After an extensive application process, Cambridge City has received a $2.8 million grant to increase water capacity and support regional industrial growth at Wayne County’s Gateway Industrial Park. U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo made the announcement Sept. 10. The Economic Development Administration, which is an agency within the U.S. Department of Commerce, is providing […]
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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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Grant funding helps Western Wayne schools
More than $4 million has come into the Western Wayne school system during the three years of increased effort to seek out grant funding, according to a report shared with the school board on Sept. 11. Nearly three-fourths of that has been won on the strength of competitive grant applications submitted by the school corporation. […]
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Lincoln cheerleaders win competition
The Lincoln High School cheerleaders recently won the small school division at the Universal Cheerleading Association camp on the campus of Ball State University. It was the first time in several years that Lincoln had participated in a camp. The nine-member Eagle squad, described by the judges as “small but mighty,” won first place in […]
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Beautification efforts receive praise
Ten new or remodeling construction projects and a committee that’s raised more than $70,000 for charities are being recognized for improving Wayne County. Wayne County Area Chamber of Commerce celebrated those initiatives at its Sept. 10 Community Improvement Awards at Hartley Hills Golf Club and Events Center in Hagerstown. Melissa Vance, chamber president/CEO, said the […]
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Cambridge City tables fluoride decision
After listening to speakers and reading a variety of information, Cambridge City’s council chose to continue researching whether the town should keep adding fluoride to its drinking water. Members voted to table the matter at its Sept. 9 meeting. They will discuss fluoride again at their 6 p.m. Oct. 14 meeting in town hall. Council […]
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PHOTOS: Canal Days
Cambridge City’s Canal Days drew festivalgoers of all ages last weekend with vendors, food and fun. View photos of the weekend, captured by Millicent Martin Emery, in our gallery below.
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Canal Days offers high-flying fun
Canal Days can be celebrated this weekend from land, water, and in a first for the annual festival, from the air. Cambridge City Chamber of Commerce’s event continues to add new attractions for residents and visitors on Saturday, Sept. 7, and Sunday, Sept. 8. One maiden voyage is a tethered hot air balloon that will […]
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Parade grand marshal known for his patriotic service
The grand marshal of this year’s Canal Days parade has helped many Western Wayne kids learn about flags, softball, basketball and scouting. David Siggers, who has a starring role in the festival’s 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 8, parade along U.S. 40, is widely recognized for the ways he assists the community through American Legion Post […]
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Lincoln clobbers Union County 45-0
In his preseason reflection, first-year Lincoln head coach Jeremy Bane said he thought his team could win at least four games this season. One down, three to go. The Eagles traveled to Liberty on Friday, Aug. 30, to face the Union County Patriots in a Tri-Eastern Conference game. The Eagles dominated on both sides of […]
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Lincoln to recognize all grads
Lincoln Middle/High School is inviting all alumni and community members for what officials call “a true homecoming” in September. Festivities begin at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 18, with classes competing against each other in Eagle Mania games on the football field, 205 E. Parkway Drive, Cambridge City. On Sept. 19, LHS’ tennis and volleyball teams […]