January 14, 2026/
50 Years of Richards Farm Restaurant Celebrated
The Casey Rotary Club celebrated 50 Years of Richards Farm Restaurant with members of the Richards family at Tuesday’s weekly meeting. Richards family members pictured above (l to r) are Jud Richards, Dining Room Manager; Diane Richards, owner; Marcy Mumford, Rotary Club President; and Michael Richards, Chief Financial Officer. Rotarians enjoyed hearing stories that highlighted the Farm’s growth and the Richards family’s expansion into the Terre Haute market. —photo by Sharon Durham
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