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After a high-scoring Saturday, Wayne State University's baseball team secured a 6-4 victory over Parkside on Sunday. This win clinched the series for Wayne State, bringing their overall record to 23-12 and 12-6 in the GLIAC. The Warriors are set to play their final non-conference game of the regular season against Northwood on Tuesday at 3 p.m.

Wayne State women’s tennis defeats Ferris State; eyes GLIAC championship

Wayne State University's women's tennis team has secured a significant victory in the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) by defeating Ferris State University. The match, held at the newly renovated WSU Tennis Courts, ended with Wayne State winning 6-1. This win places Wayne State in a strong position to clinch the GLIAC Regular-Season Championship with two matches remaining.

Wayne State concludes track competition at Azusa Pacific Invitational

The Wayne State University women's outdoor track and field team wrapped up its three-day competition in California at the Azusa Pacific Bryan Clay Invitational. The event saw notable performances from several team members.

Wayne State softball falls short against Purdue Northwest

Wayne State University's softball team faced a challenging day at Purdue Northwest, suffering two losses in a doubleheader. The Warriors were limited to just two hits in each game, falling 10-2 in the first match and 3-0 in the second.

Which former NW Wayne News area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon April 15?

These former NW Wayne News area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon April 15.

How did Central N Township of Canton charter: Precinct Canton Township 00025 residents vote in 2020 Presidential Election?

With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, a NW Wayne News analysis of Michigan voter history data shows 2,118 voters in Central N Township of Canton charter: Precinct Canton Township 00025 cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.

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NW Wayne News area weekly mass times

The following parishes in the NW Wayne News coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

Wayne State baseball team sweeps Parkside with high-scoring doubleheader

The Wayne State University baseball team dominated Parkside in a doubleheader on Saturday at Carthage College's Augie Schmidt Field, scoring a total of 33 runs across two games. The Warriors, now with an overall record of 22-12 and 11-6 in the GLIAC, won the first game 16-3 and the second game 17-8. Parkside's record stands at 15-17 overall and 4-10 in the GLIAC. The series will conclude on Sunday.

Wayne State athletes achieve NCAA provisional marks

Members of the Wayne State University women's outdoor track and field team participated in two separate events on Friday. The Long Beach State Beach Invite saw five student-athletes compete, with Thailyia Christensen and Katherine Ray achieving NCAA Division 2 provisional marks in the steeplechase. Christensen, a redshirt senior from Flushing, improved her personal record by 2.31 seconds to finish at 10:37.86. Ray, also a redshirt senior from Novi, surpassed her previous best by over 14 seconds, finishing with a time of 11:01.23.

Wayne State offense dominates defense in annual spring football match

On a breezy Saturday afternoon at Tom Adams Field, the Wayne State offense triumphed over the Warrior defense with a score of 106-76 in their annual spring football game.

Wayne State golf falls to Ferris State in GLIAC Championship semifinals

The Wayne State University men's golf team finished second in the nine-team field at the GLIAC Championships, securing a spot in the Medal Match Play portion for the second consecutive season. Competing at Stoatin Brae Golf Club, Wayne State faced Ferris State in the semifinals but was defeated 3-2.

Wayne State falls short against Wisconsin Parkside despite strong performances

The Wayne State University softball team experienced two narrow defeats against Wisconsin Parkside in a doubleheader held in Kenosha, Wisconsin. The Warriors, with an overall record of 14-21 and 6-8 in the GLIAC, faced losses in both games. Parkside, now standing at 13-24 overall and 4-8 in the GLIAC, managed to clinch the opener with a 5-4 victory, scoring a decisive run in the bottom of the seventh inning. They secured a win in the second game by breaking a tie with two unearned runs in the sixth inning, ending at 7-5.

Who voted in Northern Township of Canton charter: Precinct Canton Township 00024 during 2020 Presidential Election?

With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, a NW Wayne News analysis of Michigan voter history data shows 2,157 voters in Northern Township of Canton charter: Precinct Canton Township 00024 cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.

Wayne State women's tennis triumphs over Grand Valley to lead conference

The Wayne State University women's tennis team, ranked 23rd nationally, achieved a decisive victory against Grand Valley State on Friday. The match took place at the Duchene Athletic Facility in Detroit, marking Wayne State's fifth consecutive win and maintaining their unbeaten record in the conference.

Wayne State narrowly defeated by Parkside after late-game rally

Wayne State's baseball team faced a narrow defeat against Parkside, losing 9-8 in the bottom of the ninth inning. The game concluded when Parkside's Owen Brock hit a groundball that led to John St. Clair scoring the winning run after an errant throw by Reagan Paulina.

$1 Billion in Affordable Housing in 5 years: Mayor Duggan, City Council, partners celebrate investment milestone in massive effort to build one Detroit for everyone

Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan announced a significant milestone in affordable housing investments, with over $1 billion being allocated towards the development of 4,646 units in the city over the past five years. The focus on affordable housing in Detroit has been a city-wide effort, with most units reserved for households earning between 30% and 60% of the area median income.Mayor Duggan expressed his gratitude towards the various funding partners, developers, and city council members for their dedication to prioritizing Detroit's lower-income individuals and families. He...

Wayne State track team sets records at Cal State LA Twilight Open

Eight athletes from Wayne State University's women's outdoor track and field team participated in the Cal State LA Twilight Open on Thursday evening. The event saw six all-time top-10 performances in WSU history, with notable contributions from senior Mikaela Owen and redshirt freshman Keneisha Thomas.

Wayne State men's tennis edges past Grand Valley State for crucial conference victory

The Wayne State University men's tennis team, ranked 22nd nationally, secured a narrow 4-3 victory over Grand Valley State, ranked 36th, on Friday. The match took place at the Duchene Athletic Facility in Detroit. This win improved Wayne State's record to 11-8 overall and maintained their perfect conference record at 3-0 in the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC).

City of Detroit Hosts Taxpayer Resource Fair to Help Homeowners Avoid Foreclosure

The Detroit Taxpayer Service Center is hosting a resource fair today to provide information on property taxes, programs, and other resources to help homeowners avoid the risk of foreclosure. The event, which aims to share vital resources with the community, will take place from 3-6 p.m. at Roberto Clemente Recreation, 2631 Bagley St. in southwest Detroit.Attendees will have the opportunity to learn about various resources available, including current and delinquent property taxes, property tax programs such as the Plan Ahead Program and the Homeowners Property Tax...

Wayne State men’s golf ranks fourth after first round at GLIAC Championships