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Richmond, Indiana Patch AM: a 5 min read

Good day Richmond! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why Richmond mobile home residents say they’re at risk of losing homes
  • How would Richmond’s proposed fines change help for the homeless?
  • See how Richmond’s food and beverage tax is reshaping local parks.

Also on today's calendar: The Indiana Quilt Show and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call cows dancing in the dark 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: A thunderstorm in spots, with a high of 83 and low of 68 degrees.
  • Sunday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm, temps: high: 78, low: 60.
  • Monday: Heavy t-storms; not as warm, with a high of 69 and low of 55 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Mobile home residents again plead for help (westernwaynenews.com) — Mobile home residents in Richmond’s Mobile Manor and Leisure Village are urgently asking city leaders for help as rising fees, communication problems, and safety concerns threaten their ability to stay in their homes. After being told the city has limited power, they’re being directed toward state officials while local advocates warn that many fixed-income residents may be forced out if conditions don’t improve.
   

2. Richmond considers ban on transporting some homeless people (westernwaynenews.com) — Richmond officials are weighing a controversial ordinance that would fine people up to $7,500 for transporting homeless individuals into the city if they lack stable housing. Mayor Ron Oler says it’s meant to protect local resources, while council members and the city attorney review whether the proposal is necessary, supported by data, and constitutional before it advances.
   

3. Signs will tell food and beverage tale (westernwaynenews.com) — Richmond’s new 1% food and beverage tax is already funding visible upgrades, from Glen Miller Park’s new playground and splash pad to pool improvements and golf course repairs. Parks superintendent Denise Retz outlined millions in current and planned projects, upcoming budget decisions, and family programs like JUKO and Middlefork Reservoir’s Family Nature Day that aim to enhance recreation across the city.
   

4. Federal jury determines City of Richmond and Cornerstone Trading are liable for 2023 fire (wthr.com) — People displaced or affected by the 2023 Richmond industrial fire just saw a major legal development, as a federal jury found the City of Richmond and Cornerstone Trading Group liable for damages. The class action ruling assigns 60% responsibility to the company and owner and 40% to the city, with the next phase set to determine compensation for impacted residents and property owners.
   

5. Men's Golf: IU East Wins Delaware Shootout (iueredwolves.com) — IU East’s men’s golf team, based in Richmond, picked up its second win of the fall by edging St. Mary-of-the-Woods at the Delaware Shootout. Richmond fans can see the Red Wolves in action again this weekend when they compete at the Forest Hills Invitational hosted by Earlham College, with play starting Saturday morning and continuing Sunday.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Saturday September 19
  • Levi Coffin Days →
    Fountain City Park, Fountain City
    10:59 am
    • Tuesday September 22
  • Sanitation Commission
    City of Richmond, 50 N 5th St, Richmond
    11:00 am
  • RHS Orchestra Concert
    Civic Hall Performing Arts Center, 380 Hub Etchison Pkwy, Richmo
    6:30 pm
    • Thursday September 24
  • Laura Heine Collage "Whatevers"- Shellie Snail (IN) →
    First Bank Kuhlman Center, 861 Salisbury Rd, Richmond
    1:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • After two weeks, our eldest's three year old cat is still missing.
    We wonder if she is overwhelmed and hiding as she only goes outside during her yearly vet visits. Please let us know if you see her. Thank you! (Nextdoor Westchester Tingler)
  • Selling my rims for 1500 obo .
    Jus took them off my Chevy about a month ago and I have new ones on so I just need to get rid of these before they dry rot or anything. The bolt… (Nextdoor Southview)
  • Brinker International posted a job opening for Janitor - Hwy 40 Chili's in Richmond. Apply here.
  • TJX posted a job opening for Retail Part time Customer Service Supervisor in Richmond. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Richmond here.

Ok Richmond! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Night Moo-s (Thank you John S. for sending it in!)
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