As Wayne County Sheriff’s Office concludes its investigation into the multiple fatality motor vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 5:07 p.m. July 9 on Interstate 70 near Indiana 1 (137-mile marker), officers are reaching out to the public for assistance. Sheriff Randy Retter said that in the department’s efforts to acquire all possible evidence in […]
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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Update: Police release names of 4 kids who died in burning car at I-70 crash site
Drugs used by a semi driver were a contributing factor in a fatal accident that killed four children in a car that became fully engulfed in flames Thursday evening after a crash on Interstate 70, police said. Wayne County deputies responded to a three-vehicle crash shortly after 5 p.m. Thursday, July 9, a little west […]
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Police: Drugs contribute to fiery fatal I-70 crash near Cambridge City, charges forthcoming
Drugs were a contributing factor in a fatal accident that included a car and semi being fully engulfed in flames Thursday evening on Interstate 70, police said. Wayne County deputies responded to a three-vehicle crash shortly after 5 p.m. Thursday, July 9, a little west of the I-70 Cambridge City exit, just west of a […]
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Blood drives planned in Cambridge City, Connersville, Richmond
Cambridge City •Golay Community Center will play host to a community blood drive Saturday, April 11, from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. The Community Blood Center Bloodmobile will be at 1007 E. Main St., Cambridge City. Make an appointment to donate to reduce wait time at the blood drive and promote social distancing. Go to […]
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Cambridge City, Centerville, Richmond: Don’t use playground equipment
Cambridge City, Centerville and Richmond officials are urging families not to use public playground equipment or other high-touch items because of COVID-19 transmission risks, although local parks are open for walking, biking and other physically distant recreation activities. Wayne County Health Officer Dr. David Jetmore says research shows the COVID-19 virus can stay in the […]
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Legion jackpot increases to $162,000
The winner of the March 6 drawing at American Legion Post 169 in Cambridge City took a $500 prize, leaving the jackpot and half jackpot spaces on the game board. That means the jackpot on Friday, March 13, will climb to $162,000. An ever-increasing crowd gathered outside the Legion post in the first block of […]
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Personal care products, socks, underwear among needed items for students
Here’s a request for personal care products, underwear, socks and school supplies from Nicole Kapp, the site coordinator for Communities in Schools at Western Wayne Schools. She helps connect kids and families with community resources to help them overcome obstacles and stay in school. “Western Wayne Elementary and Lincoln Middle/High School are looking for donations […]
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Silent auction on decorated trees extended
Because of the bad weather on Saturday reducing crowds for the Winter Wonderland activities, Cambridge City Chamber of Commerce has decided to extend the bid time for a silent auction of Christmas trees decorated by local businesses. On Tuesday morning (Dec. 3), the trees will be transferred from the Archive Building to Building 125 antique/furniture/gift […]
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Police make 1 arrest in store robbery, seek 1 suspect
An incident at a Cambridge City gas station has led to one arrest on a robbery charge and a search for another suspect. Cambridge City Police Chief Richard Roberts said police responded to CountryMark at 2 E. Main St. at about 2:50 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 3. Two suspects entered the store and had a confrontation […]
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Police: Lockout situation resolved at school, no specific threat made
Lincoln Middle/High School and Western Wayne Elementary were on lockout mode Friday for about three hours while police searched for a student who abruptly left LMHS on Friday morning. Cambridge City Police Chief Richard Roberts said a male student got upset and walked out of class and out of the school for an unknown reason […]