Inspiration, Stories, and Local Insights

What is it about chocolate? The delectable treat that causes mouth watering experiences has now caused a sort of cocoa craze to take over Wayne County, Indiana. Richmond and Wayne County’s self-guided journey down the Chocolate Trail takes you to a one-of-a-kind ice cream parlor, amish market, candy shops/factories, gift…

February is Black History Month, and Wayne County honors its African-American heritage in meaningful ways. Often referred to as the Grand Central Station of the Underground Railroad, the Levi and Catharine Coffin State Historic Site and Interpretive Center in Fountain City recently underwent an extensive upgrade to improve the visitor…

Things are heating up in Richmond, Indiana this January! The sounds of chainsaws buzzing, children laughing and live music all welcome you as you arrive in Richmond for the Meltdown Winter Ice Festival from January 23 – 26th. For the past 7 years, thousands of visitors from hundreds of miles…

Having trouble coming up with holiday gift ideas for those difficult-to-please folks on your shopping list? Consider locally made items from Wayne County, Indiana. Whether you live here, are a former resident, are visiting or just passing through, Wayne County has a lot to choose from. You’re sure to find…

Josh Minor is enthusiastic about Richmond, Indiana’s Historic Depot District. “It’s kind of like a street fair but all year long,” he said after searching several minutes for just the right description. 67093093_2779776838707842_3943681207895588864_n.jpg Minor is store manager at Comic Relief Comics & Collectibles, which moved from an eastside mall to…

Exploring museums together can be a wonderful family adventure – fun and educational. Unfortunately, it can also get a little pricey. That’s why the Smithsonian Institution has designated Saturday, Sept. 21, as Museum Day. It’s not just a name, it’s a gift from America’s national museum to you! Go to…