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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By Sarah Shurge  – In the time of technology, libraries may seem outdated or unnecessary, however that couldn’t be farther than the truth.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...

The history of certain groups trying to ban alcohol goes back centuries, but in Wayne it really only picked up in the 1870s. A group called the “Women’s Christian Temperance Union” or W.C.T.U. was founded in 1874 in Michigan and a Wayne branch was founded in...

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...

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...

By Sarah Shurge – It’s that time of year again – Lighthouse Home Mission’s warming center is open and volunteers are needed. Lighthouse Home Mission (LHM) was started almost 40 years ago by Pastor Ruby Beneteau in her own home. In partnership with the Full Gospel Temple...

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...

Welcome back to another Spotlight Series with Sarah! The series where the writer gets to know the city more personally, while the readers get to know the writer better in the process. Ever since I started my column in March 2024, I’ve been writing about services I’ve received in...

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...

By Sarah Shurge – The Elementary Athletic Program was established in 2021 after recognizing a significant gap in accessible recreational athletic opportunities for elementary students. This program was the vision of Scott Tocco, WWCS Assistant Superintendent of...