While acknowledging many unknowns, Cambridge City town council heard residents’ concerns about rebuilding flood-damaged properties while also juggling annual responsibilities such as 2027 spending. During its Sept. 14 meeting, council conducted a public hearing for the 2027 budget. Town attorney Bob Bever said that during budget preparations before the Aug. 12 flood, the town planned […]
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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Flood survivors to receive calls from volunteers
Wayne County’s new Long-Term Recovery Group plans to check in with flood survivors via phone over two days to see what they might still need. Volunteers will call those who’ve reported damage through Indiana 211 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Friday, Sept. 25, and Monday, Sept. 28, to determine how many residents still need […]
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Tigers move to 5-0 with 62-6 win over Lincoln
The Tigers remained unbeaten in Tri-Eastern Conference play and improved to 5-0 overall with a 62-6 victory over host Cambridge City Lincoln Friday, Sept. 18, in a Tri-Eastern Conference game. The Tigers scored early and often to build a 49-0 halftime lead that triggered a running clock in the second half. A pass play from […]
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Flood survivors can pursue new funding
Two fundraisers are planned in Cambridge City this weekend to help flood survivors, and individuals can apply for some new types of funding. Donation opportunities The performance will be at Creitz Park Pavilion behind the fire station, 127 W. Maple St. Live music kicks off the fundraiser from 6-7 p.m., followed by opening comedian Austin […]
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Generosity continues for flood relief
For communities affected by recent flooding, resources, updates and opportunities to help continue to be available. Theater splitting event proceeds Before August flooding, Hagerstown’s summer theater troupe had planned to bring a Fleetwood Mac tribute band called Fleetwood’s Back to perform at Dougherty Orchards, 1117 Dougherty Road, Cambridge City, as its own fundraiser. Now, it’s […]
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Caution, clarity urged before rebuilding
Making repairs after serious flood damage is more complex than updating paint, drywall and flooring. Many homes in Wayne County need substantial redesign and construction after the catastrophic Aug. 12 flooding, and some need additional work to prevent future damage. Officials urge owners to confirm what can be done before spending funds and beginning construction. […]
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Tigers stay unbeaten with 61-7 win
The Hagerstown football team dominated the Union City Indians in a Tri-Eastern Conference game on Friday, Sept. 4, before a large crowd. One of the biggest achievements of the night was arguably the ability of the school and community to bring the field up to playable condition. The Cory Athletic complex, including Mark Childs Field and […]
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Water restoration cost reaches $245K
Flood response costs are adding up for Cambridge City’s utilities. At a special Thursday, Sept. 3 meeting, council agreed to pay $245,675 for emergency water service restoration. Those repairs and equipment are just the beginning of expected expenses involved in fixing the town’s water system for the longer term. Of that amount, work already performed […]
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Vacant industrial park land divided into 3 parcels
Available Gateway Industrial Park land will split into three parcels of 41, 22 and 13 acres. During its Aug. 20 meeting, the Wayne County Advisory Plan Commission unanimously approved the secondary plat petition from Wayne County government, which owns the industrial park land. The county commissioners authorized filing the petition during the July 22 commissioners […]
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‘Beautiful gesture’
From the mouths of babes come words of comfort and friendship. One Wayne County elementary sent cheerful messages to a neighboring school after recent flooding. Students from preschool through sixth grade at Hagerstown Elementary School wrote notes to their peers at Western Wayne Elementary School in Cambridge City to let them know they were in […]