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By Sarah Shurge – Since 1989, National Recovery Month has been observed every September. This is a national observance to celebrate the gains made by those in recovery from substance use disorder, to promote the belief that recovery is possible for everyone, and to support...

We recently received a large donation of Stein family memorabilia at the museum, and some of the stories associated with the family are very interesting. Howard Stein Sr. (1901-1991) grew up on his family farm in Canton at Michigan and Haggerty. He began growing vegetables in his...

Residents with old court fines hanging over their heads will soon have a chance to clear the slate at a reduced cost. The 29th District Court has announced a special Amnesty Program that will run from September 2 through September 30, 2025.The program is designed to help people...

By Sarah Shurge – HYPE Athletics is celebrating 10 years in Wayne. In August 2015, HYPE began leasing the recreation building from the City of Wayne. In August 2020, Ali Sayed, founder and CEO of HYPE Athletics, began the discussion of purchasing the building from the city....

By Sarah Shurge – Sunday, June 22nd, started off as a service of celebration for members of CrossPointe Community Church. CrossPointe was having a special service for their children’s Vacation Bible School (VBS). The prior Sunday, service was held outside and service was...

By Sarah Shurge – SMART, in partnership with the City of Wayne, Wayne Chamber of Commerce, and Ford Motor Company, celebrated the newly installed bus shelter at the intersection of South John Hix Road and Michigan Avenue. The location is one of the most highly utilized...

By Sarah Shurge – On Monday, August 4th, a groundbreaking ceremony for Phase One of the Goudy Park renovation was held at Goudy Park. Diane Webb, Wayne City Manager, started the ceremony off by listing the dignitaries attending, including: Larissa Richardson –...

By Sarah Shurge – On Sunday, June 22nd, members of CrossPointe Community Church experienced a life-changing event. Approximately 150 congregants, including many children, attended a special Vacation Bible School service inside the church, unaware of the events that were...

By Sarah Shurge – It’s almost that time of year again! The 19th annual car cruise, Cruisin’ US12 will be happening on Saturday, July 12th. As always, Michigan Avenue and downtown Wayne will be packed with classic and custom cars. New to the cruise: 9:30 a.m. is an...

By Sarah Shurge – National Night Out is a community-building campaign that promotes police-community camaraderie. “We are thrilled to bring this national event to the City of Wayne and create opportunities for positive, meaningful interactions between our community and our...