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DWSD Director Gary Brown attends The White House Water Summit; Detroit signs on with Great Lakes Lead Pipes Partnership

By NW Wayne News | Apr 24, 2024

Detroit Water and Sewerage Department (DWSD) Director Gary Brown was acknowledged in Washington D.C. for Detroit being a national leader in lead service line replacements. Brown joined other national leaders in Washington D.C. to discuss how cities are accelerating lead service line replacement. Detroit stands as a national leader in replacing lead service lines, replacing more than 5,800 lines since the initiative started in 2018 and is on pace to replace at least 5,000 lines this year alone.The Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Cities Initiative was proud to attend the White...

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Wayne State athletes earn CSC Academic All-American honors

By NW Wayne News | Apr 23, 2024

Jordan Fox, Mikaela Senkus, and Alli Vassilakos from Wayne State University's women's swimming and diving team have been awarded the College Sports Communicators (CSC) Academic All-American honors. Fox and Senkus were named to the First Team, while Vassilakos was included in the Third Team. Wayne State's three honorees tied for second place with Colorado Mines, trailing behind Colorado Mesa's four selections.

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Wayne State opens sales for football season and single-game tickets

By NW Wayne News | Apr 23, 2024

The Wayne State University Department of Athletics has announced that single-game and season tickets for the 2024 football season are now available. The Warriors, led by head coach Tyrone Wheatley in his second year, will host six home games at Tom Adams Field this fall.

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Getting to and around the 2024 NFL Draft in Detroit: City and partners outline transportation details ahead of the biggest party Detroit has ever hosted

By NW Wayne News | Apr 23, 2024

The City of Detroit is gearing up to host the NFL Draft in Downtown Detroit this week, with a focus on ensuring convenient transportation options for attendees. Mayor Mike Duggan and transit partners have been diligently working to provide essential information for a safe and enjoyable experience during the event.In preparation for the NFL Draft, various transportation methods have been outlined to accommodate Detroiters, Southeast Michigan residents, and visitors. SMART General Manager Dwight Ferrell emphasized the importance of accessibility, stating, "SMART is focused...

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Wayne State softball hosts crucial doubleheaders aiming for GLIAC tournament spot

By NW Wayne News | Apr 22, 2024

Wayne State University's softball team is gearing up for a critical week as they strive to secure a spot in the GLIAC Tournament. The team, with an overall record of 15-26 and 7-13 in the conference, will play three doubleheaders this week.

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Daniel Grey reflects on tennis career as senior season concludes

By NW Wayne News | Apr 22, 2024

At the age of five, Daniel Grey began his journey in tennis, a path that led him to become a standout player at Wayne State University. By 11, tennis was his primary focus, and by 16, he aspired to attend an American college to further his career.

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Wayne State falls short against Grand Valley in baseball series finale

By NW Wayne News | Apr 21, 2024

Wayne State University's baseball team faced a challenging weekend, dropping their third consecutive game to Grand Valley State University on Sunday at Harwell Field. The final score was 8-2 in favor of Grand Valley State. This result brings Wayne State's overall record to 24-16 and their conference record to 13-9 in the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC). Meanwhile, Grand Valley State improved to 21-18 overall and 13-7 in the GLIAC.

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Wayne state softball loses doubleheader to grand valley state

By NW Wayne News | Apr 21, 2024

Wayne State University's softball team faced two defeats against Grand Valley State University in a GLIAC doubleheader on Sunday. The matches took place in Allendale, Michigan, with the host team ranked 18th nationally.

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Which former NW Wayne News area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon April 22?

By NW Wayne News | Apr 21, 2024

These former NW Wayne News area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon April 22.

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Wayne state women's golf finishes fifth at GLIAC championships

By NW Wayne News | Apr 20, 2024

The Wayne State University women's golf team concluded its participation in the 2024 GLIAC Championships by securing fifth place among eight teams. The event took place at Stonehedge North Golf Club in Augusta, Michigan. After two rounds of stroke play, the team posted a total score of 634 (+58), which was insufficient to advance to match play.

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Wayne State track team shines at Oakland's Elaine Leigh Invitational

By NW Wayne News | Apr 20, 2024

Seventeen athletes from Wayne State University's women's outdoor track and field team competed at the 2024 Oakland University Elaine Leigh Invitational on Saturday. A notable performance came from junior Robin Bresolin, who set a personal record by winning the steeplechase with a time that ranks eighth in the program's history.

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Wayne State men's tennis secures No.2 seed for GLIAC Tournament after defeating Davenport

By NW Wayne News | Apr 20, 2024

Wayne State University's men's tennis team concluded its regular season with a 6-1 victory over Davenport at the MVP SportsPlex in Grand Rapids. The No. 25-ranked Warriors, who now hold a 13-9 overall record and a 5-1 record in the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC), will enter the upcoming GLIAC Tournament as the No. 2 seed.

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Grand Valley defeats Wayne State twice in Saturday baseball doubleheader

By NW Wayne News | Apr 20, 2024

Wayne State University's baseball team faced Grand Valley State in a doubleheader on Saturday at Harwell Field. The Warriors, with an overall record of 24-15 and 13-8 in the GLIAC, were defeated in both games by the Lakers, who now hold a 20-18 overall record and are 12-7 in the conference.

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Wayne State softball splits doubleheader against Saginaw Valley

By NW Wayne News | Apr 20, 2024

Wayne State University's softball team split a doubleheader against Saginaw Valley State University on Saturday. In the first game, Saginaw Valley secured a 4-1 victory, while Wayne State claimed the second match with a 2-1 win.

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Wayne State women's tennis wins GLIAC regular-season title after Davenport victory

By NW Wayne News | Apr 20, 2024

The Wayne State University women's tennis team has secured the GLIAC Regular-Season Championship following a decisive 7-0 victory over Davenport University. The match took place on Saturday at the MVP SportsPlex in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

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NW Wayne News area weekly mass times

By NW Wayne News | Apr 20, 2024

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

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Wayne State women's tennis secures seventh consecutive win against Purdue Northwest

By NW Wayne News | Apr 19, 2024

Wayne State University's women's tennis team achieved a 7-0 victory against Purdue Northwest on Friday, marking their seventh consecutive win. The match took place at the Match Point Tennis Facility in Griffith, Indiana. This win brings Wayne State closer to securing the GLIAC Regular-Season Championship, with a potential clinching victory possible in their upcoming game against Davenport.

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Wayne State women compete on first day of Oakland's Elaine Leigh Invitational

By NW Wayne News | Apr 19, 2024

Twelve athletes from Wayne State University's women's outdoor track and field team took part in the first day of the 2024 Oakland University Elaine Leigh Invitational on Friday in Rochester, Michigan.

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Wayne State women's golf places fifth after GLIAC Championships' first round

By NW Wayne News | Apr 19, 2024

The Wayne State University women's golf team stands in fifth place after the first round of the 2024 GLIAC Championships, which took place at Stonehedge North Golf Club in Augusta, Michigan. The Warriors finished Monday's round with a score of 313 (+25). Sabel Imesch from Grosse Pointe Farms, Michigan, led the team individually with a tie for third place, shooting a 75 (+3).

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Wayne State defeats GVSU with late-game homers

By NW Wayne News | Apr 19, 2024

Wayne State University baseball team secured a 10-5 victory over Grand Valley State University in their series opener at Harwell Field. The Warriors improved their record to 24-13 overall and 13-6 in the GLIAC, while the Lakers now stand at 18-18 overall and 10-7 in conference play.