Several basketball players hope to develop interest in their sport among younger girls while remembering an influential coach. Recent Richmond High School graduate Maren Bolser and her teammates are offering the second Hoops for Hope camp at no charge for any area girl entering grades 5-8. It’s from 1-3 p.m. June 16-20 in a new […]
Local news and updates from Wayne County, Indiana reportersCambridge City
Cambridge City, Indiana is the home of the Western Wayne News and is at the heart of the western half of Wayne County. As the local Chamber of Commerce notes, with both a rich heritage and well planned growth, Cambridge City combines the best of the past, the present, and future.
Below you’ll find some of the latest news and updates from the Cambridge City community including meeting coverage from Cambridge City Town Council, scores and stats from Lincoln High School sports games, what’s happening at the Gateway Industrial Park, programs and updates from the city’s various clubs and organizations, and education updates from the Western Wayne School Corporation.
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Eagles run-rule Rebels
The Lincoln softball team opened postseason tournament play on Monday, May 26, in 1A Sectional 56 with a game against Randolph Southern. The Eagles took a 16-0 lead after two innings and cruised to an 18-2 win in a game that was halted after five innings because of the 10-run mercy rule. The Eagles collected […]
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Monroe Central ends Eagles’ season
Monroe Central defeated Cambridge City Lincoln 9-6 on Wednesday, May 28, in a game played on the campus of Earlham College. The Eagles took a 2-1 lead after three innings before the Bears came back with six runs in the bottom of the third inning. The Eagles battled back and nearly pulled out the win. […]
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Lincoln wins sectional title
The Cambridge City Lincoln softball team defeated Union City 12-6 in the 1A No. 56 sectional championship game played at Wilson Park on Tuesday, May 27. The Lady Eagles broke from a scoreless tie after two innings to score two runs in the third inning and added three more runs in the fourth inning to […]
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3 school districts, parks offer free meals
At least three Wayne County school districts and a summer park program are offering free summer meals just for kids and teens. Cambridge City Breakfast and lunch are available on weekdays starting June 2 at Western Wayne Elementary School, 801 E. Delaware St., Cambridge City. Those seeking meals should enter door ES8 in the back […]
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Yount’s big night leads Centerville’s win over Lincoln
The Centerville softball team hosted Lincoln on Wednesday, May 21, in a Tri-Eastern Conference game. The Lady Bulldogs won the game 8-1 in what turned out to be a record-setting night for Centerville slugger Madi Yount. Yount smacked her ninth home run of the season in the first inning to establish a new Centerville school […]
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WWS conducting online survey during superintendent search
Western Wayne Schools’ board has created an online survey to gather feedback for its superintendent search. It’s open to all community members with internet access, not just current WWS parents. Responses are due May 30. The board approved Superintendent Andy Stover’s resignation at its April 24 meeting, and aims to select a replacement by July […]
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Cambridge City hires new public works leader
After retiring from the military, Joe Webb’s wife encouraged him to find something to do since he was restless. Doing something has now evolved into becoming Cambridge City’s public works superintendent. Webb has served as interim superintendent since January. Council advertised the job, and after an executive session to conduct interviews, approved Webb for the […]
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Bid approved for renovation’s next phase
Western Wayne Schools’ board approved a bid package for the next phase of Lincoln Middle/High School’s renovation. The board approved the base bid and alternates from Brumbaugh Construction of Arcanum, Ohio, during its one-topic special meeting on Tuesday, May 13. The board’s action gives David Inderstrodt, owner of Richmond-based Maze Design, permission to prepare a […]
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Former blighted Cambridge house renovated and sold
Cambridge City council addressed door-to-door sales, blight, town property maintenance and other topics during its May 12 meeting. Blight A house formerly on a demolition list, 411 W. Front St., has sold after renovations. Improvements are beginning at 415 W. Front St. Councilor Gary Cole received confirmation that the town can use county grant funds […]