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September 2021 – News Briefs

The Wayne Public Library received over $500 worth of new workforce development books. Funding came from the Institute of Museum and Library Services. If you are looking for a new job or want to improve your work skills, visit the library to see if any of these new books can help...
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Concerts in the park return!

By Carolyn Marnon – The free summer Concerts in Goudy Park kicked off Wednesday, August 4, with Atomic Radio. Myke, Darrin, Dave and Randy covered popular hits while concert-goers were busy getting their dancing shoes back in the groove after a one-year hiatus due to the...
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15th annual Family Fest at CrossPointe

By Sarah Shurge – The much anticipated Family Fest at CrossPointe Community Church is returning this year. For 14 years, the event has been a hit with the community but then the pandemic happened. CrossPointe wanted to keep the tradition alive but didn’t feel it would be...
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Do this ONE THING more this August

As far as clichés go, reading in a singles ad that someone enjoys “long walks on the beach” likely ranks among the top. But it turns out, there appears to be evidence of why placing our bare feet on the earth is such a calming, peaceful exercise. Walking barefoot—also known as...
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August 2021 – News Briefs

HUGE RUMMAGE SALE! The First Congregational Church of Wayne, #2 Towne Square, (next to McDonald’s) is having a huge rummage sale Thursday, September 30, through Saturday, October 2. The church has not been able to hold their twice-yearly rummage sales for two years due to the...
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Experience the Jurassic Journey at Hype

By Sarah Shurge – Over 100 real size dinosaurs are coming to Hype Athletics. Bring the family and come participate in the Jurassic Journey, an educational experience, from August 6th through 15th. The event will be open from 9 a.m. through 9 p.m. at Hype Athletics on Howe...
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Recreation Center purchased by Hype Athletics

By Sarah Shurge – Hype Athletics is here to stay. After an almost year-long process, due to COVID-19 and processing delays, Ali Sayed, Founder and CEO of Hype, purchased the recreation building from the City of Wayne. Hype had been leasing the building since August 2015....
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International Film Festival coming to Wayne

By Sarah Shurge – Are you a film producer but your work hasn’t been seen yet? Do you enjoy watching other people’s film productions? Have you wanted to experience other cultures but maybe haven’t gotten the opportunity to travel? If you answered yes to any or all of those...
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Battle’s journey to becoming an Olympian

By Sarah Shurge – Anavia Battle is now an international name. At the age of 22, Battle made her first U.S. team, which just so happened to be the U.S. Olympic team. On Saturday, June 26th, Battle qualified for the U.S. Olympic team after placing third in the 200-meter dash...
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Rocky Horror continues on in memory of Faith Duede

By Sarah Shurge – Squirt guns pointed to the sky. Water begins to fall on the crowd. It’s raining inside the theater. To some, this sounds like madness. To others, this sounds like just a typical Saturday night with the Rocky Horror Shadow Cast at the State Wayne Theatre....