is the first Seton girl to compete at the state since 2017. RHS runners Cale Newton and Dash Thacker will also be competing. Best of luck to Hayden, Cale, and Dash.
12-YEAR-OLD ARRESTED FOR GUN POSSESSION IN RICHMOND
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(Richmond, IN)--There have been more incidents in Richmond involving kids with guns. On Wednesday, Richmond police released details on an arrest that occurred Tuesday on South 9th. A 12-year-old boy was taken into custody for unlawful carrying of a handgun. The boy was arrested along with Robert White-Martinez, who was charged with intimidation with a deadly weapon. Then, Wednesday night, 18-year-old Luis Wool was taken into custody in the area of Linda Lane and Sylvan Nook Drive in Richmond and charged with intimidation with a deadly weapon and pointing a firearm. Details of what led to that charge have not been released. Wool was in the process of bonding out of jail at 4:30 Thursday morning.
Note: The accompanying mugshot is of Wool, not of the 12-year-old boy.
RICHMOND AVENUE BRIDGE NOW SET FOR REOPENING IN ABOUT TWO WEEKS
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(Richmond, IN)--Wayne County Commissioners on Wednesday addressed the policy of prayer before public governmental meetings. The policy would allow each local body to sets its own parameters involving prayer. Commissioners were split on the issue. Here’s Jeff Plasterer: "While I support prayer, I also believe that, in this case, government and religion should remain as separate as possible." Aaron Roberts had a different point of view. "The phrase 'separation of church and state' does not actually appear in the U.S. Constitution," Roberts said. The vote passed by a 2-1 margin.
U.S. CAPITOL CHRISTMAS TREE TO STOP IN RICHMOND
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(Richmond, IN)--Many people nowadays transition straight from Halloween to Christmas. So, when this happens, it will seem well into the Christmas season. Two weeks from Saturday, the U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree will be making a stop in Richmond on its way to Washington, D.C. The Wayne County Area Chamber of Commerce says it envisions a family-friendly series of events centered around the tree’s stop in downtown Richmond. Thursday, Richmond’s Board of Public Works will address planned street closures to allow those events to take place.
SIM HODGIN TO REMAIN CLOSED THROUGH DECEMBER
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(Richmond, IN)--Sim Hodgin Parkway in Richmond won’t be reopening any time soon. That road, which cuts through the Whitewater Gorge, has been closed for several months to allow for removal of the Weir Dam and for work on a railroad bridge. Part of the reason for the extended closure is that drivers have driven around barricades. Here’s Aaron Stevens with RPD: "There were some cars that had broken through the barricades. Average speeds on them approaching that area were in excess of 45 miles per hour." When will Sim Hodgin reopen? "I hope it's sometime in December," Stevens said. The Board of Works has approved the extended closure.
FAMILY, FRIENDS, AND ASSOCIATES REMEMBER JOHN CATEY
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(Richmond, IN)--He held numerous titles in his nine decades in Wayne County. Family, friends, and associates of John Catey are remembering all of those contributions. Catey died Sunday afternoon. Catey joined the Wayne County Sheriff’s Department in 1958 and became sheriff in 1970 and would serve in state leadership roles in that capacity. In the 1980’s, he became a Wayne County Council member and then a Wayne County Commissioner. He was also on the board at Reid Health during construction of its new facility. Service has been set for 1 o’clock Friday afternoon at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Richmond. John Catey was 92.
IU EAST EXPANDS SEAMLESS ADMISSION PROGRAM
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(Greenville, OH)--IU East is expanding its Seamless Admission program. That’s the program that automatically admits high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors who have GPA’s of 2.5 or higher. IU East has now partnered with Greenville High School to introduce 400 students there to the program. IU East began the program with Richmond High School last year.
MAN SURRENDERS ON CHILD SEX ABUSE CHARGES
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(Richmond, IN)--A suspect in a child sexual abuse case turned himself in at the Wayne County Jail Monday afternoon and has already bonded out. 21-year-old Sawyer Knott is charged with possession of child sex abuse material and child exploitation. Details of what led to those charges have not yet been obtained. A warrant for Knott’s arrest was issued last Friday after a judge found probable cause in the case.
3 OF 10 RCS STUDENTS ARE CHRONICALLY ABSENT
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(Richmond, IN)--Last week, Kicks 96 and 101.7 The Point News reported on Richmond Community School enrollment figures. Now, here’s a look at another number…chronic absenteeism. A student is described a chronically absent if he or she misses at least ten days in a school year. Absenteeism has been a recent focus of RCS administrators. The good news is that Richmond’s rate of chronic absenteeism is coming down; the bad news is that it remains very high. According to new numbers from the state, 30% of RCS students were chronically absent last year. That's down from 33% the year before. No other public school in Wayne County is even close to Richmond's 30% number. Centerville’s number is 10%. Northeastern’s chronically absent rate is 8%.
MEASLES CASES RISE, WAYNE COUNTY CONTINUE'S TO HAVE STATE'S MOST CASES
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(Wayne County, IN)--Measles cases in Indiana are up in the last week, and Wayne County continues to have the most confirmed cases in the state. According to the Department of Health’s dashboard, which was updated on Friday, Wayne County now has 14 confirmed cases of measles. Wayne County Health Officer Dr. Jennifer Bales recently said there could be more cases. "There is concern that there are undocumented cases in the community. But, you can only document cases if there is testing and it is confirmed," Bales said. The number of cases of measles statewide jumped by about 30% just last week. Randolph County has two cases. No other Whitewater Valley county has any.
SUSPECT JAILED AFTER STABBING CALL
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(Richmond, IN)--A domestic issue on Richmond Avenue escalated on Saturday. When police arrived on a stabbing call, they took 57-year-old William Mills into custody on a charge of domestic battery with a deadly weapon and criminal mischief. Mills has bonded out of jail. The victim’s injuries were determined to be non-life-threatening.
MAN JAILED AFTER ALLEGEDLY RETALIATING AGAINST A TESLA
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(Richmond, IN)--One man allegedly chose an unusual form of retaliation when someone parked a Tesla where he thought it shouldn’t have been parked. It happened over the weekend in the 100 block of North West E Street in Richmond. 37-year-old Johnathon Weiss allegedly went after the Tesla with his own bodily waste, whatever that may have been. Weiss was booked into the Wayne County Jail on a charge of Malicious Mischief with human blood, semen, urine, or fecal waste contact. Weiss has since been released.
WAYNE COUNTY'S 2027 GENERAL FUND BUDGET APPROVED
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(Richmond, IN)--Wayne County leaders this week passed the county’s general fund budget for next year. But, what lies past that raised some concerns. "It's going to look different in a couple of years and I just want to be careful we don't keep using all the cash available to us," said County Council member Misty Hollis. "We have a lot of unknowns ahead of us," responded Council's Max Smith. Council indicated that it anticipates state-mandated cuts. The general fund budget for the county next year is $45 million.
JUDGE ORDERS MEDIATION IN RCS BULLYING LAWSUIT
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(Richmond, IN)--It’s been well over a year since a lawsuit was filed that alleges Richmond Community School did not do enough to prevent bullying. Recently, there’s been some movement. The lawsuit was filed by the parents of a Dennis student who allege that the bullying went on for two years and that they attempted multiple times to meet with school officials to find a solution. Now, a Wayne County judge has ordered that the two sides try to settle the case through a mediator. A trial date has also now been pushed back nearly a full year to March of 2028.
THREE VEHICLES INVOLVED IN OVERNIGHT CRASH
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(Richmond, IN)--There was a serious crash overnight on South 8th Street in Richmond. It happened at the intersection of South G Street at around midnight Thursday night / Friday morning (actuality 31006). An Indiana State Police trooper who responded to the scene indicated that three vehicles were involved. Images from the scene show at least one person being cut from the wreckage and that one vehicle appeared to have been sideswiped. There’s no word yet on the condition of the victims or what caused the crash. South 8th was shut down as a result.
MAN ARRESTED IN WEDNESDAY RAID REMAINS JAILED THURSDAY
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(Richmond, IN)--The 13 people caught Wednesday morning in the multiple-state investigation into two bikers’ clubs that stems from a Fourth-of-July fight in Madison will now begin to work their way through the court system. That includes the only one from the Whitewater Valley – Richmond’s Owen Dumford. Dumford remained behind bars Thursday morning in the Wayne County Jail. Multiple law enforcement agencies took part in raids at two Richmond locations Wednesday morning.
CAR CRASHES INTO HOME
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(Richmond, IN)--A crash sent a vehicle into a house Wednesday night in Richmond. Dispatchers sent first responders to North West L Street at around 9 o’clock. Here’s one of the first arriving crews reporting what they encountered: "We have what looks to be a sedan into the side of the structure...fullly in." The initial report was that there was entrapment. There’s no word yet on the condition of any victims or what caused the crash.
WANTED DRUG DEALER CAPTURED
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(Richmond, IN)--There was a raid Wednesday morning apart from the one conducted by the FBI in Richmond targeting motorcycle club members. This one turned up a wanted drug dealer. 34-year-old Cody Jordan was taken into custody in the 500 block of South 12th. Jordan was jailed for being serious violent felon in possession of a firearm. He was wanted for failing to show up for an OWI hearing in Wayne County. Jordan had been sentenced to nine years in prison for dealing drugs in the Logansport area.
OLER: "REVITALIZATION WILL DETERMINE FUTURE OF CITY"
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(Richmond, IN)--Tuesday, the Richmond Redevelopment Commission addressed a resolution to authorize expenditures totaling more than $600,000 in the Starr District as improvements continue to be made to properties there. That neighborhood had been tagged by the state as one of the ten most endangered historic areas in Indiana. Richmond Mayor Ron Oler talked about how efforts to improve downtown, the Starr District, and the Vaile area are all coming together. "This entire revitalization really will determine the future of the city. Since we're doing three parts all at once, this is going to make a huge difference in our city for generations to come," Oler said. The commission Tuesday approved the resolution.
TRAFFIC LIGHT OR ROUNDABOUT SUGGESTED FOR INTERSECTION OF S. 37TH AND HODGIN
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(Richmond, IN)--One of the biggest concerns of the proposed Smith Hill project, which would add up to 265 residential units consisting of 167 single-family homes to Richmond’s southeast side, is its impact on traffic. Now, the results of a traffic study have become available. The study was conducted by HWC Engineering. It concludes that the development will not have a major impact on traffic along South 37th, Hodgin Road, Garwood Road, or U.S. 40. It does, though, suggest that either a traffic light would have to be installed or a roundabout constructed at the intersection of South 37th and Hodgin Road. The study also identifies ongoing problems on U.S. 40 at the intersections of Elks Road and Garwood Roads, but claims the Smith Hill development would not make those problems any worse than they already are. The issue goes before the Plan Commission in about three weeks.
MOTORCYCLIST KILLED IN CRASH ON STATE ROUTE 121
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(Darke County, OH)--There was a fatal crash involving a motorcycle in Darke County on Thursday. It happened late Thursday afternoon on State Route 121 at the entrance to Wayne Lakes. Investigators say 78-year-old Charlene Flatter turned directly into the path of an oncoming motorcycle being driven by 52-year-old Rickie Hess Junior. Hess was pronounced dead at the scene. Flatter was not injured.
SETON, RHS RUNNERS TO COMPETE AT CROSS-COUNTRY STATE
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(Terre Haute, IN)--Saturday is a big day for three area runners competing at the IHSAA state cross country championship in Terre Haute. That includes Seton sophomore Hayden Neagle. Hayden is the first Seton girl to compete at the state since 2017. RHS runners Cale Newton and Dash Thacker will also be competing. Best of luck to Hayden, Cale, and Dash.
12-YEAR-OLD ARRESTED FOR GUN POSSESSION IN RICHMOND
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(Richmond, IN)--There have been more incidents in Richmond involving kids with guns. On Wednesday, Richmond police released details on an arrest that occurred Tuesday on South 9th. A 12-year-old boy was taken into custody for unlawful carrying of a handgun. The boy was arrested along with Robert White-Martinez, who was charged with intimidation with a deadly weapon. Then, Wednesday night, 18-year-old Luis Wool was taken into custody in the area of Linda Lane and Sylvan Nook Drive in Richmond and charged with intimidation with a deadly weapon and pointing a firearm. Details of what led to that charge have not been released. Wool was in the process of bonding out of jail at 4:30 Thursday morning.
Note: The accompanying mugshot is of Wool, not of the 12-year-old boy.
RICHMOND AVENUE BRIDGE NOW SET FOR REOPENING IN ABOUT TWO WEEKS
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(Richmond, IN)--Wayne County Commissioners on Wednesday addressed the policy of prayer before public governmental meetings. The policy would allow each local body to sets its own parameters involving prayer. Commissioners were split on the issue. Here’s Jeff Plasterer: "While I support prayer, I also believe that, in this case, government and religion should remain as separate as possible." Aaron Roberts had a different point of view. "The phrase 'separation of church and state' does not actually appear in the U.S. Constitution," Roberts said. The vote passed by a 2-1 margin.
U.S. CAPITOL CHRISTMAS TREE TO STOP IN RICHMOND
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(Richmond, IN)--Many people nowadays transition straight from Halloween to Christmas. So, when this happens, it will seem well into the Christmas season. Two weeks from Saturday, the U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree will be making a stop in Richmond on its way to Washington, D.C. The Wayne County Area Chamber of Commerce says it envisions a family-friendly series of events centered around the tree’s stop in downtown Richmond. Thursday, Richmond’s Board of Public Works will address planned street closures to allow those events to take place.
SIM HODGIN TO REMAIN CLOSED THROUGH DECEMBER
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(Richmond, IN)--Sim Hodgin Parkway in Richmond won’t be reopening any time soon. That road, which cuts through the Whitewater Gorge, has been closed for several months to allow for removal of the Weir Dam and for work on a railroad bridge. Part of the reason for the extended closure is that drivers have driven around barricades. Here’s Aaron Stevens with RPD: "There were some cars that had broken through the barricades. Average speeds on them approaching that area were in excess of 45 miles per hour." When will Sim Hodgin reopen? "I hope it's sometime in December," Stevens said. The Board of Works has approved the extended closure.
FAMILY, FRIENDS, AND ASSOCIATES REMEMBER JOHN CATEY
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(Richmond, IN)--He held numerous titles in his nine decades in Wayne County. Family, friends, and associates of John Catey are remembering all of those contributions. Catey died Sunday afternoon. Catey joined the Wayne County Sheriff’s Department in 1958 and became sheriff in 1970 and would serve in state leadership roles in that capacity. In the 1980’s, he became a Wayne County Council member and then a Wayne County Commissioner. He was also on the board at Reid Health during construction of its new facility. Service has been set for 1 o’clock Friday afternoon at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Richmond. John Catey was 92.
IU EAST EXPANDS SEAMLESS ADMISSION PROGRAM
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(Greenville, OH)--IU East is expanding its Seamless Admission program. That’s the program that automatically admits high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors who have GPA’s of 2.5 or higher. IU East has now partnered with Greenville High School to introduce 400 students there to the program. IU East began the program with Richmond High School last year.
MAN SURRENDERS ON CHILD SEX ABUSE CHARGES
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(Richmond, IN)--A suspect in a child sexual abuse case turned himself in at the Wayne County Jail Monday afternoon and has already bonded out. 21-year-old Sawyer Knott is charged with possession of child sex abuse material and child exploitation. Details of what led to those charges have not yet been obtained. A warrant for Knott’s arrest was issued last Friday after a judge found probable cause in the case.
3 OF 10 RCS STUDENTS ARE CHRONICALLY ABSENT
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(Richmond, IN)--Last week, Kicks 96 and 101.7 The Point News reported on Richmond Community School enrollment figures. Now, here’s a look at another number…chronic absenteeism. A student is described a chronically absent if he or she misses at least ten days in a school year. Absenteeism has been a recent focus of RCS administrators. The good news is that Richmond’s rate of chronic absenteeism is coming down; the bad news is that it remains very high. According to new numbers from the state, 30% of RCS students were chronically absent last year. That's down from 33% the year before. No other public school in Wayne County is even close to Richmond's 30% number. Centerville’s number is 10%. Northeastern’s chronically absent rate is 8%.
MEASLES CASES RISE, WAYNE COUNTY CONTINUE'S TO HAVE STATE'S MOST CASES
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(Wayne County, IN)--Measles cases in Indiana are up in the last week, and Wayne County continues to have the most confirmed cases in the state. According to the Department of Health’s dashboard, which was updated on Friday, Wayne County now has 14 confirmed cases of measles. Wayne County Health Officer Dr. Jennifer Bales recently said there could be more cases. "There is concern that there are undocumented cases in the community. But, you can only document cases if there is testing and it is confirmed," Bales said. The number of cases of measles statewide jumped by about 30% just last week. Randolph County has two cases. No other Whitewater Valley county has any.
SUSPECT JAILED AFTER STABBING CALL
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(Richmond, IN)--A domestic issue on Richmond Avenue escalated on Saturday. When police arrived on a stabbing call, they took 57-year-old William Mills into custody on a charge of domestic battery with a deadly weapon and criminal mischief. Mills has bonded out of jail. The victim’s injuries were determined to be non-life-threatening.
MAN JAILED AFTER ALLEGEDLY RETALIATING AGAINST A TESLA
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(Richmond, IN)--One man allegedly chose an unusual form of retaliation when someone parked a Tesla where he thought it shouldn’t have been parked. It happened over the weekend in the 100 block of North West E Street in Richmond. 37-year-old Johnathon Weiss allegedly went after the Tesla with his own bodily waste, whatever that may have been. Weiss was booked into the Wayne County Jail on a charge of Malicious Mischief with human blood, semen, urine, or fecal waste contact. Weiss has since been released.
WAYNE COUNTY'S 2027 GENERAL FUND BUDGET APPROVED
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(Richmond, IN)--Wayne County leaders this week passed the county’s general fund budget for next year. But, what lies past that raised some concerns. "It's going to look different in a couple of years and I just want to be careful we don't keep using all the cash available to us," said County Council member Misty Hollis. "We have a lot of unknowns ahead of us," responded Council's Max Smith. Council indicated that it anticipates state-mandated cuts. The general fund budget for the county next year is $45 million.
JUDGE ORDERS MEDIATION IN RCS BULLYING LAWSUIT
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(Richmond, IN)--It’s been well over a year since a lawsuit was filed that alleges Richmond Community School did not do enough to prevent bullying. Recently, there’s been some movement. The lawsuit was filed by the parents of a Dennis student who allege that the bullying went on for two years and that they attempted multiple times to meet with school officials to find a solution. Now, a Wayne County judge has ordered that the two sides try to settle the case through a mediator. A trial date has also now been pushed back nearly a full year to March of 2028.
THREE VEHICLES INVOLVED IN OVERNIGHT CRASH
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(Richmond, IN)--There was a serious crash overnight on South 8th Street in Richmond. It happened at the intersection of South G Street at around midnight Thursday night / Friday morning (actuality 31006). An Indiana State Police trooper who responded to the scene indicated that three vehicles were involved. Images from the scene show at least one person being cut from the wreckage and that one vehicle appeared to have been sideswiped. There’s no word yet on the condition of the victims or what caused the crash. South 8th was shut down as a result.
MAN ARRESTED IN WEDNESDAY RAID REMAINS JAILED THURSDAY
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(Richmond, IN)--The 13 people caught Wednesday morning in the multiple-state investigation into two bikers’ clubs that stems from a Fourth-of-July fight in Madison will now begin to work their way through the court system. That includes the only one from the Whitewater Valley – Richmond’s Owen Dumford. Dumford remained behind bars Thursday morning in the Wayne County Jail. Multiple law enforcement agencies took part in raids at two Richmond locations Wednesday morning.
CAR CRASHES INTO HOME
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(Richmond, IN)--A crash sent a vehicle into a house Wednesday night in Richmond. Dispatchers sent first responders to North West L Street at around 9 o’clock. Here’s one of the first arriving crews reporting what they encountered: "We have what looks to be a sedan into the side of the structure...fullly in." The initial report was that there was entrapment. There’s no word yet on the condition of any victims or what caused the crash.
WANTED DRUG DEALER CAPTURED
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(Richmond, IN)--There was a raid Wednesday morning apart from the one conducted by the FBI in Richmond targeting motorcycle club members. This one turned up a wanted drug dealer. 34-year-old Cody Jordan was taken into custody in the 500 block of South 12th. Jordan was jailed for being serious violent felon in possession of a firearm. He was wanted for failing to show up for an OWI hearing in Wayne County. Jordan had been sentenced to nine years in prison for dealing drugs in the Logansport area.
OLER: "REVITALIZATION WILL DETERMINE FUTURE OF CITY"
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(Richmond, IN)--Tuesday, the Richmond Redevelopment Commission addressed a resolution to authorize expenditures totaling more than $600,000 in the Starr District as improvements continue to be made to properties there. That neighborhood had been tagged by the state as one of the ten most endangered historic areas in Indiana. Richmond Mayor Ron Oler talked about how efforts to improve downtown, the Starr District, and the Vaile area are all coming together. "This entire revitalization really will determine the future of the city. Since we're doing three parts all at once, this is going to make a huge difference in our city for generations to come," Oler said. The commission Tuesday approved the resolution.
EFFORTS UNDERWAY TO REMOVE BLACK SUBSTANCE FROM "CHEESE CUTTER" BUILDING
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(Richmond, IN)--By now, you’ve seen the architecture that was revealed when the exterior of what was known as the Cheese Cutter building in downtown Richmond was removed earlier this year. That building is located at 8th and Main. Now, efforts are being made to remove whatever black substance covered the building. John Anderson with AP Development said that a meeting was held Tuesday to try to figure it out: "Without knowing exactly what it is, it's hard to know exactly how to tackle it. The funny thing is that rainwater works because the bottom of the columns are white, but only if you have 60 years. We don't have that kind of time." That building’s rehab is one of several downtown in a project now called Legacy on Main.
MAN JAILED FOR DOMESTIC BATTERY RESULTING IN SERIOUS BODILY INJURY
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(Middleboro, IN)--At least one person was seriously injured in an overnight domestic incident. First responders were sent late Tuesday night to a home on Filby Road near Middleboro. 53-year-old Charles Beck was sent first to Reid Health and was then booked into the Wayne County Jail early Wednesday morning on a charge of domestic battery with serious bodily injury. There’s no word yet on the identity or condition of the victim.
REID CENTER TARGETED FOR NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES
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(Richmond, IN)--The Reid Center has now fully acquired the former Reid Memorial Presbyterian Church building at the corner of North 11th and A Streets in Richmond. And, as renovations continue, there’s an effort to get the building listed on the National Register of Historic Places. "We get requests almost weekly for tours of this building. And these are people who are coming not only from just Richmond, but from all over the state and many of them have been from out of state," said Ann Fennimore with the Reid Center. That designation would make several national grants available.
COUNCIL APPROVES CITY'S 2027 BUDGET
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(Richmond, IN)--Richmond Common Council met Monday night and passed the city’s budget for the coming year. No one from the public spoke about it, but Council Member Jerry Purcell expressed some concern about fully funding all accounts. "It seems that we're continuing to underfund some line items in order to create a budget that looks at least somewhat balanced," Purcell said. Mayor Ron Oler said discussions are already taking place about doing that in the ’28 budget: "...especially on the overtime - how we're going to budget for it in '28." Monday night’s vote to approve the budget was unanimous.
FAYETTE COUNTY COUNCIL CANDIDATE APPEARS ON PIERS MORGAN
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(Connersville, IN)--Fayette County Council candidate Jaime West appeared on the program Piers Morgan Uncensored and talked more about the video of her appearance on a candidates’ forum which has garnered millions of views around the world. Morgan first asked what many assumed…whether she was under the influence...and how many beers she had drunk before her appearance on the forum. "Alright, three," West responded. She shifted when asked about a sheriff’s nephew who she claims "threatened to blow her head off." "This was the Union County, who's right next door to me," West said. And, she said she didn’t regret anything she said about Republicans. "I say it all the time. I'm not friends with them. I don't like them. They voted for all of this that's happening to our country," West explained. West said she granted Morgan the interview over CNN, ABC, and NBC because of his British accent.
JUDGE FINDS PROBABLE CAUSE IN CARLIN CASE
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(Richmond, IN)--Here’s more on the arrest reported by Kicks 96 and 101.7 The Point News on Monday morning of Richmond’s Jessie Carlin. A judge later Monday found probable cause related to charges that include criminal confinement and domestic battery. According to court documents, Carlin head-butted his girlfriend and then told her to make a video saying the injuries she sustained were the result of a fall in the shower. When she refused, he tied her hands and feet with a phone cord and gagged her until she agreed to make the video. Carlin has denied the charges. Previous convictions include drug dealing and criminal gang activity.
MAYOR ISSUES STATEMENT ON YOUTH VIOLENCE AS SEARCH FOR SHOOTER CONTINUES
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(Richmond, IN)--As the search continues for the shooter in a teen’s murder last month and as another victim of a different teen shooting continues to recover, Richmond Mayor Ron Oler has issued a statement to the community. In it, Oler said that he has full confidence in the Richmond Police Department, but believes that preventing youth violence begins at home with parental involvement, guidance, and accountability. Oler also said that he recognizes that not every young person has the benefit of a stable home and calls for others in the community to provide positive influences.
FAMILY OF MISSING WOMAN CONTINUES TO SEARCH FOR ANSWERS
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(West Manchester, OH)--The family of a missing Preble County woman observed her 36th birthday over the weekend with a renewed call for help as they continue to search for answers. Tiffany Orona was a West Manchester resident who went missing five years ago this month. Investigators have conducted interviews, executed search warrants, and used cadaver dogs, but have come up empty. A $10,000 reward for information is now in place. Tiffany’s mother has been raising her four children since the disappearance.
CONNERSVILLE MANUFACTURER TO ADD 100 JOBS
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(Connersville, IN)--A Connersville company is expanding. Forge Werks is expanding by adding a second location with 250,000 square feet of production space. That expansion is expected to result in 100 new jobs in the next year. The new Western Avenue facility will be used for high-capacity steel manufacturing projects, much of which is destined for data centers. The new facility also includes room for additional expansion.
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