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Couple celebrates 80 years of love

By Sarah Shurge – February 14th is a day dedicated to love, however, Henry and Emma Timmermann celebrated 80 years of love before the 14th. Monday, February 9th, Henry and Emma celebrated their 80th wedding anniversary. Henry was born in Germany. When he was two years old,...
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Wayne Public Library annual year report

By Sarah Shurge  – In the time of technology, libraries may seem outdated or unnecessary, however that couldn’t be farther than the truth. The Wayne Public Library is a staple in the downtown Wayne community that deserves recognition. From July 2024 – June 2025 the...
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County returns millions to those who lost property to tax foreclosure

Millions of dollars are now making their way back to Wayne County residents who lost property to tax foreclosure following important Michigan court rulings and changes in Michigan law that provide a path for former owners and interest holders to receive compensation from the sale...
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Wayne Memorial Athletic Hall of Fame

By Sarah Shurge – On Saturday, December 20, 2025, five former student-athletes were inducted into the Wayne Memorial Athletic Hall of Fame. There was a dinner for the inductees prior to the basketball game and then the induction ceremony was held at halftime. “We looked at...
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Wayne Downtown Development Authority: The year 2025 in review

By Sarah Shurge – As we ring in the new year, it’s important to give recognition to the City Wayne Downtown Development Authority (DDA) for their involvement throughout the previous year. The DDA has many purposes, some of which are to correct and prevent deterioration of...
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Emma Timmermann celebrates 100th birthday

By Sarah Shurge – 2026 is a big year for Emma Timmermann. Not only did Emma turn 100 years old on Saturday, January 3rd, but on Monday, February 9th, she will celebrate 80 years of marriage to her husband Henry Timmermann. Last June, Henry turned 100 years old. The mayors...
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Holiday Night at the Museum Brings Seasonal Magic

The City of Wayne officially kicked off the holiday season in dazzling style on Friday, December 5, as the annual Holiday Night at the Museum celebration welcomed hundreds of families to Town Square for an evening filled with festive cheer and community spirit. A new addition...
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Keep your pets safe this winter

By Sarah Shurge – If it’s cold for you, it’s cold for them. It’s important to know how to keep your dog safe during cold temperatures when they cannot speak for themselves. According to Detroit Animal Care & Control (DACC) and Friends of DACC, here is a cold weather...
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Let it Glow themed Holiday Night

By Sarah Shurge – Mark your calendars because Wayne’s annual Holiday Night at the Museum will be Friday, December 5th, at the Wayne Historical Society on 1 Towne Square St. The event will start at 5 p.m. and will go until 9 p.m. This year there is a “let it glow” theme, so...

Accreditation Assessment Team Invites Public Comment

(Wayne / Wayne County, MI) A team of assessors from the Michigan Law Enforcement Accreditation Commission (MLEAC) will arrive on Thursday, December 4th, to examine all aspects of the Wayne Police Department’s policies and procedures, management, operations, and support...