Month

By Dave Merchant –  Sometimes learning to play a high school varsity sport your senior year can be difficult and sometimes all it takes is practice and a few kicks. Wayne Memorial High School Zebra senior Gillian Abicht has played soccer almost her entire life. When she...

By Carolyn Marnon – Gone are the days when a child wore their costume just on Halloween.  Wayne and the surrounding area will help any child get the most wear out of their fantastic costume this year. Get the low-down here! Any Night in October Cruise on over to Gertrude...

By Carolyn Marnon – The State of Michigan Department of Treasury has notified Mayor Susan M. Rowe that they will not conduct a preliminary review of the City of Wayne’s finances. Mayor Rowe sent a letter to the Michigan Treasury Department dated August 9 asking them to...

By Carolyn Marnon – Who gives up their jet-setter life to settle down in a quiet neighborhood in Wayne?  Jo Ann Hanson did.  She had an apartment in New York City and owned a rental property on Long Island.  She flew “up, up and away” up until ten years ago when she retired...

By Carolyn Marnon – Beverly Campbell has many different facets. These facets all come together to form this wonderful woman who was recently named Wayne’s 22nd Annual Diamond of the Community.  This award recognizes a Wayne resident who is over 70 and actively volunteering...

Darlene Hawley – Last week, the Ladies’ Literary Club of Wayne celebrated their 120th year of  meeting and offering programs to women of our community and surrounding communities.  A dinner meeting was held at Karl’s Cabin in Plymouth to begin this 120th year...

Last month, State Representative and Democratic Whip Robert Kosowski (D- Westland) presented checks to the cities of Westland and Wayne to help with development of the cities’ parks and recreation systems. “I am proud that I was able to bring home this money to my district,”...

By Carolyn Marnon – HYPE celebrates successes of their first year in Wayne“Together, We Rise” is the theme of HYPE Recreation Center of Western Wayne as they celebrate one year in the old Wayne Rec Center building. HYPE CEO Ali Sayed spoke before the Wayne City Council...

By Carolyn Marnon – Water meter replacements have started in Wayne.  Etna Supply, a Michigan-based company, is finishing the replacement of water meters at commercial businesses in Wayne.  Once that is complete, replacement of residential water meters will begin. Residents...

By Darlene Hawley – In today’s world communication is almost instantaneous.  Television and the internet connect us to every part of the world within minutes of a disaster, happening, phenomenon, tragedy, or happy event.  Live coverage means we know every detail and...