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 hand Tri High overtime loss

by Dan Harney

When the recently crowned Henry County tournament champion Tri High Titans traveled to Cambridge City on Friday, Jan. 17, the Titans expected to pick up a win. The Titans outscored the Eagles 19-6 in the first quarter and made it look easy.  Over the next three quarters, the Titans discovered how resilient and determined the […]

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Archery prepares for state qualifiers

by Bob Hansen

Archery teams from area schools will shoot in qualifier meets for the Indiana state tournament on Saturday.  Northeastern Middle/Senior High School will be among teams competing at the Monroe Central qualifier at Monroe Central Elementary School, Parker City. It starts at 8 a.m. with the final flight at 4 p.m. in Monroe Central Elementary School, […]

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Photos: Scoot over, sir!

Avatar photo by WWN Staff

Centerville Senior High School Principal Brian Bellew and Hagerstown High School Principal Joshua Hallatt compete in a scooter race during halftime of a Wayne County Tournament game on Thursday, Jan. 9. Northeastern Wayne Superintendent Matthew Hicks and Western Wayne Superintendent Andy Stover also competed. The first-round winners, Stover and Hallatt, were to race at a […]

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Northeastern advances with big win

by Dan Harney

The opening-round game of the Wayne County basketball tournament between Northeastern and Cambridge City Lincoln, originally scheduled for Friday, Jan. 10, was rescheduled to Saturday, Jan. 11, with a 10 a.m. start because of inclement weather. The additional time to prepare had little impact. The Lady Knights, ranked fourth in the latest 2A state poll, […]

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Bears sweep the night against Eagles

by Dan Harney

It was an unusual scenario Friday, Jan. 3, when the Lincoln boys basketball team hosted Monroe Central in a nonconference game between two potential sectional rivals. It is customary for teams to play a junior varsity game before the varsity game. On Friday, the two schools added a third game, playing a C-team game before […]

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Town hiring public works superintendent

Avatar photo by Millie Martin Emery

Cambridge City is beginning a search for a new superintendent of public works. At its Dec. 30 meeting, council passed the 2025 salary ordinance. Employees will receive a 3% raise, and an incentive for volunteer firefighters was increased. During discussion, it was noted the superintendent’s position would be open to start the year. President Jim […]

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Grateful judge

Avatar photo by Mike Emery

Judges bear the weight of their rulings on their own, but the judicial system requires contributions from many. When Judge Charles Todd Jr. sat behind the desk in his Superior Court 1 chambers and spoke about nearly 16 years on the bench, he expressed gratitude toward all those people — his colleagues and staff, the […]