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As someone that grew up in the City of Wayne and now writes for the City of Wayne, I thought it would be fun to get to know the city more personally, while my readers can get to know me better in the process. To do this, I’m starting a series about hidden gems in the City of...

By Sarah Shurge – Black History Month was created to recognize and honor all African American people from all periods of U.S. history. In celebration of Black History Month, we want to highlight some of the black-owned businesses in Wayne. Our first acknowledgment goes to...

By Sarah Shurge – If anyone is like me and has been patiently waiting for Lee’s Famous Recipe Chicken to open in Wayne, the time has finally come! Lee’s Famous Recipe opened on Thursday, January 11th. Before officially opening, Lee’s had a family day on Wednesday, January...

By Sarah Shurge – Over 100 real size dinosaurs are coming to HYPE Athletics. Come participate in the Jurassic Journey, an educational experience, from March 3rd through 9th. The event will be open from 10 a.m. through 8 p.m. at HYPE Athletics on Howe Road. This will be the...

James A. Lents, 83, of Clinton, went home to be with Jesus on Monday, January 22, 2024 at MercyOne – Clinton. Memorial Services are being planned for later this spring. The Clinton Chapel Snell-Zornig Funeral Homes & Crematory is assisting the family. Online condolences may...

As you drive into Wayne on Michigan Avenue you are greeted by signs in the median that say “Welcome to the City of Wayne, Founded 1824″, but is Wayne really that old? Yes, and this year, 2024, is the 200th anniversary of the first settler in Wayne. On February 27,...

By Sarah Shurge The upcoming election will have two new polling locations. The polling locations are as follows: Precinct 1, 2, 4, and 5 will be at HYPE Athletics (635 Howe Rd). Precinct 3 and 6 will be at St. Mary Church (34530 W Michigan Ave). Voting will be from 7 a.m. – 8...

By Sarah Shurge – The International Church of Metro Detroit is excited to invite you to their third Community Prayer Breakfast. “The goal and mission of the breakfast is to focus on important values in the time we’re living in,” said Art Wilson, founding pastor of...

By Sarah Shurge – The city of Wayne is excited to announce its new city manager, Diane Webb. Effective Thursday, August 31, 2023, Lisa Nocerini resigned as Wayne city manager after eight years of serving the community. “I know Lisa and I know she did a phenomenal job,” said...

By Sarah Shurge – Over the summer of 2023, the Wayne-Westland Community Schools (WWCS) learned about significant issues related to the district finances. The WWCS has been in a close budget review following the annual fiscal audit. WWCS Superintendent John Dignan shared...