A major Cambridge City manufacturer asked town council members to be as fair as possible to businesses when considering a potential water bill increase. Council conducted a public hearing regarding proposed water rates along with its Monday, Aug. 10, meeting. That discussion was just more than 24 hours before heavy rains led to catastrophic flooding. […]
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 City begins rebuilding
Although the town’s water still needs boiling and hundreds of homes remain damaged, Cambridge City businesses have begun rebounding from the flood and students are back in school. “We know there is still a tremendous amount of work ahead of us, but we are continuing to work every day to help Cambridge City recover,” the […]
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Centerville girls 5th at small-school meet
Teams from around the state participated in the Jeremy Wright Small School Cross Country Invitational, hosted by Southwestern (Shelby) High School on Saturday, Aug. 22. The race was run on the Blue River Memorial Park course in Shelbyville. Austin High School was the team champion in the boys race, earning 78 points in a field […]
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Eagles sweep Cards in opener
After a challenging week of life-changing rain and flooding, the Lincoln Lady Golden Eagles were finally able to get in the gym on Wednesday, Aug. 19, to kick off their 2026 volleyball season with a 3-0 victory over the visiting Lady Cardinals of Seton Catholic. Opening the contest with a strong serving game and energetic […]
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County’s work-based learning hits snag
Despite Centerville-Abington Community Schools Superintendent Mike McCoy believing Wayne County is among Indiana’s best-prepared counties for the new work-based learning program, he said a significant issue has arisen that’s keeping many students out of workplaces. HEA 1098 requires employers purchase workers’ compensation insurance for unpaid interns. McCoy said about 80% of CACS interns are unpaid. […]
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Reading scores rising
School leaders are recognizing their students and employees for successes on Indiana’s reading test for second and third graders. Indiana Department of Education recently released results from spring and summer Indiana Reading Evaluation and Determination, or IREAD-3, testing to the public. Most Wayne County districts were above or near the state’s 88.7% pass rate; two […]
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WWS ‘lucky’ to hire new superintendent
A few hours before officially being hired as their superintendent, Melissa McIntire exchanged high-fives with Western Wayne Schools students and walked kindergartners to their classrooms. Wayne County had postponed the first three days of school because of catastrophic community flooding. Monday, Aug. 17, might have been one of the most unique and rewarding first days […]
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Experienced educator picked to lead WWS
Western Wayne Schools’ new leader met her new community in a very unusual way. Melissa McIntire was introduced to the hundreds of Wayne County residents attending the Sunday, Aug. 16, town hall meeting at Lincoln Middle/High School to discuss the community’s flood response. She thanked everyone for their patience with school being canceled for its […]
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Flood response: ‘It’s going to take time’
Cambridge City, Wayne County and state officials urge the town’s flood victims and all residents to be patient as services are restored and procedures are followed to help maximize relief funding. A Sunday, Aug. 16, town hall meeting filled more than half of Lincoln Middle/High School’s bleachers, drawing residents, business owners and concerned community leaders […]
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PHOTOS: Hundreds hear Fleetwood Mac, Eagles tributes
Cambridge City’s Creitz Park Pavilion lawn was filled Saturday, Aug. 8, with hundreds of concertgoers to hear Fleetwood 2 the Max and Victims of Love tribute bands performing Fleetwood Mac and Eagles songs, along with opening act AJ Wetzel. The evening ended with Eagles hits “Desperado” and “Hotel California.” Concert sponsors include American Legion Post […]