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By Sarah Shurge – Congratulations to Wayne Memorial High School’s boys basketball, girls basketball, boys bowling, and wrestling teams for dominating athletics this season. “It’s an amazing time this time of year,” said Mark Woodson, Wayne Memorial athletic director. “It’s...

By Carolyn Marnon – The Wayne Garden Club will start meeting again this month. We are always looking for people who share our love of flowers and gardens to come to a meeting and learn more. The following meetings are scheduled to be held at the Wayne Public Library on...

The Wayne Drive-In opened in 1949 on Michigan Avenue near Hix Road. It was built by the Shafer family who owned and ran the Old Wayne Theater and the State Theater, and they claimed at the time it was the largest drive-in in Michigan. It began with one screen and a capacity of...

Congratulations to the Wayne Memorial Zebra Marching Band for being America’s Thanksgiving Day Parade WDIV 1st Place Champions! On Thursday, November 27th, the Wayne Memorial Zebra Marching Band performed in the Detroit Thanksgiving Day Parade, alongside other marching bands,...

The City of Wayne officially kicked off the holiday season in dazzling style on Friday, December 5, as the annual Holiday Night at the Museum celebration welcomed hundreds of families to Town Square for an evening filled with festive cheer and community spirit. A new addition...

By Sarah Shurge – It’s always a good day when a new business opens in the city of Wayne. On Tuesday, September 2nd, MK Properties Events had a ribbon cutting ceremony. “It was nice that the city came out,” said Marlynne Moore, MK Properties Events owner. “The mayor, police...

By Sarah Shurge – If you’re looking for family-friendly activities to enjoy for the Halloween season, the City of Wayne has got you covered with events all throughout the month of October. On Saturday, October 4th, at 12:30 p.m., the Wayne Public Library will host a costume...

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...

By Sarah Shurge – Don’t miss out on Wayne’s annual Back to School Movie Night. The Minions will be taking over the lawn for a screening of Despicable Me 4 on Friday, August 22nd. The movie night location will be at the Wayne Historical Museum and Hillcrest Bible Church (1...

By Sarah Shurge – On Monday, August 4th, a groundbreaking ceremony for Phase One of the Goudy Park renovation was held at Goudy Park. Diane Webb, Wayne City Manager, started the ceremony off by listing the dignitaries attending, including: Larissa Richardson –...