Western Wayne Schools Superintendent Andy Stover plans to testify that proposed state funding cuts of approximately $300,000 to $1 million for Wayne County districts will harm public education. At WWS’ Feb. 12 board meeting, Stover said he would go to Indianapolis this week to testify against the budget proposal that has struck fear in 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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Cambridge special events return
Several annual events are returning to Cambridge City this year, with one moving locations for more visibility. Cambridge City Main Street’s Troy Lewis and Fire Chief Jeff Gabbard updated town council at its Feb. 10 meeting about plans. They received permission for necessary street closures.
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Chamber offers murder mystery dinner
A murder mystery dinner is planned in March in Wayne County, and there’s also suspense in finding out who will be recognized for community service that night. Cambridge City Area Chamber of Commerce is offering the 1940s-themed “The Haunted Train” mystery as part of its annual dinner. All area residents are invited. Social time begins […]
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Opioid kit aims to save lives
Cambridge City soon will have its own box to distribute free potentially life-saving medication to reverse overdoses. At town council’s Feb. 10 meeting, Cambridge City Volunteer Fire Department Chief Jeff Gabbard said he’d received a donated clear plastic “Opioid Rescue Kit,” and council approved the donation. The box will be installed near overhead doors at […]
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Tigers win shootout with Eagles
A near-capacity crowd witnessed a shootout between rivals Hagerstown and Cambridge City Lincoln at the Eagles Nest on Tuesday, Feb. 11. Offense trumped the defense for four quarters of run-and-gun basketball. The first quarter set the tone for the night. Hagerstown hit four 3-pointers, putting 20 points on the scoreboard, but trailed the Eagles, who […]
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Zoning decision could have cascading impact
A zoning issue affecting one potential Cambridge City home sale is threatening several other sales, and prompting the town’s council to review zoning issues on a wider basis. A loan to purchase a home in the 1000 block of East Church that’s currently zoned industrial is in limbo because of a lender’s concerns about its […]
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Eagles fall to Rebels in tourney semifinal
The Lincoln Lady Eagles saw their season end on Friday, Feb. 7, losing to the Randolph Southern Lady Rebels 40-19 in the semifinal round of the sectional. The Lady Eagles fell behind 11-2 at the end of the first quarter and could never make up their deficit. The Lady Rebels pulled away in the final […]
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Knights’ Crull becomes 3-time regional champ
The further down the Indiana High School Athletic Association wrestling tournament trail an athlete travels, the more difficult it becomes to advance. When Richmond High School hosted the wrestling regional on Saturday, Feb. 8, the top four finishers from both the Centerville and Franklin County sectional sites sent regional qualifiers pursuing their dreams of advancing […]
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Most local grad rates between 90-100%
Nearly all Wayne County high schools neared or exceeded a 90% graduation rate for the Class of 2024. Three local schools surpassed Indiana’s average of 90.23%, which is the highest graduation rate since state officials began publishing data. Indiana’s rate was 88.98% in 2023. Centerville Senior High School Principal Brian Bellew said rates can vary widely […]
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Knights finish 8-0 TEC season
The Northeastern Lady Knights traveled to Cambridge City on Friday, Jan. 31, for a Tri-Eastern Conference game with the Lincoln Lady Eagles. The game was the final regular season game for both schools. The game was a mismatch. The 2A state-ranked Lady Knights rolled to a 70-11 win to complete their Tri-Eastern Conference schedule with […]