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The sweet story behind Abbott’s Candies
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…
Richmond / Wayne County Indiana is a one-stop destination for shopping
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…
Richmond / Wayne County – Full of Pizza Possibilities
No matter how you slice it, Wayne County is a great place to go for pizza. Thin or thick crust, saucy or cheesy, loaded toppings or pepperoni only… you’ll find the perfect pie here. For many Richmond residents, Pizza King reigns supreme as the hometown favorite, and anyone who’s grown…
what’s new in Richmond / Wayne County for 2025
Richmond and Wayne County are ringing in 2025 with a fun new slate of restaurants, attractions and experiences to explore! Here are a few items to add to your to-do list this new year: How sweet it is… at the I-70/U.S. 40 interchange, Uranus Fudge Factory launched in December with…
Take your taste buds on a global culinary adventure in Richmond / Wayne County
Whether you’re craving sushi or chicken satay, tacos or tikka masala, it’s all right here in Wayne County. With a surprisingly wide range of international eateries to consider, there are plenty of new tastes to discover. So… who’s hungry? Authentic south of the border options abound in Wayne County. On…
Take flight on the Heartland Wine & Ale Trail
Whether you’re a budding wine connoisseur or a hardcore craft beer aficionado, Wayne County’s buzzy Heartland Wine & Ale Trail has got you covered. Simply pick your pleasure, then raise a glass and make a toast to our fine local collection of micro brewers and vintners! This summer, the Heartland…
MURAL COMPETITION ANNOUNCES WINNERS
MURAL COMPETITION ANNOUNCES WINNERS The Wayne County Murals Program announces the winners of the 2024 Wayne County Mural Competition. Eleven artists competed this summer for three prizes of 1st place-$10,000, 2nd place-$5,000 and 3rd place-$2,500. The Wayne County Murals Program attracted artists both nationally and internationally. Artists were selected…
More than 100 colorful murals await you in Richmond / Wayne County, Indiana
Here’s the mural of the story — Wayne County boasts more than 100 vibrant public works of art scattered throughout this east-central Indiana region, a higher-than-expected number for a county of just 70,000 residents. The first Wayne County mural installation took shape more than a century ago when Charles Newcomb…
