Richmond News

BLOOMING GROVE, Ind. - Betty J. Alvey, age 67, of Blooming Grove, Indiana died Friday, February 10, 2012 at Reid Hospital Hospice in Richmond, Indiana.

NEW CASTLE, Ind. -- Five of the eight candidates seeking the GOP nomination for longtime U.S. Rep.

Mrs. and Mrs. Edward and Bonnie Hampton are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, LeAnn Marie Hampton to Michael Gene Lahmann II, son of Mr.

Editor's note: To recognize Black History Month, which is celebrated in February, the Palladium-Item is publishing a daily historical tribute noting the impact of African-Americans and their history in the community: Newly graduated attorney George Sawyer came home to Richmond from Howard University School of Law in 1958 and headed for East Main ... (more)

White was a journalist, poet, suffragist, politician, social activist and supporter of arts and culture in the Richmond area during her lifetime .

I would like to introduce you to Day of Caring. It is a 501 3 organization whose mission is to bring awareness to a community of the needs within that community then meet those needs.

Wayne County voters will elect Republican nominees for county commissioner, county council, county coroner and county treasurer during the May 8 primary election.

People browse through the selection at the 2011 Winter Book Sale organized by the Friends of Morrisson-Reeves Library.

Two Richmond men were arrested Thursday after a routine traffic stop led to the discovery of heroin and paraphernalia, Richmond police said Friday.

A federal grant will help the city of Richmond replace an aging aerial fire truck by the end of this year.

A Richmond man was arrested Thursday on a warrant charging him with four felony counts of sexual misconduct with a minor.

If members of Richmond Common Council are interested in stepping up the role council plays in city finance oversight, the Sally Hutton administration ought to welcome any help.

What: IHSAA semistate wrestling tournaments When/where: Local wrestlers compete starting at 9 a.m. Saturday at New Castle Fieldhouse and Allen County War Memorial Coliseum Cost: $10 for season ticket, $6 for final session only Who advances: Top four placers in each weight class move on.

Richmond police are investigating an armed robbery that happened just after 9 p.m. Wednesday on the city's north side.

A Richmond man facing a court date Monday for a domestic battery charge was arrested early Wednesday after a domestic dispute on the city's west side, authorities said.

The granddaughter of Richmond residents Jack and Melicent Winnefeld recently participated in the activities surrounding the Miss America Pageant in Las Vegas.

The New York Giants won on Super Bowl Sunday, but the days leading up to it were a series of wins... Richmond's Mariam Khamis and Sarah Sheridan both advanced from Tuesday night's diving regionals at Brownsburg and will compete Saturday at the state finals at the IU Natatorium in Indianapolis.

The Gennett Records label also caught the attention of a public broadcasting affiliate.

Editor's note: To recognize Black History Month, which is celebrated in February, the Palladium-Item is publishing a daily historical tribute noting the impact of African-Americans and their history in the community.

A man convicted of six felony counts for his role in the home invasion and violent beating of a Richmond woman in October 2010 has been sentenced to 40 years in prison.