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The credit union’s philosophy is “People helping People” and now it’s time for us to help our own. Our employee is fighting another battle for her life. In December 2013 she was struck by a vehicle and was off of work for over 3 months. Nearly one year after returning to work, in...

By Sarah Shurge – They were ordered to fall into formation. They marched around the building and are now standing at ease. It’s a mildly hot day. However, the undershirt, collared shirt, tie and jacket of their uniforms make for no room for air flow. He stands with his legs...

By Carolyn Marnon – Carol Bevard thought her neighbor was playing a joke on her when she received a call at 9pm on July 29th.  A voice she didn’t recognize was telling her she won the 2010 Camaro RS the Wayne Goodfellows had been selling raffle tickets for.  The phone...

  By Lindsey Wooten – Over the past year volunteers on Wayne Main Street’s (WMS) Business Empowerment Committee have been conducting in-person surveys at all of the downtown businesses located in the Main Street district. The purpose of the survey was to not only...

By Carolyn Marnon – Who could imagine running back into New York City to help wherever you can during the horrors of 9/11 and then 14 years later, you are presenting a piece of steel from that wreckage to thank someone for their generous support of the Stephen Siller Tunnel...

The City of Wayne has been working diligently to identify ways the Community Center can remain open without continuing the constant drain that it has placed on the budget. Over the past nearly 60 days, the Interim City Manager, City Attorney, the Finance Team and City Council...

By Sarah Shurge – The City of Wayne Goodfellows are known for their goal that no child in Wayne goes without a Christmas.  In 2010, the Goodfellows assisted over 300 families throughout the year and supported various local organizations who provide support for others in the...

By Carolyn Marnon – On June 3, a plane crash scenario impacting the entire metro Detroit area required the use of Oakwood Hospital-Wayne’s facilities as part of a regional disaster drill that was held in partnership with the Wayne County Airport Authority and numerous other...

By Carolyn Marnon – The Wayne Garden Club started June off with their annual salad luncheon held at the First Congregational Church of Wayne on June 10.  Immediately following the lunch, club members, city officials and other interested citizens headed over to the little...

“Our residents and businesses are our best asset when it comes to being the eyes and ears of our community,” said Wayne Police Chief Al Maciag, flanked by Sergeant Matthew Spunar as they addressed a crowd of just over 40 residents at the Department’s monthly community meeting....