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June New Briefs

Farmers Market The Wayne Farmers Market is now open from 3-7 p.m. on Wednesdays through October at Goudy Park., behind Wayne City Hall, 3355 S. Wayne Road. Farmers will offer locally grown produce, plants and flowers. There will also be a variety of other local vendors, music and...

Chance of a lifetime

By Jenny Johnson – It was the best news the mailman could deliver to a high school senior. Crystal Fletcher knew that April 17 would be a special day. “I knew it was coming that day. I just have a feeling. I went home and opened my mailbox and it was a big package.  My dad...

Hometown Superintendent

By Jenny Johnson – “In 1952 I moved in to Wayne as a one-year old and my relationship with Wayne started,” said Greg Baracy, superintendent Wayne-Westland Community Schools. “I am very grateful for the support the community has given our team over the years. It has allowed...

Churches offer more than religion

By Dee Ryan – Father Francisco Radecki really gave me the cook’s tour.  He’s the Pastor of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church and has been for 21 years.  You know St. Joseph’s— that’s the beautiful little church at 4th St. and Michigan Ave. In 1990 the church, rectory and...

Changing landscape

By Darlene Hawley – In 1824, when George M. Johnson bought 80 acres of land from the U.S. government for $100 and built his log tavern on land near the Rouge River and the old Sauk Trail, the landscape of the wilderness was changed forever.  Travelers from Detroit and the...

2014 WMHS Distinguished Alumni

Jeff Styers is a 1984 graduate of Wayne Memorial High School and was chosen as this year’s Distinguished Alumni. After graduation he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps and was a celebrated amateur boxer winning 98 of his 102 amateur fights. His amateur highlights include...

Main Street director hired for downtown

By Jenny Johnson – The Wayne Ripple Effect has hired a Main Street Executive Director. Lindsey Wooten previously worked in Howell another Main Street Community. Her role is to facilitate volunteers who are acting to revitalize the community. She will generate a newsletter...

People. Pride. Progress.

By Buddy Shuh – About two years ago, I received a pin from the City of Wayne. It had our city motto on it: People, Pride, Progress. Prior to receiving that pin, I didn’t know we had a motto, and I also didn’t know the sense of community that was here all along. “PEOPLE”...

Maple Manor celebrates Centurians birthdays

By Jenny Johnson – Maple Manor of Wayne had a very special birthday party. They celebrated the birthdays of their residents who have reached the age of 100 or more. Edna Wooten and Mamie Williams celebrated their 102 birthdays and Ruby Johnson celebrated her 101 birthday....

Farmers Market opens for season

By Jenny Johnson – Get ready for fresh and local grown plants, flowers and produce. The 2014 Farmers Market is back for another season. From May 7 until Oct. 29 the Farmers Market will be open every Wednesday from 3-7 p.m. at Goudy Park, behind Wayne City Hall, 3355 S....