Inspiration, Stories, and Local Insights

Looking for something a little out of the ordinary to do, see or experience on your next trip to east-central Indiana? Richmond and Wayne County are full of off-the-beaten-path discoveries that’ll have you exclaiming “Now, that’s something you don’t see every day!” First up — set a course for fun…

Who runs the world? Girls! In Richmond and Wayne County, female-owned businesses are definitely making an impact, and making their presence known. To qualify as a woman-owned business, at least 51 percent of each establishment is owned by a female. March is National Women’s History Month, and our local leading…

The 2024 Solar Eclipse is right around the corner, and as luck and fate would have it, Richmond lies directly in the path of totality. On April 8 at 3:07 p.m., the greater Wayne County region will go dark for nearly four minutes during this once-in-a-lifetime astronomical experience! To make…

The days are colder and the nights are longer, but that’s no excuse to feel stuck inside. Bundle up and check out Richmond and Wayne County in the winter. Bonus — fewer crowds make December and January the perfect time to get outside and explore! Sledding down Roosevelt Hill at beautiful…

In the throes of a wicked caffeine craving? You’re in luck! Richmond and Wayne County house a number of friendly cafes and coffee shops serving up java, joe, lattes and espresso-based beverages just the way you like them, along with tasty pastries, baked goods and other distinctive treats. Here’s the…

With the holidays fast approaching, it’s time to start thinking about what you’re going to buy for family and friends on your holiday shopping list this season. Fortunately, the friendly shops and stores of Richmond and Wayne County offer a deep and diverse selection of meaningful items to consider for…