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The story of how our roads got their names is a fascinating and little-known history lesson. Michigan Avenue was originally called the “Chicago Road” because it runs all the way to Chicago, and didn’t get the name Michigan Avenue until 1867. Glenwood was originally called “Dewey...

By Sarah Shurge – It’s that time of year again, the holiday season. For families that were looking for a night of good holiday fun, Wayne’s annual Christmas tree lighting just happened again this year. Holiday Night at the museum was Saturday, December 4th, at the Wayne...

By Carolyn Marnon – As a bagpiper played “Amazing Grace,” people attending the dedication of the new Rosie Rose Garden in front of the Wayne Historical Museum milled around the lawn. At the predetermined time, Wayne Historical Society Immediate Past President Ann Zimmerman...

By Tyler Moll – Did you know that for over 100 years there has been oil coursing under the ground on the west end of the city? Did you know that the oil that came through Wayne helped the US win WWI and WWII? Lets start at the beginning. In 1899 the company headquarters of...

By Carolyn Marnon – Friday the 13th. It can strike fear into anyone. Long considered an unlucky day in Western superstition, it has inspired a 19th century secret society (the Thirteen Club), an early 20th century novel (Friday the Thirteenth), a horror film franchise...

Who’s on the 2018 November city ballot Mayor – 2 year term John P. Rhaesa – Mayor Christopher Sanders – Mayor City Council Ward 4 – 4 year term Brian Ewanciw Anthony Wayne Miller Ward 5 – 4 year term Eric Cleereman Kelly Skiff Ward 6 – 4 year...

Organizers are planning for this year’s event to be significantly larger than last year’s Chocolate Walk. Wayne Main Street’s Third Annual Chocolate Walk will take place in downtown Wayne on Saturday, May 12, from 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Tickets for last year’s Chocolate Walk...

Memorial Day Parade The annual Wayne Westland Memorial Day Parade will be Sunday, May 27, at 1:00 p.m. The parade will start out of the Ford Civic League parking lot on Wayne Rd in Westland and wind its way to the Veteran’s Memorial Garden of Westland located behind the William...

The City of Wayne had a special reception for a very special guest….SANTA CLAUS! Hundreds of Wayne residents came out on this chilly December 2nd night to welcome Santa and enjoy the festivities with family, friends and neighbors. The evening began with Christmas Carols...

By Darlene Hawley – It’s December and the holidays are fast approaching. We all have traditions that make the holiday special. Many of our special traditions are part of our childhood and the childhoods of our parents and their parents before them. We carry on the...