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By Jenny Johnson – There are 139 students at Wayne Memorial High School who are $200 richer. They are Champions’ students who achieved their first semester goals. At the awards banquet several students shared their experience and how Champions did more than just help them...

By Jenny Johnson – Jason Hood doesn’t have a death wish but he is competing in the Death Race.  Billed as part Survivor and part Jackass the 48-70 hour outdoor race will start on June 27 in the woods in Vermont. “I found out just searching different obstacle races online...

On Feb. 8 several Vietnam Veterans were honored by Angela’s Hospice Veterans Organization for their service to the Navy over 40 years ago.  The group formed such an extraordinary bond of brotherhood that they came together in Wayne from all over the United States for a pre-wake...

The Wayne-Westland Fish Organization is looking to add new churches to participate in their food pantry program. Wayne-Westland Fish provides food on a one-time emergency basis to individuals and families in the Wayne-Westland area. The program’s goal is to provide food to those...

The season may be over but their journey has just begun for more than 300 participants in Buddy Up 2.0. The seven- week program focused on nutrition, exercise and spiritual health. Led by season 13 Biggest Loser contestant and Wayne resident Buddy Shuh,  Buddy Up 2.0 added...

Wayne, MI— Governor Snyder announced today that Wayne has earned the state’s coveted Main Street Select Level designation, which will give the city five years of intensive aid to revitalize the downtown. The Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA), tasked with making...

LANSING – State Representative Robert Kosowski was honored to have his guest deliver the opening invocation for a legislative session this week. The Rev. Venice C. Douglas came from Westland Lutheran Our Savior to read a prayer before the House of Representatives began its work....

Moe than 60 residents, businesses and City officials kicked it into high gear to identify short-term solutions for Wayne’s financial future. Jim Ghedotte, Finance Director, presented information and Fire Chief Michael Reddy provided clarification relative to the fire department’s...

By Jenny Johnson – “Tomorrow is a gift not a given,” said Sarah Price mother of four-year old Joshua who has Congenital Heart Defect and is in heart failure. Joshua is awaiting his fourth open- heart surgery and will require open-heart surgeries every two to five years. So...

Wayne Memorial High School is looking for a Distinguished Alumni to be honored at the 2014 graduation ceremony on May 31. “We have had many outstanding people graduate from Wayne Memorial,” said Kevin Weber, principal, Wayne Memorial.  “Many have contributed significantly to the...