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Notable People

When you're sharing information about your community, which famous person are you more likely to mention? Levi Coffin, called the "President" of the Underground Railroad, Ralph Teetor, the blind inventor of cruise control, famous football coach Weeb Ewbank or one of the many other inventors, entertainers, industrialists or educators who left their mark on this community?

Photo: Whitewater Hall, IU East

Tuition Discount

Thinking of taking a class? This summer IU East is offering a 25% tuition discount on in-state fees for undergraduate courses. Explore a new class or just finish your degreee early! You can even check to see if the credits will transfer to another college. Call 765.973.8200 for additonal information.

Photo: Centerville Library Children's Department

Summer Reading

Check your local library and get signed up for their summer reading program. Keep your children engaged with learning thoughout the summer - and don't miss all those fun events that are planned! Did you know libraries also offer ebooks, CD's and DVD's, toys, games, and puzzles, newspapers and magazines, as well as Internet access?

What's Happening in Wayne County?

Bird Watching at Cope Environmental Center - Tuesdays at 7:00 a.m.

Grey Bird in the Mullberry BushEvery Tuesday at 7:00 a.m. until May 28th, Cope Environmental Center will host special hikes led by Jim Seaney and Ron Williams, who will help bird watchers of all experience levels learn to spot and identity various species of birds. Don't forget to bring your binoculars! (Don't have any binoculars? Cope will offer you a loan!)

Free Art Class for Children Ages 5 to 11 - Thursday at 4:00 p.m.

Art Class at the Arts Place in HagerstownThe amazing Bess Sturgis introduces children, ages 5 to 11 to acrylic painting at the Hagerstown Museum and Arts Place on Thursday from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. Lessons and materials are provided without charge, thanks to a grant from the Wayne County Foundation. For more information, call 765.489.4005.

Wayne County Genealogical Society Adds Additional Library Hours and Research Materials

St. John's Lutheran ChurchThe Wayne County Genealogical Society has added more research material, increased the size of their library, and added additional hours for research. The library is located in the basement of St. John's Lutheran Church at 501 South 7th Street, Richmond. They are open every Monday from 9 until 4 p.m. NEW! Saturday hours have been added from 1 to 4 p.m. Monthly meeting are held on the second Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m. and again on the 4th Saturday at 10 a.m. For more information, call 765-935-9611.

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Did You Know?

Dr. Mary F. Thomas, who practiced medicine in Richmond during the mid-1800's, was the second female physician to be admitted to the American Medical Association.