Wayne County commissioners heard from Economic Development Corporation President Valerie Shaffer that moving the planned location of a water tower at Gateway Industrial Park by 860 feet could save Cambridge City $200,000. As a part of the plans in motion for Sugar Creek Packing Company’s $11 million expansion there, officials realized that the tower’s original […]
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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Iceless skating, carriage rides return to Winter Wonderland
Back by popular demand, an iceless skating rink will be set up for free use Saturday night. The attraction, which came to Cambridge City last year, returns with traditional favorites and a few new ones during the town’s annual Winter Wonderland celebration. Area residents are invited to browse the festive downtown shops, eateries, vendors, food […]
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End of an era as Lincoln volleyball coach steps down
When Greg Seidner submitted his resignation recently it was a bittersweet moment for the communities that comprise Western Wayne Schools. It will be a great loss to the program, but Seidner, who is now a grandfather, will be able to spend more time with his family. He has earned that right. Seidner started teaching at Lincoln […]
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School board: Lincoln football will continue
Western Wayne’s school board members said there is no plan afoot to discontinue the Lincoln Middle/High School football program. All five members of the school board and Superintendent Andy Stover told a crowd at the Nov. 8 board meeting that information posted on social media was wrong. Stover said that the football coach, Danny Capps, […]
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Angel Tree applications due Nov. 22 at Golay
Western Wayne families who could use some help providing gifts for their children or young teens are encouraged to apply for Golay Community Center’s Angel Tree. Applications are being collected through Nov. 22, with no late applications accepted. Registration takes place during regular business hours at the center, 1007 E. Main St., Cambridge City. Families […]
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Free Thanksgiving meals offered
Some local organizations are offering free food in advance of Thanksgiving, such as bags of groceries or prepared meals through delivery or in-person dining. Western Wayne A free Thanksgiving dinner will be presented to the Western Wayne community from 6-8 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 16, in the Lincoln Middle/High School cafeteria. A traditional Thanksgiving feast – turkey, […]
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2023 uncertified election results
9:15 p.m. – Ron Oler defeats Dave Snow for Richmond Mayor Although Richmond will have a new mayor, he won’t be a new face to area voters. Ron Oler, who has served on Richmond Common Council for 12 years, defeated two-term Richmond Mayor Dave Snow on Tuesday. In unofficial results, Oler, a Republican, received 51.23 […]
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Lincoln football coach resigns
Danny Capps has resigned as Lincoln’s head football coach. The resignation appears as an agenda item to be considered during the 6 p.m. Nov. 8 meeting of the Western Wayne Schools board. Capps compiled a record of 1-17 in two seasons. Veteran Lincoln head volleyball coach Greg Seidner has also submitted his resignation for the […]
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Memorial donations make pickleball expansion reality
Growing Wayne County’s pickleball community was important to Randy Buhl, who enjoyed playing the sport locally as well as all over Indiana. New pickleball courts in Cambridge City now pay tribute to the enthusiastic athlete. After the 57-year-old’s unexpected passing in January, many friends and family contributed in Randy’s memory to Golay Community Center at […]
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Water project could expand, faces delay
Wessler Engineering gave Cambridge City’s town council a $1.6 million estimate for a booster station capable of providing fire flow for Mount Auburn in the water project’s Phase 1B. The initial goal was to get the existing booster station operational again, but engineers learned it was sized for Mount Auburn’s domestic flow only. Fire Chief […]