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Ripple Effect earns Wayne the state’s coveted Main Street designation

Wayne, MI— Governor Snyder announced today that Wayne has earned the state’s coveted Main Street Select Level designation, which will give the city five years of intensive aid to revitalize the downtown. The Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA), tasked with making...

Kosowski’s Guest Delivers Invocation at Legislature

LANSING – State Representative Robert Kosowski was honored to have his guest deliver the opening invocation for a legislative session this week. The Rev. Venice C. Douglas came from Westland Lutheran Our Savior to read a prayer before the House of Representatives began its work....

Visioning Sessions Jumpstart Development of Wayne’s Financial Future

Moe than 60 residents, businesses and City officials kicked it into high gear to identify short-term solutions for Wayne’s financial future. Jim Ghedotte, Finance Director, presented information and Fire Chief Michael Reddy provided clarification relative to the fire department’s...

Fragile Heart – Mom shares son’s battle

By Jenny Johnson – “Tomorrow is a gift not a given,” said Sarah Price mother of four-year old Joshua who has Congenital Heart Defect and is in heart failure. Joshua is awaiting his fourth open- heart surgery and will require open-heart surgeries every two to five years. So...

WMHS seeks Distinguished Alumni

Wayne Memorial High School is looking for a Distinguished Alumni to be honored at the 2014 graduation ceremony on May 31. “We have had many outstanding people graduate from Wayne Memorial,” said Kevin Weber, principal, Wayne Memorial.  “Many have contributed significantly to the...

Race for Wayne County Executive has Wild candidate

Westland Mayor Bill Wild, 45, announced his candidacy for Wayne County Executive in the Democratic primary election to be held on Aug. 5. Wild is the first candidate to make his official announcement. “The message is clear—people want a transformation in Wayne County. They are...

Wayne and Westland share fire chief with Inkster

By Jenny Johnson – In a potential next move toward a fire authority Wayne-Westland Fire Chief Michael Reddy will also become chief of the Inkster Fire Department for the next six months. In a joint press conference at the Inkster Fire Department Inkster Mayor Hilliard...

Dairy Queen owner wins Woman of Achievement

By Jenny Johnson – Anna Petrou, owner of Wayne Dairy Queen, was recognized at a city council meeting for being named 2013 Michigan Business and Professional Women’s Woman of Achievement Award. Petrou was presented the award by Paulette Medvecky, Wayne Public Library...

Race for Wayne County Executive has Wild announcement

Today Westland Mayor and Wayne business owner  Bill Wild announced his candidacy for Wayne County Executive in the primary election to be held on Aug. 5. Wild is the first candidate to make his official announcement. “The message is clear—people want an transformation in Wayne...

Council recognizes police dept. Service Awards

City council and the Wayne Police Department recognized six police officers and one civilian for their honorable service. “These are some awards that have been overdue. They should have gone with Police Officer of the Year. I am very proud to be able to tell you the type of...