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Phil Marnon was a man of the people. And people knew, if they needed anything, they could rely on Phil to help them. “Can I get you anything?” “What do you need?” “What can I do?” Philip Eugene Marnon passed away on September 1, 2025.  Phil was born in Detroit, MI on March 8,...

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 – For the third year in a row, Scarecrow Fest will be returning to the city of Wayne! Rachel Botu, owner of Flowers in the Mitten, is hosting Downtown Wayne Scarecrow Fest. The event will be Saturday, September 20th, 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. at 1 Towne Square S...

December 27, 1946 – August 6, 2025 Ronald Manshardt, 78, of Wayne, Michigan, passed away peacefully in Ann Arbor under the care of hospice, surrounded by family. A lifelong resident of Wayne, Ron attended Wayne Memorial High School, where he was a varsity letterman in both...

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 – During a meeting on Wednesday, June 25th, the Board of Education appointed Dr. Catherine Cost to serve as Interim Superintendent. Dr. Cost has spent her career in public education, starting as a teacher and principal, then serving as the superintendent for...

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...