Lots of concrete is being poured at Cambridge City’s new performance venue in Creitz Park. The town council received a construction update during its July 14 meeting before approving a payment of $101,279.80 to Pridemark Construction. Those funds come from an Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs grant. More work remains on the underside […]
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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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Schools confront language, math proficiency rates
For another year, state testing results show that students in most Wayne County school districts are struggling with academic performance in English and math, although there were some gains. While many performed close to Indiana’s statewide proficiency percentages, students in most local districts demonstrated well below 50% proficiency in both subjects. Only approximately 16.2% of […]
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Western Wayne selects new superintendent
Excitement buzzed in the room before, during and after a brief special meeting on Monday, July 21, as the Western Wayne Schools board announced their choice for the district’s next superintendent and approved the related employment contract. Kelly Plank will serve as the district’s top leader, taking over as superintendent from interim Alice Johnson. Plank […]
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Bands compete in Jay County, Muncie shows
Wayne County bands continued testing their skills in weekend competitions leading up to Indiana State Fair Band Day. The weekend contests are Central Indiana Track Show Association events. Portland Hagerstown and Lincoln competed in the Jay County Lions Band Contest in Portland on Friday, July 18. Centerville had planned to compete, but when wet conditions […]
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Cambridge City scales back zoning review
Noting budget uncertainties for the town, Cambridge City’s Plan Commission will aim to address zoning concerns without the help of outside consultants at this time. During its July 10 meeting, commission members considered whether to recommend the town council hire a Zionsville firm for $12,000-$17,000 or the town’s current lawyer for $10,000 to redo the […]
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Potential election costs unknown for Cambridge City
Nearly everything goes up in price in 10 years, and elections are likely no exception. Cambridge City paid $1,086 in 2015, the last year the town needed its own election. If the town has a contested council race this fall, it’s responsible for covering the election costs. Election officials are still determining what that amount […]
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82 planned new houses start at about $300K each
As officials and developers work to address housing needs, more details are now available about proposed home and lot sizes and prices for five Wayne County unfinished subdivisions. $26 million will be invested to build eighty-two single-family homes, with support from Wayne County’s new Housing Accelerator Program. Half of the homes will be in Cambridge […]
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Blue Regiment’s win ends 2-decade wait
After organizing 20 Archway Classic marching band competitions, 2025 will stand out in Blue Regiment history. Saturday’s event was the first time Centerville Senior High School took home the top prize in its own contest. With a score of 55.625, Centerville’s “Jestures” show won by more than half a point over Richmond’s “Shut Up and […]
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Meet new WWS leader at reception
Western Wayne Schools has scheduled a community reception for its new yet-to-be-named superintendent and welcomed another new board member. Superintendent search WWS has planned two events related to hiring a new district leader. The board will hear public objections or support for a proposed superintendent’s contract at a special meeting at 6 p.m. Thursday, July […]
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PHOTOS: CC fire dept car show fundraiser
The Cambridge City Volunteer Fire Department’s annual car show and fundraiser was held Sunday, July 6, at Creitz Park. The event brought more than 130 exhibitors and their families to Cambridge City, bringing business to local shops and restaurants. Some participants came from as far as two hours away. Steve Railsback of New Paris, Ohio, […]