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By Carolyn Marnon – For the 17th year, the Wayne Michigan Rotary Club is embarking on their annual dictionary project, the “Gift of Words.” After the dictionaries are presented this month, over 5000 3rd graders who attended a public or private school located within the City...

By Carolyn Marnon – “This building became a library when the people walked in,” said then-Library Board President Ed Marman at the dedication ceremony of the Wayne Public Library 25 years ago. Twenty-five years later, the library still exists to serve the community,...

Lifelong learning is the continuing pursuit of knowledge to build skills, explore new ideas, enhance understanding and enrich life. Wayne County Community College District (WCCCD) offers the over-60 learner the opportunity to attend classes at no cost. “We are living longer than...

By Courtney Conover – Let’s rewind and go back in time… Back when a brand-new men’s tie sold for next to nothing (just over a buck); meanwhile, the bikini made its debut in Paris, France… Back when both Dean Martin’s and B.B. King’s musical careers began, and...

By Sarah Shurge – As we enter the winter season and the cold weather approaches, many people’s first thought goes to the holidays. What decorations will be put up? What meals will be eaten? What gifts will be received? What seasonal activities will be participated in? For...

By Sarah Shurge – The City of Wayne Downtown Development Authority (DDA) opened an exciting new experience for entrepreneurs in the City of Wayne. The Downtown City of Wayne Makers Market is being operated by the DDA with the purpose of supporting small business, while also...

By Sarah Shurge – It’s that time of year again, the holiday season. For families that were looking for a night of good holiday fun, Wayne’s annual Christmas tree lighting just happened again this year. Holiday Night at the museum was Saturday, December 4th, at the Wayne...

By Sarah Shurge – As fall begins to fade and the temperature begins to lower, that means one thing is on the way – winter. Winter is coming and with winter comes the holidays. If you and your family are looking for a night of good holiday fun, an event is coming up...

By Sarah Shurge – It’s important to give thanks to our veterans. That’s why Westland Mayor Bill Wild, Wayne Mayor John Rhaesa, Wayne-Ford Civic League President Vic Barra, and elected officials are coming together for the 8th Annual Holiday Meals for Wayne-Westland veterans...

By Sarah Shurge – When someone hears there is lead in their drinking water, panic tends to set in. General questions usually are: how much lead? Am I at risk for health problems? What can I do to protect myself? The City of Wayne Department of Public Works (DPW) conducts...