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By Sarah Shurge – “They’re very, very much appreciated,” said Lori Gouin, Wayne Downtown Development Authority director. The Wayne Garden Club was presented with a plaque by Gouin during the city council meeting on Tuesday, December 3, 2024 for over 100 years...

By Sarah Shurge – In the November 2024 election, among the many things we voted for, we voted on our board members. Those members took office in January. School board members are essential because they act as a liaison between the community and the school. They are...

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. When I started my column last year, my very first spotlight was on Karma Coffee & Kitchen, a...

Back in the 1820s and 30s most of the area immediately outside the few downtown streets was originally settled as 40 – 80 acre farms. This land was mostly wooded with white and yellow oak with some poplar mixed in. The original landowners would have to cut the trees, pull...

By Sarah Shurge – The third annual Downtown Wayne Restaurant Week happened at the end of last month from Saturday, March 22nd – Sunday, March 30th. “Wayne Restaurant Week is more than just a celebration of great food, it’s about community, connection, and local Wayne...