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Did you know that Wayne used to have a man-made lake for recreation? The land bordered by Michigan, Hannan, Glenwood and Hix was all the Irving Carpenter farm. He had bought the land in 1904 from the Nash family and grew the farm to include a Sugar Bush, where maple syrup was...

By Sarah Shurge – After Mayor Pro Tempore Tom Porter resigned from his seat on City Council, the council needed a new member. On Tuesday, July 17th, Don Quarles was voted in. Quarles was officially sworn in after the council meeting and then ceremonially sworn in on...

By Sarah Shurge – The year was 1972. Two identical twins purchased two Ford Gran Torinos from Jack Demmer Ford in Wayne. Their vehicle’s VIN numbers only one number apart. Flash forward to the year 2022, those same identical twins had a 50-year photoshoot with those same...

By Sarah Shurge – “It’s a way to bring art, community and ice cream together,” said Amber Thomas, Wayne Memorial Art teacher. Thomas has been teaching at Wayne Memorial High School for six years. Every day she asks her students daily questions. Towards the end of the school...

By Sarah Shurge – It’s almost that time of year again. The 17th annual car cruise, Cruisin’ US12 is almost here. The event will be happening on Saturday, July 8th, from 10 a.m. – 10 p.m. As always, Michigan Avenue and downtown Wayne will be packed with classic and...

Did you know that out of all the months of the year, July ranks third in popularity? According to Ranker, a website that polls millions on everything from film to sports to food, July even topped December, which clocked in at fourth; May secured the top spot, while June came in...

By Sarah Shurge – After seven and a half years of serving the community, Mayor Pro Tempore Tom Porter, resigned from his seat on City Council on Tuesday, June 20th. Effective Wednesday, June 21st, his resignation was final and official. “I have put off this day as long as I...

There were cars made in Wayne before Ford? Yes! The first was made by a man named Charles Collier, a Civil War veteran, he moved to Wayne around 1900 and opened a bicycle repair shop at the corner of Brush and Newberry. Known as a tinkerer, Collier put bicycle tires on a buggy...

By Courtney Conover – There are no pretenses or putting on airs when it comes to Harold Bullock, 56, of Wayne. Bullock unabashedly describes himself as just a regular blue-collar guy who has spent most of his life working as a mechanic. He’s been married to his wife, Liz,...

By Sarah Shurge – Mark your calendars because the annual car cruise, Cruisin’ US12 is quickly approaching. The event will be happening on Saturday, July 8th, from 10 a.m.-10 p.m. For the 17th year in a row, Michigan Avenue and downtown Wayne will be packed with classic and...