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By Sarah Shurge – For many years the citizens of Wayne have been asking for curbside recycling. You asked and now you have received. The City of Wayne Public Works Department (DPW) is excited to announce that curbside recycling has started in Wayne. At the city council...

The following letter was provided to the City of Wayne by Priority Waste Chief Executive Officer Aaron Johnson on July 1, 2026. In it, Johnson outlines the company’s Service Recovery Plan, summarizes steps that have been taken to address recent service disruptions, and...

By Sarah Shurge – For the month of June, spend your Wednesday’s dining in downtown Wayne. Food trucks in downtown Wayne will be serving lunch and dinner options every Wednesday in June from 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. Seating will be provided. The event is sponsored by the...

By Sarah Shurge – Mark your calendars because it’s almost that time of year again. The much-anticipated, annual car cruise, US12 Cruise will be happening on Saturday, July 11th. “Last year we got a little bit of rain, but the cruisers always come out. This happens rain or...

By Sarah Shurge – The City of Wayne Public Works Department (DPW) is excited to announce that curbside recycling is coming soon to Wayne! The DPW provides services that guarantee the continued safe, clean, and healthy environment that is a way of life for Wayne Residents....

By Sarah Shurge – On Tuesday, April 7th, at the City of Wayne’s Council meeting, Officer Alzayadi was honored as the 2025 Wayne Police Department Police Officer of the Year. “Receiving the award I felt excited, honored, proud, and respected by my fellow coworkers, city...

The race for the City of Wayne City Council is officially underway, with seven candidates filing to run for three available four-year council seats in the 2026 election cycle. The candidates who have officially filed are: • Alfred Brock • Kathy Lawrence • Brett Macek • DeVincent...

By Sarah Shurge – Save the date! You’re invited to a National Day of Prayer gathering on Thursday, May 7th, at 7 p.m. The event is hosted by New Life Metro Detroit (39390 Michigan Ave.) in Wayne. Local churches from across the community are coming together in unity to pray...

By Sarah Shurge – You never know when a moment is going to change your life. For Kevin Hatmaker, that moment happened when Charles Coody, American professional golfer and 1971 Masters champion, mailed back a note along with the Masters pin flag he had sent Coody to sig...

By Sarah Shurge – Mark your calendars and save your appetite because Restaurant Week is returning to Wayne! “There’s something for every taste and every budget, and this week is the perfect chance to try it all,” said Lisa Kubany, Wayne Downtown Development Authority (DDA)...