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UAW strike finally ends after agreement

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...
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Recalled former Councilman Sanders finally pleads guilty

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...
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Hype Athletics receives $25,000

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,...
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On the eve of his appearance at HYPE Athletics in Wayne, famed wrestler Bret “Hitman” Hart opens up about his life in the ring—and outside of it

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...
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Community rallies behind UAW Local 900 during strike

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...
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‘For the Love of Music’ Rotary project for students

By Sarah Shurge – Do you have an instrument at home that needs to be played and no one to play it? If you answered yes, then the Rotary Club of Wayne has a project just for you. The Rotary Club will be collecting new or used instruments for the Wayne-Westland Community...
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City manager Nocerini resigns

By Sarah Shurge – After eight years of serving the community, Lisa Nocerini resigned as Wayne City Manager. Effective Thursday, August 31st, her resignation was final and official. “It was a good time for the city to have some different thinking,” said Nocerini. “I had...
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Church bell is now ringing at St. Joseph’s

By Sarah Shurge – Church bells aren’t heard as often as they used to be, but St. Joseph’s Catholic Church is excited and proud to keep the sound of church bells ringing in Wayne. “It’s like a traditional thing,” said Father Francisco Radecki, CMRI (Congregation...
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New police therapy dog in training

By Sarah Shurge – In October 2022, the Wayne Police Department’s therapy dog, Zeke, tragically and suddenly passed away after a short battle with cancer. However, the therapy dog program did not end with Zeke. Zeke inspired therapy dog programs at multiple other police...
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Lt. Amore selected as Police Officer of the Year

By Sarah Shurge – Each year the Wayne Police Department’s Awards Committee – which consists of patrol officers, command officers, and the police chief – meets to select a Police Officer of the Year Award recipient as well as other individual awards for exemplary...