The Lincoln football team returned to action on Friday, Sept. 22, after taking a week off, by hosting Knightstown for homecoming. It was a Tri-Eastern Conference game, as well as a matchup between potential sectional opponents. Knightstown took early control of the game. The Panthers used a rushing touchdown, a 2-point conversion, a TD […]
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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Author extravaganza returns to Cambridge City
Those who enjoy books — or those who want to get a head start on holiday shopping — can meet nearly two dozen Midwest writers, including a USA Today Bestselling Author, and browse their creations at an upcoming fair. The second Indiana Author Extravaganza takes place from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Friday, Oct. 6, and 10 […]
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Figuring out future careers
Having to decide a future career at age 18 is hard. There is a lot riding on picking an area of study that someone might enjoy for the rest of their lives. There’s a lot of pressure on high school seniors to decide what they want to do with little to no experience in the […]
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Workshop starts school improvement program
Work on improving student academic performance through a Next Generation School Improvement Grant started last Wednesday, Sept. 13, after a year of planning. Local educators are working with consultants from Equitable Education Solutions on implementing methods they can use to improve student performance, concentrating on employability skills. The program is funded by a $2.45 million […]
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Council supports park, playground efforts
A new park performance venue, an inclusive playground and other improvements are on the horizon for Cambridge City, made possible by donations, grants and state and federal funding. Wayne County Commissioner Jeff Plasterer outlined the town’s opportunities through the Hoosier Enduring Legacy Program during its Sept. 11 council meeting. Cambridge City already committed $118,978, which […]
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$25 million in improvements planned
Tireless effort brought Wayne County to this point of the Hoosier Enduring Legacy Program. A rigorous application process earned the county a place in the third HELP cohort. More than 900 people provided input about what their communities need, and about 100 people served on committees identifying and prioritizing projects for the best uses of […]
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Photos: Canal Days
Cambridge City’s annual Canal Days festival took place Sept. 9 and 10. Vendors sold handmade items, food and more as crowds circulated past booths to celebrate “a walk through time.” This photo gallery captures some of the experience: Photos by Joshua Smith
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Longtime coach, Santa named grand marshal
Cambridge City’s 2023 Canal Days grand marshal has inspired Western Wayne youth for more than 40 years. In 1975, Bill Tyler responded to a knock on the door from a Milton group asking him to coach. That led to coaching football, basketball, wrestling and softball for Lincoln, Hagerstown, Tri High and Earlham College. He is […]
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Canal Days reunites friends, 1960s band
In addition to shopping, eating and parade watching, Canal Days is often a time for reminiscing with friends and family coming home to Cambridge City for the weekend. The theme for this year’s festival, which takes place Saturday, Sept. 9, and Sunday, Sept. 10, is “A Walk Through Time.” Floats created for the 2 p.m. […]
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Event will feature ceramics history
A celebration of all things clay will include an exploration of Cambridge City’s Overbeck sisters and their nationally known pottery creations. Former Western Wayne resident Bob Ammerman will discuss the famous family at 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 9, during Richmond Art Museum’s 11th Potterypalooza. Ammerman has been a collector of Overbeck pottery for more than […]