By Sarah Shurge – “I want it to be when people say ‘coney dogs,’ they say ‘we have to go to Fat Man Nok’s,’” said Lorence Scott II, Fat Man Nok’s owner. Fat Man Nok’s Restaurant opened on Saturday, June 1st, however, Fat Man Nok’s has been serving the City of Wayne for...

By Sarah Shurge – Have you patiently been waiting for free concerts in Goudy Park to return to downtown Wayne? If so, get ready because they are finally back. Each show will be Wednesday night at Goudy Park, located at 3355 S. Wayne Rd. The dates of the concerts are as...

By Sarah Shurge – Mark your calendars because it’s that time of year again. The much-anticipated, annual car cruise, Cruisin’ US12 will be happening on Saturday, July 13th, from 9 a.m. – 8 p.m. For the 18th year in a row, Michigan Avenue and downtown Wayne will be...

By Sarah Shurge – The Wayne-Westland Community Schools wants your help in the decision-making process for the schools budget reduction. During the board meeting on Monday, June 17th, the board of education approved the budget for the 2024-2025 school year, anticipating a...

Kenneth Allen Warfield, affectionately known as Ken to his friends and family, passed away on June 12, 2024, at the age of 84 in Corbin, Kentucky. Born to Ernest and Sallie Warfield on February 22, 1940, in Artemus, Kentucky, Kenneth was a beacon of love and positivity throughout...

By Sarah Shurge – “I’ve lived here for almost 52 years. It’s been like home,” said Bridget Kelly. Kelly and her husband, Tom Kelly, moved to Wayne in 1972 from New York with their four sons: Tommy, Patrick, Michel, and Kevin. “We wanted to be in a smaller...

Wayne Memorial High School has three valedictorians and five 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 2024...

By Sarah Shurge – On Friday, May 31st, Wayne Memorial High School had a dedication to their new Wall of Honor. Gwen Fretenborough, Wayne Memorial High School teacher, spoke at the dedication. Fretenborough explained that during the summer of 2023, she attended the Friends...

By Sarah Shurge – “The court would like to thank Frazier’s Towing and Jeff Frazier for the donation to the City of Wayne for the use of the Court Work Program to help keep the City of Wayne clean,” said Denise Steffens, Court Administrator at the council meeting. On...

By Sarah Shurge – Some people can see something ordinary and imagine something extraordinary — all it takes is a vision. Where people just saw cement and grass, Lisa Hermann saw an opportunity for her students. “I love gardening and we [Wayne Memorial High School] have this...

From now through October, discover art reproductions from the Detroit Institute of Arts museum at these six Wayne landmarks: Wayne Public Library / Veteran’s Plaza, Wayne Historical Museum, Goudy Park, Derby’s Alley, Karma Coffee & Kitchen / Books on the Ave.,...

By Sarah Shurge – Legacy Learning Center is bringing affordable and quality childcare to the City of Wayne. “We don’t have any daycares in Wayne, living expenses have gone up, and quality childcare is important, so you don’t have to worry what’s going on...