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By Courtney Conover – If you want to know where Jenn Petrou’s priorities lie, look no further than the front passenger seat of her minivan. “[You’ll find] the next Blizzard of the Month poster, an employee schedule, and some Sesame Street and Spider-Man DVDs,” Jenn says....

By Sarah Shurge – The name you can trust since 1965. Harlow Tire and Auto Service began on May 25 in 1965. Jim Harlow, at the age of 21 started it himself. His wife, Margaret was only 19. Harlow’s just celebrated the company’s 50th anniversary in May. “We are honest...

The year was 1955.  Ray Kroc opened his first McDonald’s in Des Plaines, Illinois.  Disneyland first opened it’s gates in Anaheim California.  Gunsmoke and Captain Kangaroo first aired on the CBS network.  James Dean died in a horrific car crash.  The 1st Ford Thunderbird was...

By Carolyn Marnon – Several months ago, Northside welcomed brothers Sam, Sal and Bashar Yono as its new owners. The trio also own two other True Value Hardware stores, one in Detroit and one at the Detroit/Dearborn border.  They are Iraq Christian Chaldeans who have lived...

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...

“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....

Lindsey Wooten – Wednesday, July 15th at 6:00 PM Avenue American Bistro Patio 3632 Elizabeth Street Wayne, MI Drink, Dine & Gather on The Avenue’s recently finished outdoor patio while supporting Wayne Main Street’s efforts to revitalize Downtown Wayne. Come...

By Courtney Conover – Before my husband Scott became a father, he lived a very different life. He was a Detroit Lions offensive lineman who blocked for Barry Sanders – and used his hands to tackle 300-plus-pound men in the process; next, he used his hands to write out plays...

By Sarah Shurge – The Class of 2015 from Wayne Memorial High School has promising futures thanks to hard work and perseverance. The class has earned $5 million in scholarships so far and has 17 valedictorians. Ashlyn Barnes is the daughter of Rhonda Jones and Michael Barnes...

By Carolyn Marnon – Twenty-three residents attended the 2nd meeting hosted by the Wayne Police Department to educate the public on police department policies.  The goals of the monthly meetings, held on the last Thursday of the month, will be to foster transparency, trust...