Twenty-two vacant properties in the Vaile neighborhood should have new homes by the end of 2027. Affordable HomeMatters already has acquired 19 properties and is close to securing three more from Wayne County’s commissioners. During their April 8 meeting, commissioners unanimously authorized Ron Cross, the city attorney, to prepare resolutions that would transfer tax certificates […]
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 chamber, Main Street groups merging
Cambridge City Area Chamber of Commerce and Cambridge City Main Street organizations will combine into one group with a new name. According to a joint announcement at the chamber’s April 9 annual dinner, the two groups are formally joining to coordinate future community and economic development efforts. Their new name is Western Wayne Alliance. According […]
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Lincoln drubs Union
The Lincoln baseball team traveled to Modoc on Thursday, April 9, for a nonconference game with the Union Rockets. Eagle head coach Jeff Gwin showed off the depth of his young talent by starting eight freshmen in the game. They combined to collect 16 hits and defeated the Rockets 17-7 in a game halted after […]
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Bestselling author helps LMHS buy books
The credit — not the fault — goes to an Indiana writing star and a principal who tried an unconventional approach to buy books for her students. Hoosier author John Green, perhaps most widely known for his bestselling young adult book “The Fault in Our Stars,” gave $1,000 to Lincoln Middle/High School to purchase books. […]
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Cambridge City moves to acquire 2 trucks
Cambridge City’s council agreed to two vehicle acquisitions and financial matters at a special meeting. During their March 31 gathering, members agreed to sign an interlocal agreement with Hagerstown to buy a $15,000 surplus bucket truck after Hagerstown bought a newer one. Cambridge City will pay for the bucket truck with its $11,207 insurance settlement […]
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4 years, no arrests since cemetery desecration
Four years after a vandalism spree violated Cambridge City’s earliest cemetery, police haven’t announced any arrests for that crime. On April 1, 2022, police and two of the volunteers who had spent years working to preserve Cambridge City’s earliest public cemetery walked through a scene of chaotic destruction in what could only be called stunned […]
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Eagle pitching overpowers Twisters
The Cambridge City Lincoln baseball team opened its season on Saturday, April 4, by hosting Oldenburg Academy. The Twister lineup was handcuffed all day by the Eagle pitchers in a 4-1 victory for the Eagles. Senior right-hander Ben Bates pitched the first five innings, striking out 14 Twisters and only surrendering three hits, holding the […]
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Hauling help available for Cambridge City cleanup
Cambridge City Main Street is again sponsoring the Caring for Cambridge cleanup. The spring cleaning blitz is planned from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 25. Those who need help cleaning their properties or disposing of waste can request volunteer help. The town will offer free dumpsters at its maintenance building, 152 S. Green […]
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Reservations due April 2 for Cambridge City dinner
Cambridge City Area Chamber of Commerce plans to recognize another Small Town Big Heart winner. The chamber’s annual dinner and awards program will take place at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, April 9, at The Archive, 33 W. Main St., Cambridge City. Dr. James Bertsch will be the guest speaker. Reservations are due April 2 for the […]
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Averting catastrophe
Perhaps best known for scurrying along or lounging on East Church Street or residents’ porches, 18 Cambridge City cats had a brief change of scenery on a wintry day last week. After months of fundraising and planning between town council and Animal Care Alliance, the stray cats were trapped and transported to ACA’s nonprofit veterinary […]