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By Sarah Shurge – If you are a classic car enthusiast that looks forward to the annual car cruise every summer, then there is a business in Wayne you should check out during the rest of the year. Classics and Beyond Auto Gallery is a classic and specialty car showroom that...

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...

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. Some months I know exactly what/where I want to write about and review for my column, while...

By Sarah Shurge – The Recovery Action Network of Michigan launched its very first Recovery Community Center in the heart of downtown Wayne. The Recovery Action Network of Michigan (RANMI) is a peer-based support group that is committed to serving the Western Wayne County...

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. When you move into a new house or have new neighbors move in next to you, you hold your breath...

By Sarah Shurge – This month marks The Wayne Dispatch’s 200th edition! The first issue of The Wayne Dispatch that John and Natalie Rhaesa started was published in November 2008. John and Natalie’s vision for The Wayne Dispatch was a monthly publication that will be your...

By Sarah Shurge – The third annual Downtown Wayne Restaurant Week happened at the end of last month from Saturday, March 22nd – Sunday, March 30th. “Wayne Restaurant Week is more than just a celebration of great food, it’s about community, connection, and local Wayne...

By Sarah Shurge – After over nine years in Wayne, Helium Studio is making a pivot. Dave and Kim Jenkins, Helium Studio owners, are planning for retirement within the next few years and in turn, plan to close the downtown brick-and-mortar store – Helium Studio, on Sunday,...

By Sarah Shurge – Throughout the year, the City Wayne Downtown Development Authority (DDA) has partnered with many businesses and sponsored many events for the City of Wayne. As we ring in the new year, it’s important to highlight the DDA’s involvement from the previous...

If you’ve driven down W. Michigan Ave lately you probably have noticed some construction across from Books on the Ave and Karma Coffee. The construction is for apartments coming to Wayne! The development will have 23 units, with a mix of one and two bedrooms. The lower level will...