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By Sarah Shurge – It’s almost that time of year again. Wayne’s annual car cruise, US12 Cruise will be happening on Saturday, July 11th. As always, Michigan Avenue and downtown Wayne will be packed with classic and custom cars. The cruise will begin with an opening...

By Sarah Shurge – Summer is here, which means free concerts have returned to Goudy Park every Wednesday! Each show will be 7:30 p.m. on Wednesdays at the all-new Goudy Park Amphitheater (located at 3355 S. Wayne Rd.), so bring a lawn chair or blanket. There will be food...

By Sarah Shurge – The primary elections are coming! Tuesday, August 4th, voters will vote for governor, congress, the state legislature, and more. Are you prepared to vote? Looking for more information about the candidates? We’ve got you covered. The League of Women Voters...

By Sarah Shurge – For many years the citizens of Wayne have been asking for curbside recycling. You asked and now you have received. The City of Wayne Public Works Department (DPW) is excited to announce that curbside recycling has started in Wayne. At the city council...

The following letter was provided to the City of Wayne by Priority Waste Chief Executive Officer Aaron Johnson on July 1, 2026. In it, Johnson outlines the company’s Service Recovery Plan, summarizes steps that have been taken to address recent service disruptions, and...

Wayne Memorial High School has 12 valedictorians and salutatorians this year. Both categories of achievement are determined strictly by cumulative GPA. Valedictorians have GPAs 4.0 and above. Salutatorians have GPAs between 3.93 and 3.99. Meet the Class of 2026 Valedictorians:...

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. If you missed Downtown Wayne Restaurant Week in April or the “Best in Wayne” winners in May,...

By Sarah Shurge – The City of Wayne Public Works Department (DPW) is excited to announce that curbside recycling is coming soon to Wayne! The DPW provides services that guarantee the continued safe, clean, and healthy environment that is a way of life for Wayne Residents....

The race for the City of Wayne City Council is officially underway, with seven candidates filing to run for three available four-year council seats in the 2026 election cycle. The candidates who have officially filed are: • Alfred Brock • Kathy Lawrence • Brett Macek • DeVincent...

By Sarah Shurge – The fourth annual Downtown Wayne Restaurant Week happened last month from Saturday, April 18th – Sunday, April 26th. “Restaurant Week continues to grow each year, and it just keeps getting better and better,” said Lisa Kubany, Wayne Downtown...