As a part of our goal to operate for the public benefit, Civic Spark Media and the Western Wayne News will provide regular updates to the community on our operations, health and future plans. This is our latest community report, reflecting activities for both the Western Wayne News newspaper and the WayneCounty.info news aggregator in the second quarter of 2026.
See also: 2026Q1, 2025Q4, 2025Q3, 2025Q2, 2025Q1, 2024, 2023Q4, 2023Q3, 2023Q2, 2023Q1, 2022Q4.
By the Numbers
Q2 2026 Finances
These financial reports are unaudited and unofficial, but we believe them to be complete and accurate as of this publishing. Rounded to the nearest hundred.
- Income
- Advertising sales: $57,500
- Newspaper subscriptions & individual sales: $57,400
- Miscellaneous income: $800
- Donations: $0
- Expenses
- Employee payroll & contractors: $78,800
- Newspaper printing: $19,800
- Postage & delivery: $7,500
- Rent, office expenses & utilities: $6,900
- Software and online services: $5,000
- Credit card processing & bank fees: $2,000
- Insurance: $700
- Advertising & marketing: $600
- Travel: $300
- Other expenses: $100
- Charitable contributions: $0
- Depreciation & amortization: $0
- Legal and accounting service fees: $0
Notes
In April 2026, WWN won a variety of awards from the Society of Professional Journalists.