As Western Wayne residents recover from August flooding, some of the affected families might be among those applying for Golay Community Center’s annual Angel Tree through Nov. 23. Registration takes place daily at the center, 1007 E. Main St., Cambridge City. Hours are 6 a.m.-9 p.m. weekdays, 8 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturdays and 1-5 p.m. Sundays. […]
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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Town’s rebuilding continues
As the three-month anniversary of Wayne County’s catastrophic flooding arrives, Cambridge City leaders are noting progress in the town’s recovery. Jim McLane, town council president, said temporary fixes to keep the water plant operating have been completed after the Aug. 12 flooding. It is operating under its own power, and the generators have been removed. […]
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Flood: Inspections conclude; tree decorating begins
While some flood survivors are still living in temporary accommodations as the three-month anniversary approaches, some progress is being made on repairs, and volunteers are planning ahead for holiday cheer. Town update Tetra Tech has completed substantial damage assessments of Cambridge City properties and is going through the quality control process. The town submitted initial […]
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Western Wayne’s sewer district considers rate hike
After several years without increasing customers’ bills, Western Wayne Regional Sewer District is considering higher rates and fees. The WWRSD board is evaluating a 17.6% rate increase, which could be passed as soon as the board’s 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 16 meeting at Golay Community Center, 1007 E. Main St., Cambridge City. A required public […]
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Cambridge City hires 3 officers
In aiming to address recent police vacancies, Cambridge City’s council conducted a special meeting to hire two police officers. During the brief Oct. 21 meeting, council approved hiring Kain Wadsworth and Shelby Hintz. Hintz’s job offer was pending, requiring completion of a final requirement. They will each be paid $55,500 annually. Police Chief Richard Roberts […]
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Flood notebook: Park landmark restored
Swing music started around the time that a footbridge was built to connect both sides of Cambridge City’s Creitz Park in the 1920s. Residents are glad to see that the bridge is swinging again. Many students have used the swinging bridge over the Whitewater River on their way to and from nearby Lincoln Middle/High School […]
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Lincoln hiring 2 high school principals
Citing a need to be closer to family, Lincoln Middle/High School’s principal and assistant principal are both departing their positions in the coming weeks. Western Wayne Schools’ board approved the resignations of Principal Melissa Zimmerman, effective Nov. 6, and Carrie Mastriano, assistant principal, effective Dec. 18, during its Oct. 21 meeting. Mastriano will become the […]
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Lincoln advances to semis
The 27-game losing streak for Cambridge City Lincoln football is over. The Eagles were scheduled to play at Indianapolis Tindley on Friday, Oct. 23, but Tindley did not have enough players to play and forfeited the game. The official score assigned was 7-0. The Eagles will now open sectional play Friday, Oct. 30, when they […]
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Flood help continues; key deadline for aid looms
A key deadline looms to seek federal flood relief, and additional local aid is available for businesses. In addition, good news about a local employer that’s given time and supplies to help Wayne County residents affected by the Aug. 12 flooding. Dot gives $20,000 Dot Foods Inc., which operates a Cambridge City distribution center, has […]
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Lady Tigers win girls race, Tiger boys 2nd
Only three complete teams entered the Tri-Eastern Conference cross country meet on Saturday, Oct. 10 at Harter Park in Union City. In the girls race, Kinley Puckett, running as an individual from Cambridge City Lincoln, was the winner in a time of 20:31.00. Hagerstown was the team champion. Girls team results: Hagerstown 35, Union County […]