In mid-August 12, 2026, Richmond and Wayne County experienced a devastating 100-year flood and left many communities facing a difficult recovery. As the storm passed and the clouds began to clear, Wayne County’s strength came into focus. Neighbors helped neighbors, first responders and public servants worked tirelessly, and local businesses and attractions remained determined to…
Shopping small is especially meaningful. Following the historic floods that affected Cambridge City, Hagerstown and surrounding areas, every purchase from a locally owned business helps support jobs, families and the continued recovery of our communities. Whether you visit on Small Business Saturday or plan a holiday shopping getaway anytime during the season, we invite you…
Abbott’s Candies isn’t just a familiar Wayne County favorite for old-fashioned confections like caramels, chocolates and other sweet treats. It’s also the oldest candy store in Indiana. Founder W.C. Abbott worked as a traveling salesman before opening his own restaurant back in his hometown of Hagerstown, developing recipes along the way for butterscotch, taffy and…
For travelers who enjoy a fun themed adventure to pursue, Richmond and Wayne County offer a number of appealing trails worth building an itinerary around. The scenic stretch of the Old National Road/U.S. 40 in eastern Indiana and western Ohio — a.k.a. “Antique Alley” — brims with charming shops and malls full of vintage treasures…
Now is a great time to get outside and explore our area, for fun-family trips, an abundance of flora shopping and discovering gardens and beyond. Amish greenhouses are located all over Wayne County, and shopping excursion for baskets, planters, house plants, veggies, seeds, and countryside views are must do’s when visiting. Whether your goal is…
As America hits a milestone birthday this year, Richmond and Wayne County make a great spot to mark the occasion with a fascinating collection of historical attractions to discover. Construction of the Old National Road reached the Ohio-Indiana border back in the late 1820s, bisecting Wayne County from east to west and feeding the growth…
Get ready to saddle up and ride! The Richmond Bike Loop offers a whole new way to see the city on two wheels via a paved and protected path that runs through downtown and the Historic Depot District, connecting to the Whitewater Gorge Trail and the Cardinal Greenway beyond. Parks and green spaces, charming restaurants…
The crack of the bat, the roar of the crowd, hot dogs and Cracker Jack — what would summer be without America’s favorite pastime? In Wayne County, the Richmond Flying Mummies are giving fans a new opportunity to root, root, root for the home team. Part of the summer collegiate Northwoods League (at 26 teams,…
Summer’s finally here, and there’s no better time of year to go outside and play. For the young kids in the family — and for the young at heart as well, Richmond and Wayne County propose plenty of fun ways to keep the whole brood entertained all season long. When temperatures rise, it’s easy to…
Calling all birdwatchers — get an eyeful of Richmond and the surrounding communities! The natural woods and waterways of Wayne County are home to all sorts of fascinating fine-feathered friends worth a look, especially during the spring months when major migrations are taking place. Don’t forget to bring the binoculars… Both members of the Indiana…
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