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By Sarah Shurge – In recognition of Earth Day, the Rotary Club of Wayne, will be sponsoring the 11th annual City of Wayne Spring Clean-Up Day in downtown Wayne on Saturday, April 25th, from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. “We’re proud that the annual clean-up is still going on. We...

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By Sarah Shurge – Congratulations to Wayne Memorial High School’s boys basketball, girls basketball, boys bowling, and wrestling teams for dominating athletics this season. “It’s an amazing time this time of year,” said Mark Woodson, Wayne Memorial athletic director. “It’s...

By Sarah Shurge – On Monday, February 23th, the City of Wayne published a press release regarding the 29th District Court offering a limited-time Amnesty Program for individuals with delinquent court cases. This initiative not only provides an opportunity for participants...

This year is the centennial of Wayne having an official police department, having been established in the summer of 1926. Before this, back in the 1820s, the Wayne County sheriff would have to come out here from Detroit to arrest a suspect or investigate a crime. In 1830 Nankin...

By Carolyn Marnon – The Wayne Garden Club will start meeting again this month. We are always looking for people who share our love of flowers and gardens to come to a meeting and learn more. The following meetings are scheduled to be held at the Wayne Public Library on...

By Sarah Shurge – Diane Webb was selected as the new city manager in 2023. Since then, her focus has been improving the city of Wayne. Webb has a long and diverse career that has centered around the city of Wayne. For the first 18 years of her career, Webb worked in the...

Michael Gasper, 76 years of age, passed away on February 14, 2026, to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ while at home with his wife, Darlene. Michael was born in Jackson, Mississippi, to the late Steve and Irene Gasper. He was one of six children. Michael was proceeded in...

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By Sarah Shurge – February 14th is a day dedicated to love, however, Henry and Emma Timmermann celebrated 80 years of love before the 14th. Monday, February 9th, Henry and Emma celebrated their 80th wedding anniversary. Henry was born in Germany. When he was two years old,...