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Two Businesses Open Their Doors in Wyandotte Wyandotte continues to welcome new businesses, with two local destinations bringing fresh experiences to the community. Yoga 4 Peace recently celebrated the grand reopening of its studio in a shared space with Advanced Holistic Health, while The Pizza Bar has opened its doors, offering a new spot for pizza, drinks and gathering with friends. Both businesses marked their milestones with community celebrations attended by the Mayor of Wyandotte and other city officials, highlighting the City’s continued support for local businesses and investment in the community. Yoga 4 Peace Celebrates New Shared Space Yoga 4 Peace, located at 1539 Ford Ave., recently celebrated the grand reopening of its relocated studio and a new shared space with Advanced Holistic Health. The celebration welcomed community members to take yoga classes, experience wellness services, shop with partner vendors, and explore the space. The event also featured a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended friends, family, and City and community officials, officially marking the occasion. The shared space brings Yoga 4 Peace and Advanced Holistic Health together in a setting focused on wellness, personal growth, and community connections. The grand reopening provided an opportunity for visitors to learn more about the services offered and celebrate the next chapter for both businesses. Following the event, Yoga 4 Peace thanked everyone who attended and supported the celebration, emphasizing the importance of community involvement and the meaningful connections that help local businesses thrive. The studio looks forward to continuing its work in wellness while building relationships and creating opportunities for growth in the community.
The Pizza Bar Opens on Biddle Wyandotte has another dining destination to welcome with the opening of The Pizza Bar at 3144 Biddle Ave. The new business offers a casual setting for residents looking to enjoy a meal, meet up with friends, or relax with a drink. The opening was also marked by a visit from city officials, the Southern Wayne County Regional Chamber, and the community who joined in recognizing the new addition to the local business scene. The Pizza Bar is built around a straightforward concept: great pizza, great drinks, and a place where people want to spend time. Its arrival adds another option to Wyandotte’s dining scene, combining familiar comfort foods with a bar menu designed for a relaxed night out. The menu features a variety of choices, including pizza, pasta, appetizers, wings, and salads. Whether stopping in for a full meal or sharing a few dishes with friends, customers can choose from several options. The drink selection includes cocktails, draft and bottled beer, wine, and additional offerings behind the bar, giving guests plenty of choices to accompany their meals. With its mix of food and beverages, The Pizza Bar aims to create a welcoming gathering place for friends and family. Its opening brings another dining option to Biddle Avenue and adds to the variety of experiences available in Wyandotte. Both businesses represent new opportunities for residents to discover local services, support neighborhood establishments, and enjoy the city’s growing business community. The participation of city officials in both celebrations also underscored the City’s role in welcoming new ventures to Wyandotte.
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Remembering Jaylin Thomas: A Smile That Lit up Downriver The Downriver community is mourning the loss of a familiar and beloved face, Jaylin Thomas, who passed away September 12, 2026, at the age of 25. Born February 7, 2001, in Detroit, Jaylin grew up in Southgate, where he lived, went to school, and became a familiar face throughout the community. Southgate was home to Jaylin, and he had a special way of making himself part of the life of the city. He could often be found at community events, stopping by City Hall just to say hello, visiting with city employees, or attending a City Council meeting. Jaylin never needed a particular reason to show up; he simply loved being around people. His familiar face, warm greeting, and infectious smile became part of the rhythm of Southgate.
Affectionately known as the “Selfie King,” Jaylin had a gift for turning an ordinary interaction into a special memory. He loved pulling people into a photo, sharing a laugh, and making sure the moment was captured. Those selfies now mean even more to the people who have them - little reminders of his smile and the joy he brought wherever he went. Jaylin was also a tremendous supporter of the Wyandotte Police and Fire Departments. His visits, conversations, selfies, and genuine appreciation for the people who served the community made him a treasured friend. Jaylin remembered names. He remembered faces. He asked about families, coworkers, and neighbors.
Before long, it seemed that Jaylin knew everyone, and everyone knew Jaylin. And, of course, much of the community had at least one selfie with him. A member of the Southgate Anderson Class of 2020, Jaylin’s connection to the Southgate community continued long after graduation. He carried those relationships with him as he became involved in more of the community around him. His kindness and outgoing spirit eventually carried into neighboring Wyandotte through the Wyandotte Transition Program. Here, Jaylin became a familiar and beloved presence, building friendships with elected officials, city and school employees, local businesses, and countless people throughout the community. After his time with the transition program, Jaylin went on to work at R.P. McMurphy’s, where those relationships continued to grow. He became a familiar face along Biddle and throughout the city.
Most importantly, he made people feel special. He leaves behind his loving parents, Sylvanus Thomas and Tammekka Patterson-Thomas, along with family, friends, and a community that will carry his memory with them. Jaylin left a mark that reached far beyond any one place. The Southgate and Wyandotte communitues will miss seeing him at community events, at work, hanging at The Coffee Lounge, riding his bike through town, and asking for one more selfie. But most of all, the world will miss his smile. Jaylin showed everyone how much impact one person can have simply by being kind. Thank you for the smiles, the memories, and the countless selfies, Jaylin. You will forever be remembered.
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Flames, Fun, and Fall Crafting at the Fire & Flannel Festival Wyandotte celebrated the start of fall with its annual Fire & Flannel Festival along Biddle Avenue near Bishop MADELINE Park on September 25MATOSH 26. The event featured dancing witches, a fall crafters market, live chainsaw carvings, and a lumberjack show. The waterfront celebration brought a variety of dance performances alongside live music by groups including Joey Spina and Power Play Detroit on Friday, followed by Half Light Music and Dr. DeLorean and the Space Invaders on Saturday. Groups including the Lake Eerie Hexenbrut Dancing Witch Troupe and Monroe’s Midnight Riders Dancing Witches performed throughout the event, featuring spinning broomsticks and colorful gowns as guests enjoyed a variety of fall-themed vendors. The Fire & Flannel Fest also included a large crafters market featuring autumn goods from a wide selection of artisans. Homemade goods included vegan cookies and flavored popcorn, alongside unique jewelry and handcrafted décor. Necklaces, rings, and bracelets made with real gemstones were among the pieces offered. Whole gemstones, including amethyst and citrine, sparkled on vendor tables as guests browsed. Spiritual goods were also popular at the festival, including wands and pendulums made from gems and other precious materials. A variety of flower crowns were available for those looking to add a bit of magic to
their lives. Handcrafted mugs were among the drinkware on display. The glazed pieces created the perfect autumn feeling alongside cute, handmade Halloween decorations. Bookmarks, art prints, and unique goods, such as beer holsters, were also available for purchase. The festival brought the creative spirit of Wyandotte to life with a selection of fine art displays. Paintings of dinosaurs in hats and cats in dresses, along with sandy beach prints and sculptures, captured the uniqueness of both the
city and the festival itself. The event offered a variety of additional performances for attendees to enjoy while shopping throughout Friday and Saturday. Live chainsaw carvings drew crowds during the evenings, while a Fire Skunk fire performance sparked awe among attendees as each night’s festivities came to a close. Live lumberjack shows by Jack Pine Lumberjacks throughout the festival also dazzled guests with various displays of strength. Family fun was also a big part
of the festival. Kids could enjoy a variety of carnival games to win plush prizes or play in the available bounce houses. They could also meet the Detroit City Football Club’s mascot, Friendly the Bear, who was also enjoying the crafters market. For guests who worked up an appetite after a day of watching live performances and shopping in the autumn market, the Fire & Flannel Fest offered a wide variety of food trucks. Pizza, roasted corn, and dirty sodas were among the options available. Overall, the Fire & Flannel Festival welcomed another fall season in Wyandotte, celebrating Halloween and the spirit of autumn through artisans, spooky performances, live music, and lumberjack displays.
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Wyandotte Rotary Awards $10K Through Rise & Revitalize Event
The Rotary Club of Wyandotte brought local businesses, nonprofit organizations, and community leaders together on September 10th for its inaugural Rise & Revitalize Rooftop Grants & Growth Summit. Held on the rooftop of Community Choice Credit Union in Downtown Wyandotte, the event culminated in the presentation of $10,000 in grants. Michigan Cookie Project received $5,000, while The Golden Leash and Downriver Family Connections LLC each received $2,500. The evening was the result of months of planning and an open application period that lasted approximately 45 days. A total of 127 applications were received from businesses and nonprofit organizations, demonstrating both the level of need and the number of people working to make a difference throughout the Downriver community. “When I first brought the idea for Rise & Revitalize to Kaylyn Crayne, she immediately said, ‘Let’s do it,’” said Wyandotte Rotary Co-President Nicole Baker. “I envisioned an event that would celebrate our small businesses, recognize the growth happening throughout our community
and create connections that could lead to even greater opportunities. Kaylyn believed in that vision from the beginning, and together we worked to turn it into something real.”
Rise & Revitalize was created as a community investment rather than a fundraiser. Wyandotte Rotary assumed the financial responsibility for the grant awards and event expenses so the evening could remain focused on recognizing local organizations, creating valuable connections and investing directly in the community. “This was not an event where we asked the community to raise money for Rotary,” Baker said. “It was an opportunity for Rotary to take the support we have received through our other fundraising efforts and put it back into the community in a visible and meaningful way.” The program was also designed to be more than a grant presentation. It gave entrepreneurs, nonprofit leaders, and community partners an opportunity to connect, exchange ideas, and learn from others who have successfully navigated growth and redevelopment. The evening featured insights from Joseph Gruber of the Wyandotte
Downtown Development Authority, Ron Thomas of Rise Above Ventures and Alex Begin of Southgate Towers LLC. Each grant recipient represents a different way of strengthening the community. Michigan Cookie Project provides meaningful, handson employment opportunities for individuals with intellectual disabilities and autism. The Golden Leash is a Wyandotte-based pet care business offering services that include training, daycare, and kennelfree boarding and the Downriver Family Connections is a supervised parenting-time and safe-exchange center in Wyandotte. “Receiving 127 applications confirmed just how much this type of opportunity is needed,” Baker said. “It was incredibly meaningful to see an idea that began in my head grow into a night that brought so many people together and placed $10,000 directly into the hands of organizations doing important work in our community.”
The event also showcased the power of local collaboration. Community Choice Credit Union provided the rooftop venue and entertainment
and several area businesses helped create an evening that felt distinctly Wyandotte. Guests enjoyed food from Auburn Taverna and The Biddle Hall, and beverage service from Loosey Goosey Mobile Bar.
For Wyandotte Rotary, Rise & Revitalize represents an expansion of how the club puts its “Service Above Self” mission into action. The club’s goal is to build partnerships that will allow this program to continue growing and provide even greater support to local businesses and nonprofit organizations. “This first event showed us what is possible but continuing it will require people and organizations who believe in the idea and want to help us build upon it,” Baker said. “Our hope is to bring additional community partners on board so we can give back even more and make the 2027 Rise & Revitalize event bigger and more impactful.” Businesses, organizations, and individuals interested in learning more about Wyandotte Rotary or supporting the 2027 Rise & Revitalize Rooftop Grants & Growth Summit are encouraged to contact the Rotary Club of Wyandotte through its Facebook page.
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Bears Win Homecoming Thriller Against Lincoln Park The Wyandotte Bears celebrated homecoming with an exciting 64-60 victory over Lincoln Park in a back-and-forth thriller that featured plenty of offensive firepower from both teams. Malik Daniels led the Bears’ rushing attack with a huge performance, carrying the ball 19 times for 232 yards and four touchdowns while averaging 12.2 yards per carry. Daniels also contributed two receptions on two targets for 16 yards. Brayden Jevahirian had a standout night of his own, rushing 18 times for 130 yards and three touchdowns, averaging 7.2 yards per carry. He also caught one pass for seven yards. Cole Cline led Wyandotte’s passing game, completing nine of 15 attempts for 130 yards and one touchdown. He averaged 8.7 yards per attempt and 14.4 yards per completion, with one interception. Cline also contributed six rushing attempts for minus-four yards. De’onte Rolston Jr. led the Bears’ receiving production with two catches on four targets for 74 yards and a touchdown, averaging 37 yards per reception. Logan Cumiskey added one reception for nine yards on one target, while Esteban Qunitinella was targeted three times but did not record a reception. Paxton Luczak also contributed on the ground with one carry for four yards. The Bears’ combined rushing production from Daniels and Jevahirian accounted for seven touchdowns, helping Wyandotte secure the thrilling homecoming victory. In a game that came down to the final points, the Bears delivered an unforgettable performance for their home crowd.
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The Lady Bears volleyball team has continued to battle through a competitive season, holding a 1216-1 record at the press deadline for the Wyandotte Warrior, while picking up several notable wins, including a victory on Senior Night. The girls had a strong showing at their home tournament earning wins over Riverview, Allen Park Cabrini, Grosse Ile and Detroit Voyageur College Prep. Wyandotte defeated Riverview 25-22 and 25-17, followed by a 25-13, 25-14 victory over Allen Park Cabrini. The Bears also took down Grosse Ile in two sets, 25-23 and 25-15, before closing out the morning with a dominant 25-6, 2510 win over Detroit Voyageur College Prep.
Wyandotte continued its success with a three-set sweep of Taylor, winning 25-10, 25-13 and 25-17. At the Napoleon Invitational, they added victories over Sand Creek and Petersburg Summerfield. They later beat Southgate Anderson, winning three of four sets, and another straight-set victory over Taylor. The Lady Bears picked up a four-set win over Southgate Anderson, rallying after dropping the opening set to win 17-25, 29-27, 25-16 and 25-23. While the season isn’t over yet, the team also celebrated its seniors during that match, recognizing Ashlynn Abshire, Madison Krogol, Stella Sobush and Noel Peterson for their contributions to the program.
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The Wyandotte soccer team has put together several strong performances this season, finishing with a 9-8-2 record and earning a convincing 5-0 victory over Taylor in the opening round of districts. The Bears found success throughout the season, earning wins over Belleville (2-1), Flat Rock (3-0), Gibraltar Carlson (3-2 and 2-1), Ida (3-0), Taylor (8-0), Southgate Anderson (4-0) and Dundee (6-2). Their 8-0 win over Taylor and 6-2 victory over Dundee were among the team’s strongest offensive performances. Wyandotte also battled through several close contests, including 1-1 ties with Trenton and Allen Park. The Bears faced Brownstown Woodhaven earlier in the season, falling 3-2 in a competitive matchup. The team carried its momentum into postseason play, shutting out Taylor
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Wyandotte Police K9 Team Recognized for Outstanding Service
The Wyandotte Police Department’s K9 unit is celebrating a major accomplishment after Officer Cox and his partner, Jax, received the 2026 Prestigious Award from the National Association of Professional Canine Handlers (NAPCH). Over the past year, the pair has contributed to numerous investigations, tracking down multiple subjects, locating a suspect during a building search and assisting with several seizures involving narcotics and currency valued at more than $539,000. Their work also extends beyond police
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Downriver Schools Unite to Celebrate 16th Annual Victory Day Victory Day gives children with cognitive and physical disabilities the opportunity to experience the excitement of football and cheerleading and enjoy time on the field. Each participant was paired with a football player or cheerleader who served as a mentor throughout the day. Participants wore special Victory Day jerseys, carried cheer pom-poms, and took part in a variety of simulated game-day activities. With the support of student-athletes, coaches, families, and volunteers, each participant had an opportunity to take the field, be celebrated, and experience the excitement of game day. The event was organized by Aaron Segedi, a Trenton Public Schools teacher and three-time cancer survivor. After receiving a liver transplant, Segedi was inspired by the selflessness of his donor and sister, as well as the support he received from the Downriver community. He created Victory Day as a way to give back to that community and provide children with an opportunity to experience the joy of being an athlete. More than 80 football players, 35 cheerleaders and 50 marching band members participated in helping bring the event to life. At the conclusion of the festivities, each participant received a custom mini-helmet as a keepsake commemorating the day and their victory on the field.
Over the years, the Victory Day concept continued to grow beyond the Downriver community. The program was adopted by schools in Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Minnesota, New Jersey, Florida, and Maryland, as well as by several college football programs. Victory Day 2026 once again brought the Downriver community together to celebrate its young people and give every participant an opportunity to shine.
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Woodhaven High School hosted the 16th annual Victory Day on September 12, bringing together athletes, cheerleaders, marching band members, and families from across the Downriver community for a morning of celebration and inclusion. The stands were packed as football players and cheerleaders welcomed students from The Lincoln Center, Madison School, and Jo Brighton Skills Center. Teams and squads from 14 Downriver high schools, including Wyandotte, came together to help make the event a memorable experience for every participant.
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What Happens to Your Digital Life When You’re Gone?
If something happened to you tomorrow, would your family know what to do with your digital life? They might know about your home, vehicle and bank accounts. But would they know where to find your family photos, online accounts, digital documents, rewards points or cryptocurrency? Why are we talking about this? This month, Downriver CU is partnering with Trust & Will to offer members special savings on estate planning. That got us thinking about something many of us may overlook when planning for the future: our digital lives. Your digital life is part of your legacy A 2026 Trust & Will survey of 5,000 U.S. adults found that 48% had no instructions for what should happen to their digital accounts and files when they die. Even among people who had a Will, 23% still had no digital instructions in place. That’s important because your digital estate may include much more than you realize: - Memories: photos, videos, emails and cloud storage - Financial assets: cryptocurrency and certain online financial accounts - Online accounts: email, social media, websites and subscriptions - Rewards: loyalty programs and other online benefits
- Important information: documents and records stored electronically Some of these assets have financial value. Others may be priceless to your family. And unlike a house or vehicle, your family can’t find a digital asset they don’t know exists. Give the people you love a starting point The good news? You don’t have to organize your entire digital life at once. Start with three simple steps: 1. Make an inventory. List your most important digital accounts and assets. Trust & Will recommends taking inventory as a first step in digital estate planning. 2. Decide what you want to happen. Which photos should your family keep? Which accounts should be closed? Are there digital assets that need to be transferred or managed? 3. Make sure the right person knows where to start. Think about who you trust to handle your digital affairs and how they would know where to find the information they’ll need. Even completing step one can make things easier for the people you love. One thing you probably shouldn’t do It might seem convenient to put your usernames and passwords directly into your Will. But that’s generally not a good place for sensitive information. Trust & Will recommends keeping digital-estate information separate because a Will can become public after
death. There’s another practical reason: passwords and online accounts change frequently. A separate, securely maintained inventory is easier to update. Individual online services may also have their own rules and tools for handling an account after someone dies. As you’re creating your inventory, check whether your most important services offer legacy or accountmanagement options. Take five minutes today You don’t need to solve everything today. Instead, ask yourself: “If I couldn’t manage my affairs tomorrow, would someone I trust know what I have and where to start?” If the answer is no, spend five minutes making a list of your most important digital assets. That small step today could mean less searching, fewer questions and more clarity for the people you love later. Ready to look at the bigger picture? Your digital life is only one part of your legacy. If this exercise has you thinking about your larger estate plan, Downriver CU can help connect you with a resource to take the next step. Through October 31, Downriver CU members can save 30% on the initial purchase of a Will or Trustbased estate plan with our partner, Trust & Will. Visit DownriverCU.com/TrustAndWill to learn more and get started.
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