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Date Featured	Subject	Approximate Date of Photo
December 28, 2009	Built in 1861, this historic observatory on the Earlham College campus was the first college observatory in Indiana. Its 1856 telescope was in active use until the 1960s. In 2002, a new observatory was built on Earlham's back campus.	December 28, 2009
December 21, 2009	This log cabin was Wayne County's original courthouse. It was moved to this location along the National Road in Centerville and restored in 1998. Two other buildings have served as Wayne County, Indiana's courthouses.	December 12, 2009
December 4, 2009	As part of the Old-Fashioned Christmas Festival held each Tuesday evening during December in the historic Depot District in Richmond, Indiana, the Richmond Furniture Outlet provides a free Christmas Train ride for children.	December 1, 2009
November 30, 2009	Strong Woman Amphora is the title of this wonderful glass piece by local Richmond, Indiana artist, Steve Sizelove. It received the Barry and Bonnie Johnston Best of Show Award at the 111th Annual Exhibition of the Richmond Art Museum. The Richmond Art Museum is located at 350 Hub Etchison Parkway, Richmond, Indiana.	November 20, 2009
November 16, 2009	This weir dam on the east fork of the Whitewater River, alongside Elks Club Road, is a popular fishing spot. These types of dams can create powerful circulation patterns which can can submerge a person indefinitely, making them an extremely dangerous places to swim or wade.	November 6, 2009
November 9, 2009	The "No Passing" sign reminds us to put safety first! During the fall harvest season when farmers are moving equipment between fields, go slow and be patient until there is sufficient room and visibility to pass.	November 8, 2009
October 30, 2009	The City of Richmond recently installed a 1000 watt photovoltaic system (solar array) on the south side of the Richmond Municipal Building to assist with reducing energy costs for the City Building and as a learning tool to encourage citizens to consider alternative energy resources.	October 26, 2009
October 19, 2009	Corn and soybeans are the top crops produced in Wayne County, Indiana. In 2008, Wayne County harvested 59,000 acres of corn* and 66,900 acres of soybeans. Average yield for corn was 151 bushel per acre. Average yield for soybeans was 43 bushel per acre*.	October 17, 2009
October 12, 2009	The Reid Memorial Presbyterian Church is a local treasurer. The church, which was designed entirely by Tiffany & Co., was donated by turn-of-the-century entrepreneur, Daniel Reid, as a memorial to his parents.	September 1, 2009
October 5, 2009	Indiana Lt. Governor, Becky Skillman, was in Richmond on Thursday, October 1st to announce a change in homeless service delivery that will bring needed dollars to Wayne County. Mayor Sally Hutton and Dunn Center CEO, Kay Whittington were also on hand for the event.	October 1, 2009
September 14, 2009	2009 Fall Festival Photos	September 12 & 13, 2009
August 10, 2009	Click on the photo to view a larger version. Visit our Flickr feed for more images from the 2009 State Fair Band Day contest.	August 7, 2009
July 27, 2009	Cope Environmental Center, near Centerville, Indiana, features over three miles of hiking trails meandering through hardwood forests, grasslands, over 12 acres of prairie, three wetlands, and two ponds, and a significant collection of conifers. Hiking trails are free and open from dawn to dusk.	July 19, 2009
July 20, 2009	Many Wayne County cyclists joined approximately 1,300 other riders to travel from Terre Haute to Richmond, a distance of 160 miles, in one day by bicycle. The RAIN Ride ends at Earlham College.	July 18, 2009
July 14, 2009	Travelers on I-70 receive a visual treat at the State Road 1 (Cambridge City/Hagerstown) exit with a burst of color from these yellow wildflowers.	July 14, 2009
July 6, 2009	Roosevelt Hill, to the west of this bandshell, rises steeply, creating natural amphitheater seating for local events, such as this free concert by the U.S. Jazz Ambassadors.	July 2, 2009
June 24, 2009	Thanks to the hard work of a team of local youth, Richmond was awarded the title of "All-America City" by the National Civic League on June 19, 2009. The City celebrated the award and thanked the team for all their hard work with a parade, then free cake and ice cream at the City Building. This is the second time the City of Richmond has received this designation. The first time was in 1987.	June 22, 2009
June 15, 2009	Bethany and Kirk made their dream come true during a civil ceremony at the Richmond Municipal Building on June 5, 2009.	June 5, 2009
June 8, 2009	While always a lovely spot for rest and reflection, this week is a great time to visit as the roses at the Richmond All America Rose Garden at Glen Miller Park are in beautiful full bloom.	June 5, 2009
June 1, 2009	Several generations of Wayne County residents are accustomed to placing their order via phone from the table at the local Pizza King restaurants - though it tends to confuse and amuse first time visitors.	May 22, 2009
May 26, 2009	This school was named for David Worth Dennis, an educator. He was innovative and influential, and was one of the first to advocate "modern" laboratory methods in both Chemistry and Biology. Earlham, where he was a professor, had one of the earliest laboratories in which each student had access to a microscope. As a tribute to his outstanding career, the first Junior High School in the city was named the David Worth Dennis Junior High School and dedicated in 1922. ¹	May 22, 2009
May 18, 2009	Governor Morton's Great Great Grandson Stephen Santarelli de Brasch from Hamilton, Mass was on hand to plant an Indiana State Tulip tree in the front yard of the Morton Home at 313 W. Main St. in Centerville, Indiana.	May 15, 2009
May 13, 2009	A beautiful spring evening, good friends and a fishing pole - life is good!	May 12, 2009
May 4, 2009	Lemonade Day is an annual event started by Richmond, Indiana native Michael Holthouse, in which businesses, families, and communities work together on a fun, family-oriented activity to train youth on how to be successful entrepreneurs. Wayne County, Indiana's first Lemonade Day was held on May 3, 2009.	May 3, 2009
May 1, 2009	May Day festivities at Earlham College began as a private gathering in 1865 but blossomed into a campus wide activity involving both students, faculty and, at times, locals. The practice has since ended at Earlham.¹	May 1, 1906
April 27, 2009	Once host to the biggest names on the vaudeville circuit, Murray Theatre now serves as home to Richmond Civic Theatre. The building celebrates its 100th anniversary in 2009.	April 24, 2009
April 20, 2009	Talented area musician, Eric Loy, entertained at the Lions Club Home Expo. The instrument Loy is playing is a harp guitar.	April 16, 2009
April 13, 2009	If not busy with a customer or up to his elbows in clay, local potter, Scott Shafer, is happy to take time to help you learn about his craft. You can meet Scott at his studio/sales room at 610 North Morton Avenue in Centerville, IN. For more information, call (765) 855-2409.	April 9, 2009
April 6, 2009	This plaque appears on the west side of the US Bank building (formerly Second National) north of the corner of Main and 8th Street, where Sailor Street intersects 8th. The text of the plaque is noted below the photo.	April 1, 2009
March 30, 2009	Archaeologists sift through the soil at the Seybold-Price house in Fountain City, the future location of the Levi Coffin House State Historic Site's interpretive center. The Seybold-Price house is located just north of the Levi Coffin House and will offer a multipurpose area where Coffin House volunteers can offer programs year-round in addition to much-needed infrastructure such as restrooms for the thousands of school children who visit the Levi Coffin House each year.	March 25, 2009
March 23, 2009	Taking into consideration studies that have shown the impact of art on decreased pain and improved patient satisfaction, the new Reid Hospital incorporated the work of local and national artists into the design of the hospital.	March 3, 2009
March 16, 2009	Cozy couches to curl up on, toys and puzzles to investigate and lots and lots of great books...the IU East Library Children's Department provides a welcoming place for children of students to read and play while their parents study.	March 16, 2009
March 9, 2009	Students and faculty at IU East can find a snack or fresh cup of coffee at the Bear Creek Coffee kiosk located near Graf Recreational Center in Springwood Hall.	March 3, 2009
March 2, 2009	Visitors who pass through Wayne County, Indiana on Interstate 70 can't miss the fact they are near Richmond, thanks to the introduction from the Indiana-American water tower near the intersection of I-70 and U.S. Route 27. Indiana-American Water is one of the many fine utility companies that serve the Richmond-Wayne County community.	March 1, 2009
February 24, 2009	Pucker up! Lemonade Day arrives in Wayne County, Indiana on May 3rd, 2009.What is Lemonade Day? Lemonade Day introduces kids to entrepreneurship! This county-wide event encourages kids to start a lemonade stand and sell their lemonade to the entire community on May 3rd. Schools, community groups and businesses get involved to make this all happen.	Video - courtesy of Prepared 4 Life
February 16, 2009	This former school building, once home to the Williamsburg Yellow Jackets, now serves the community of Williamsburg as a Community Center. It has a gymnasium and meeting rooms that are available to rent.	January 30, 2009
February 9, 2009	Robert Morrisson, founder of Morrisson-Reeves Library in Richmond, Indiana is the subject of this large, unusual painting that hangs in the stairwell near the entrance of Morrisson-Reeves Library. Click to learn the secret found in this painting!	January 20, 2009
February 2, 2009	This railroad underpass was once an appreciated piece of infrastructure that allowed Cambridge City residents easy passage along South Foote Street, between South 2nd and South 3rd Streets even in times of heavy train traffic.	January 30, 2009
January 26, 2009	The Warehouse Cafe, located at 213 North 3rd Street in Richmond, offers coffee and snacks as well as salads, sandwiches and soup. It's particularly convenient for those enjoying a bit of exercise along the Cardinal Greenway Trail. Contact them at (765) 935-4645.	January 23, 2009
January 18, 2009	The bird commonly known as the Red Bird or Cardinal (Richmondena Cardinalis Cardinalis) was designated as the official state bird of the state of Indiana in 1933. Visit IN.Gov to learn about Indiana's other state emblems.	January 18, 2009
January 12, 2009	This 1934 painting by George Herbert Baker, located in the Centerville Public Library, features Centerville's distinctive arches from a perspective not often seen by those traveling through this historic community. Visit WayNet's "Artists of Wayne County" to see more Baker paintings held in various collections across Wayne County, Indiana.	January 8, 2007
January 5, 2009	These architectural stars with a beautifully aged patina can still be seen on many of the old factory buildings along the railroad near the Starr and Depot Districts.	February 9, 2008

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