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...

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. As a writer, most of the time I’m writing about events before they happen, so I hardly ever get...

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...

Now that summer is in full swing many Wayne-ites will make their way to Cedar Point or Michigan Adventure for a fun day of rides and coasters, but did you know that in the past residents didn’t have to go so far to visit an amusement park? In the 1920s the U.S. had over...

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:...

By Sarah Shurge – For the month of June, spend your Wednesday’s dining in downtown Wayne. Food trucks in downtown Wayne will be serving lunch and dinner options every Wednesday in June from 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. Seating will be provided. The event is sponsored by the...

By Sarah Shurge – Mark your calendars because it’s almost that time of year again. The much-anticipated, annual car cruise, US12 Cruise will be happening on Saturday, July 11th. “Last year we got a little bit of rain, but the cruisers always come out. This happens rain or...

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....