Western Wayne Schools’ board supports New Lisbon Broadband & Communications exploring placement of a 190-foot wireless tower on school property. Superintendent Kelly Plank shared the request during the board’s Oct. 8 meeting. The tower likely would be north of Western Wayne Elementary near the test plot, so if it fell, it wouldn’t hit the school. […]
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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Lakes resigns as Lincoln principal
Lincoln Middle/High School has a new interim principal after its longtime leader abruptly resigned effective Thursday, Oct. 9. No mention of Principal Renée Lakes’ departure was made at a school board meeting the night before. Western Wayne Schools’ new superintendent, Kelly Plank, confirmed Lakes’ resignation to WWN on Friday afternoon, Oct. 10. Plank shared the […]
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Creitz Park payments passed
Cambridge City council conducted a brief special meeting Monday, Sept. 29, to approve payments for construction of the new performance venue to meet state deadlines for grant reporting. The outdoor structure for concerts and other types of entertainment and community gatherings was built at the western edge of Creitz Park, behind the fire station at […]
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Wayne County man joins Indiana Landmarks board
A Cambridge City town councilor is joining Indiana Landmarks’ board as one of four new directors. Jim King was elected to help lead the statewide preservation organization at its annual meeting in September. He will serve a three-year term ending in September 2028. “I am thrilled and honored to be named to the board of […]
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Credit card skimmers found at grocery
A report of credit/debit card fraud led Cambridge City police to discover card skimmers installed at a grocery store. Police Chief Richard Roberts said two customers have reported fraudulent transactions on their cards so far, but more victims might come forward. Roberts said police found two skimmers Sept. 15 at Cambridge City Market, 100 N. […]
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Tigers defeat Eagles 76-12 on Homecoming
The Hagerstown Tigers, playing before a large Homecoming crowd on Friday, Sept. 19, welcomed neighboring Lincoln to town for a Tri-Eastern Conference game. The Tigers, usually a pass-first team, changed up their attack, only attempting six passes for the game. The Tiger game plan was to run the ball. The Tigers were very effective; 90 […]
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Lincoln graduate, broadcaster chosen for Smart Futures honor
Boys & Girls Clubs of Wayne County is honoring a Cambridge City native who has become nationally known as a broadcast journalist and live event host. The clubs’ honoree for its 26th annual Smart Futures Dinner on Tuesday, Sept. 30, is Lauren Bohlander Kanaan, perhaps best known professionally for reporting on open-wheel racing and hosting […]
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Neighbors: Stop the feline fiestas
Cambridge City remains a purr-furred hangout for stray cats, according to three residents upset about feline conventions in the 100 block of East Church Street. Teresa Poole, Jim Walker and Lori Duran described their concerns and showed a picture of 24 cats on one porch at council’s Sept. 8 meeting. A few years ago, neighbors […]
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Students collect 6,000+ food items before Canal Days
Western Wayne Elementary School students gathered more than 6,000 food items during this year’s Canal Days junior king and queen contest. Contestants delivered nonperishable food items to their school to be counted. The male and female students who brought in the most items, Connor Munchel and Ellarose Wyles, were named the winners. Combined, Connor and Rosie […]
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WWS updating family communication system
Western Wayne Schools families soon will have a better way to learn about important updates. Superintendent Kelly Plank told those attending the school board’s Wednesday, Sept. 10, meeting that WWS will begin offering email, app, voice or text alert options for family communication through the ParentSquare service and software. It allows sending messages to specific […]