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By Darlene Hawley – Wherever you live in Wayne, you are aware of the trains. You can hear their whistle and the clickety clack of their wheels on the rails at all times of the day and night. The Rouge River, which flows through our town, is especially helpful in carrying...

By Darlene Hawley – In my last article I wrote about the founder of our community, Ezra Derby, who bought 80 acres and the log tavern built in 1824 by George M. Johnson. Derby proceeded to “grow” the community by building a saw mill, a home, store and blacksmith shop and...

By Darlene Hawley – Get ready to enjoy downtown Wayne!! “ Main Street” and other local organizations are busy planning and preparing for a multitude of activities and programs for young and old in our community July 13, 14 and 15th. Wayne’s Downtown Days and Car...

By Darlene Hawley – Communication is an extremely important part of every individual’s life.  We all must communicate with each other to maintain ties with family, friends and the world around us.  For many years, mail delivery served as a communication link between...

By Darlene Hawley – Last month, on February 23, an organization called “Rotary International” celebrated its founding 112 years earlier.  It took place in Chicago with a man named Paul Harris who served as the first president.  (In later years, Paul Harris Awards would be...

By Darlene Hawley – Three years ago I wrote an article for this paper about Wayne’s Historical Museum, the oldest public building still standing in Wayne and located in the heart of our community.  At one time Wayne was full of old historic buildings and homes rich in...

Darlene Hawley – We live in a world of abundance!!  We have everything we can possibly want,  need or desire available to us at an unbelievable number and variety of stores surrounding our communities.  Grocery stores are filled with every kind of food imaginable from all...

By Lindsey Dotson – Dear Wayne Residents: On Friday, October 14th, I gave my one month notice that I will be leaving my position as Executive Director of Wayne Main Street to accept a position as the Downtown Development Authority/Main Street Director for the City of...

Darlene Hawley – Last week, the Ladies’ Literary Club of Wayne celebrated their 120th year of  meeting and offering programs to women of our community and surrounding communities.  A dinner meeting was held at Karl’s Cabin in Plymouth to begin this 120th year...

By Darlene Hawley – In today’s world communication is almost instantaneous.  Television and the internet connect us to every part of the world within minutes of a disaster, happening, phenomenon, tragedy, or happy event.  Live coverage means we know every detail and...