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By Sarah Shurge – “We’re really looking forward to bringing the scarecrows back to the community,” said Lisa Kubany, Wayne Downtown Development Authority’s (DDA) Marketing and Events Director. “I know it’s a loved event and tradition in the City of Wayne.” That’s...

Thomas (Tom) Daily was born April 2, 1935, in Highland Park, MI to George and Mae (Blaker) Daily. Raised in Inkster, MI. Tom graduated from high school and later earned his degree from Madonna University. He spent two years in the U.S. Army from 1956-57 in Berlin, Germany. Tom...

It’s a Thing Jasmine Taylor was once afflicted with something that ails a lot of Americans: Not having enough money. And being saddled with debt certainly didn’t help. She had roughly $60,000 in student loan debt as well as another $9,000 in medical and credit card debt on...

By Sarah Shurge – Church bells aren’t heard as often as they used to be, but St. Joseph’s Catholic Church is excited and proud to keep the sound of church bells ringing in Wayne. “It’s like a traditional thing,” said Father Francisco Radecki, CMRI (Congregation...

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 7:30 p.m. at Goudy Park, located at 3355 S. Wayne Rd. There will be no...

By Sarah Shurge – In October 2022, the Wayne Police Department’s therapy dog, Zeke, tragically and suddenly passed away after a short battle with cancer. However, the therapy dog program did not end with Zeke. Zeke inspired therapy dog programs at multiple other police...

By Sarah Shurge – Each year the Wayne Police Department’s Awards Committee – which consists of patrol officers, command officers, and the police chief – meets to select a Police Officer of the Year Award recipient as well as other individual awards for exemplary...

By Courtney Conover – Having retired from teaching in 2009, Tom Buckalew has become well accustomed to having free time on his hands. But that’s not to say he’s idle—far from it. On tap for Buckalew, 78, is a summer brimming with the kind of activity that fuels the sou...

When my kids bought me a newfangled Keurig coffee machine for Mother’s Day a few years ago (alright, we all know it was my husband who really made the purchase, but I digress), I was ecstatic and over the moon. I ended up loving everything about owning one. It was like I was now...

By Sarah Shurge – The City of Wayne is one step closer to ensuring safe drinking water for all residents with the lead line replacement project. During the Wayne City Council Meeting on Tuesday, July 11th, State Senator Darrin Camilleri and State Representative Kevin...