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By Sarah Shurge – After nearly seven weeks, the United Auto Workers (UAW) strike against the “Big Three” (Ford Motor Company, General Motors, and Stellantis) has finally come to an end. On Friday, September 15th, the UAW launched a strike against the “Big Three” in an...

By Sarah Shurge – As the leaves begin to change and the temperature begins to drop, holiday season is quickly approaching. We think of Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas, but do you think of our veterans? It’s important to give thanks to our veterans. That’s why...

By Sarah Shurge – If you’ve been reading the Wayne Dispatch for years, you might recall reading about former recalled Wayne city councilman Christopher Sanders back in November 2017 through October 2020. For those that don’t remember, Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy...

It’s almost Thanksgiving, so you know what that means. There’s the prospect of nearly three different generations gathering around the table to cut the turkey, feast on trimmings, and catch up on life. And that means lots can get lost in translation. But if you’re like me, that...

HYPE Athletics Center of Wayne received a generous grant of $25,000 from Wayne County Commissioner Al Haidous. This substantial grant has been utilized to enhance the sporting and educational experiences of the numerous youth participants who frequent our center’s camps,...

By Courtney Conover – When one thinks of a wrestler, big muscles are a given. But a soft heart? Perhaps not so much. But on Friday, October 13, 2023, both will converge at Wayne’s HYPE Athletics when Champion for a Cause Promotions Presents The Hart of the Matter featuring...

By Sarah Shurge – “I’ve had the gift of having cancer. The gift of losing my leg. The gift of almost losing my life to drug addiction and alcoholism. These are all gifts,” said Zach Gowen. “Life is one big gift.” At 8 years old, Gowen was diagnosed with cancer and his left...

By Sarah Shurge – Rain or sunshine, they stand. Day or night, they stand. Crowded around a fire for warmth, they stand. Signs in their hands, they stand. If you have driven down Michigan Ave. in Wayne within the last few weeks, you might have noticed something different at...

By Sarah Shurge – “Meet our local heroes on a more personal level,” said Lisa Kubany, Wayne Downtown Development Authority’s (DDA) Marketing and Events Director. The Annual Firefighter Pancake Breakfast will be held on Saturday, October 14th, from 9 a.m. – 12p.m. Come for...

The Wayne Memorial High School Class 2024 Homecoming Court front: Alyah Luper, Briana Johanson, Kyshaun Caure, Alyssa Fuller, and Arianna Pate, back: Arianna Gillenwaters, Ava Williams, Osualdo Chaparro, Aubriana Hodge and Sofia Figueroa. Photo by John Rhaesa