Western Wayne Schools’ new leader met her new community in a very unusual way. Melissa McIntire was introduced to the hundreds of Wayne County residents attending the Sunday, Aug. 16, town hall meeting at Lincoln Middle/High School to discuss the community’s flood response. She thanked everyone for their patience with school being canceled for its […]
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Flood response: ‘It’s going to take time’
Cambridge City, Wayne County and state officials urge the town’s flood victims and all residents to be patient as services are restored and procedures are followed to help maximize relief funding. A Sunday, Aug. 16, town hall meeting filled more than half of Lincoln Middle/High School’s bleachers, drawing residents, business owners and concerned community leaders […]
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Care necessary with cleanup work, water, food
Work quickly began on flood-damaged Wayne County buildings, but those doing the work should protect themselves, according to the Wayne County Health Department. Proper protection equipment, such as gloves and rubber boots, should be worn when working in flooded or damaged areas, Dan Burk, director of the health department, told WWN. Burk also recommends those […]
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EDC will refresh county’s online ‘front door’
After Hagerstown-based IronGate updated Economic Development Corporation of Wayne County’s Home in Wayne website to recruit new or returning residents, EDC decided the main page needed to be refreshed and more user-friendly. During the organization’s Aug. 3 board meeting, EDC president Valerie Shaffer called the site a “front door” for the county’s visibility. After seeking […]
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PHOTOS: Hundreds hear Fleetwood Mac, Eagles tributes
Cambridge City’s Creitz Park Pavilion lawn was filled Saturday, Aug. 8, with hundreds of concertgoers to hear Fleetwood 2 the Max and Victims of Love tribute bands performing Fleetwood Mac and Eagles songs, along with opening act AJ Wetzel. The evening ended with Eagles hits “Desperado” and “Hotel California.” Concert sponsors include American Legion Post […]
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Cambridge City begins evening curfew
Cambridge City is implementing a curfew for the next week during storm recovery. The temporary emergency curfew begins at 8 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 13. It will be in place from 8 p.m. through 7 a.m. daily until Aug. 20. During the curfew, people should not unnecessarily travel upon, remain upon, or congregate upon public streets, […]
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How to help Wayne County flooding survivors
As Wayne County residents assess damage and other impacts from Wednesday’s flooding, community organizations have been organizing relief efforts. Western Wayne News is tracking those as a part of our coverage, and will update this article as new resources are announced. Organizations can send details for inclusion to [email protected]. Last updated Thursday, Aug. 13, 2026, […]
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Courthouse elevator situation reaches low point
The courthouse’s lone elevator stopped working July 31 when a circuit board for an electric motor that provides dynamic braking failed. Steve Higinbotham, the county administrator, said during the Wayne County commissioners’ Aug. 5 meeting that necessary parts were available within three weeks, although he’d requested a quicker time frame. Commissioners are working with the […]
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Inmate mental health care receives $62K boost
Mental health issues plague many inmates in Wayne County’s jail, according to Sheriff Randy Retter, making access to mental health care vitally important. To that end, Retter requested during Wayne County Council’s Aug. 5 meeting that it provide an extra $62,000 in his 2027 budget to double mental health services in the jail from 20 […]
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Lincoln alumni plan community concert
It’s unusual for a high school reunion to book a rock band for the entire community to enjoy, but that’s what Lincoln Middle/High School’s Class of 1976 has planned. They have booked local band The Longshots to perform from 6-9 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12, on the new Creitz Park Pavilion behind the fire station, 127 […]