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By Sarah Shurge – Save the date! You’re invited to a National Day of Prayer gathering on Thursday, May 7th, at 7 p.m. The event is hosted by New Life Metro Detroit (39390 Michigan Ave.) in Wayne. Local churches from across the community are coming together in unity to pray...

By Sarah Shurge – You never know when a moment is going to change your life. For Kevin Hatmaker, that moment happened when Charles Coody, American professional golfer and 1971 Masters champion, mailed back a note along with the Masters pin flag he had sent Coody to sig...

By Sarah Shurge – Mark your calendars and save your appetite because Restaurant Week is returning to Wayne! “There’s something for every taste and every budget, and this week is the perfect chance to try it all,” said Lisa Kubany, Wayne Downtown Development Authority (DDA)...

By Sarah Shurge – In recognition of Earth Day, the Rotary Club of Wayne, will be sponsoring the 11th annual City of Wayne Spring Clean-Up Day in downtown Wayne on Saturday, April 25th, from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. “We’re proud that the annual clean-up is still going on. We...

By Sarah Shurge – On Monday, February 23th, the City of Wayne published a press release regarding the 29th District Court offering a limited-time Amnesty Program for individuals with delinquent court cases. This initiative not only provides an opportunity for participants...

This year is the centennial of Wayne having an official police department, having been established in the summer of 1926. Before this, back in the 1820s, the Wayne County sheriff would have to come out here from Detroit to arrest a suspect or investigate a crime. In 1830 Nankin...

By Carolyn Marnon – The Wayne Garden Club will start meeting again this month. We are always looking for people who share our love of flowers and gardens to come to a meeting and learn more. The following meetings are scheduled to be held at the Wayne Public Library on...

By Sarah Shurge – Diane Webb was selected as the new city manager in 2023. Since then, her focus has been improving the city of Wayne. Webb has a long and diverse career that has centered around the city of Wayne. For the first 18 years of her career, Webb worked in the...

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,...

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...