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Mark Julin

Mark “Bubba” Emil Julin, 64, of Shevlin, MN died Monday, April 10, 2023, at his home. Services will be held at a future date. The Cease Family Funeral Home in Bemidji assisted the family with donation of his body to science through the Mayo Clinic bequest program. Bubba was born...
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The Teachings of a Trailblazer

By Courtney Conover – The numbers don’t lie. Combine 2,194.2 miles, six months, five pairs of boots, two backpacks, and you’ll get a small yet intriguing summary of a rather unconventional experience. It’s estimated that more than three million people hike segments of...
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Dining out in Wayne in the 40’s and 50’s

By Darlene Hawley – Growing up in Wayne in the 1940’s and 50’s, our family of seven (later to grow to nine) very seldom ate out. Money was tight with a large family and just getting everyone dressed up and ready to go to a restaurant was challenging. But, it was always a...
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Uncorked and On Tap Fundraiser Event

By Sarah Shurge – Do you want to support the teachers and students of the Wayne-Westland School District? Do you enjoy drinking beer and wine? If yes, then the perfect event is happening in Wayne for you. Friday, April 28th, at HYPE Athletics (White Rose Banquet), the...
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Finding the positive within the ashes of tragedy

By Sarah Shurge – Your life can change at any given moment. For long-time Wayne resident Don Justice, that moment occurred last year on May 12th, 2022. It started out as an average day. Justice was on his way to visit one of his four sons. His wife of 52 years, Kathleen,...
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The Health and Wellness Connection

By Courtney Conover – It’s not complicated, but it works. Dr. Muzammil Ahmed’s morning routine starts at 7:00 a.m. and adequately prepares him for the day ahead. “I do a short, ten-minute workout, have a moment of prayer and reflection, and then eat a small, healthy meal...
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FAN partners with Wayne Police Department to launch FAN’S COMEBACK Quick Response Team

By Sarah Shurge – “There isn’t another organization out there that does what we do. People need help more than ever and FAN is a way to get people help,” said Laura Mack, Secretary of the Northwest Wayne County Chapter of FAN. Families Against Narcotics (FAN) has the...
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WMHS Boys Bowling team wins State Championship

By Sarah Shurge – Congratulations to the Wayne Memorial High School Boys Bowling team on winning the 2023 MHSAA State Championship on Friday, March 3rd. The team consists of Jeremiah Hodge, Elliot Hill, Davin Raisanen, Mark-Vincent Wells, Santray Trottier, Kyle Webster, and...
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Community comes together to honor the death of 12-year-old

By Sarah Shurge – It started as what seemed like a normal day. February 14th, Valentine’s Day. A day dedicated to love. No one expected the day to end in the tragic loss of a loved one. Jacob Dawson-Escobedo was right in front of Franklin Middle School, the school he...
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Check out Lanterns Church on Sundays in Taft Galloway

By Sarah Shurge – When you think of church, most of the time you think of a building. A location. A place to go. “A building is a safe place to gather, to worship, to be seen, to be welcomed at, but we understand the real truth, that church is the followers,” said Ryan...