News about Our City http://www.ci.wayne.mi.us en-us Copyright 2009, The City of Wayne, MI rbaker@mktcom.net (Marketing Communications Counsel, Inc.) Mon., 20 Sept 2010 13:58:00 EST "This honor that you have bestowed upon me means so very much to me. I represent all of you volunteers, who give of your time and efforts, no matter what you do. You are all diamonds in this community and that is what makes this community such a great place to live." Mary Anne Daily http://www.ci.wayne.mi.us/news_2010/city_council_highlights.shtml http://www.ci.wayne.mi.us/news_2010/city_council_highlights.shtml With health care costs rising daily and the increasing "epidemic" of obesity in the United States, it simply makes sense to help businesses help their employees become healthier. http://www.ci.wayne.mi.us/news_2009/wellness_program.shtml http://www.ci.wayne.mi.us/news_2009/wellness_program.shtml In the wake of a recent announcement of the potential closure of the Wayne Post Office Branch of the US Postal Service, the City of Wayne has officially launched a campaign to keep the office open in the City. http://www.ci.wayne.mi.us/news_2009/post_office.shtml http://www.ci.wayne.mi.us/news_2009/post_office.shtml In today’s news I found some good signs that our economic woes may be on the mend http://www.ci.wayne.mi.us/news_2009/sun.shtml http://www.ci.wayne.mi.us/news_2009/sun.shtml Wayne AT and T U-verse TV subscribers can now view City Council meetings on Channel 99 http://www.ci.wayne.mi.us/news_2009/channel_99.shtml http://www.ci.wayne.mi.us/news_2009/channel_99.shtml What types of businesses would you like to see downtown? http://www.ci.wayne.mi.us/news_2009/stakeholder_meeting.shtml http://www.ci.wayne.mi.us/news_2009/stakeholder_meeting.shtml.shtml In the current economic climate, where people are watching their spending, the prescription discount card can offer an average savings of 20 percent off retail price. http://www.ci.wayne.mi.us/news_2009/prescription_discount_card_program.shtml http://www.ci.wayne.mi.us/news_2009/prescription_discount_card_program.shtml With 2009 now underway, we want to report on the numerous projects that were accomplished in 2008. http://www.ci.wayne.mi.us/news_2009/managers_message_accomplishments.shtml http://www.ci.wayne.mi.us/news_2009/managers_message_accomplishments.shtml The City of Wayne finance team was recently recognized for outstanding financial reporting by the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA). http://www.ci.wayne.mi.us/news_2009/finance_dept_award_excellence.shtml http://www.ci.wayne.mi.us/news_2009/finance_dept_award_excellence.shtml The City of Wayne’s newly renovated Patrick J. Norton Recreation and Exercise Club in the Community Center was the focal point December 5th. More than 150 celebrants witnessed the dedication ceremony, honored former Mayor, City Council member and Community Center visionary, Patrick J. Norton, and toured the outstanding facilities. http://www.ci.wayne.mi.us/news_2009/rec_dedication_event.shtml http://www.ci.wayne.mi.us/news_2009/rec_dedication_event.shtml More than 24 years ago Zaina Clark had a flash of creative intuition directing her to follow popular music in the form of music videos and Music TV. http://www.ci.wayne.mi.us/news2008/designer_wearhouse.shtml http://www.ci.wayne.mi.us/news2008/designer_wearhouse.shtml Earlier this month the City of Wayne dedicated the newest addition to the Wayne Fire Department, the 134’ Bronto Rescue Ladder Platform. http://www.ci.wayne.mi.us/news2008/bronto_rescue_ladder_platform.shtml http://www.ci.wayne.mi.us/news2008/bronto_rescue_ladder_platform.shtml The Wayne Community Center renovation and upgrade construction project is on schedule and will be completed in just a few days. http://www.ci.wayne.mi.us/news2008/community_center_upgrade_nov.shtml http://www.ci.wayne.mi.us/news2008/community_center_upgrade_nov.shtml The City of Wayne Department of Public Works says, “Bring It On”. http://www.ci.wayne.mi.us/news2008/snow_ready.shtml http://www.ci.wayne.mi.us/news2008/snow_ready.shtml More than 300 people were on hand to help celebrate as members of City Council and Mayor Haidous dedicated the Play 4 All Boundless Playground at Soroptimist Park on Sept 17th. http://www.ci.wayne.mi.us/news2008/boundless_dedication.shtml http://www.ci.wayne.mi.us/news2008/boundless_dedication.shtml Have you ever felt the spirit or soul of a person by simply walking into their home, office or place of business? http://www.ci.wayne.mi.us/news2008/kimberly_loveless_wayne_spotlight.shtml http://www.ci.wayne.mi.us/news2008/kimberly_loveless_wayne_spotlight.shtml Over a three-day period, more than 350 volunteers helped to build a new concept facility in Wayne, MI. http://www.ci.wayne.mi.us/news2008/play_4_all_boundless_playground.shtml http://www.ci.wayne.mi.us/news2008/play_4_all_boundless_playground.shtml Wayne is much more than Everywhere USA... a place to work, shop and hang your hat. Why? Because Wayne people stick together and help one another. That's different, really different, especially today. http://www.ci.wayne.mi.us/news2008/patrick_currier_wayne_spotlight.shtml http://www.ci.wayne.mi.us/news2008/patrick_currier_wayne_spotlight.shtml What brings people to William C. Franks Furniture from as far away as Irish Hills, Brighton or Toledo? http://www.ci.wayne.mi.us/news2008/william_franks_furniture.shtml http://www.ci.wayne.mi.us/news2008/william_franks_furniture.shtml More than 52 years at the same location on Wayne Road, Northside Hardware is an outstanding success by any measure. http://www.ci.wayne.mi.us/news2008/northside_hardware_everything.shtml http://www.ci.wayne.mi.us/news2008/northside_hardware_everything.shtml Often the really important things in life are not easily found no matter how far one is willing to travel. Take health care for instance. How far would you go to find the best care possible for your loved ones? http://www.ci.wayne.mi.us/news2008/oakwood_annapolis_hospital.shtml http://www.ci.wayne.mi.us/news2008/oakwood_annapolis_hospital.shtml Wayne City Council approved a $1.8 million plan to renovate and upgrade the City of Wayne Community Center. http://www.ci.wayne.mi.us/news2008/community_center_upgrade.shtml http://www.ci.wayne.mi.us/news2008/community_center_upgrade.shtml