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Student innovators pitch passion projects

For a thousand dollars, investors could help a group of Lincoln High School students add spice to life. At least, that’s the idea that six students calling themselves by the group name of Gabble shared with a parade of listeners during a Shark Tank program at the school on May 3. Modeled after the “Shark […]

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Nationally known Lincoln performer appearing in Wayne County

Regional and national organizations are helping promote a Cambridge City appearance by an actor who appears all over the world as Abraham Lincoln. On Saturday, April 29, Fritz Klein will be part of three free public appearances across Indiana that commemorate the 158th anniversary of Lincoln’s funeral train passing through the state. Klein’s interpretations of […]

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Lincoln wins county softball championship

The Lincoln softball team has low roster numbers, but the players they do have possess substantial talent and the hearts of champions. Last Saturday, the Lady Eagles rolled over Hagerstown 12-3 in their first-round game, and then hooked up with Northeastern for the title. The Lady Knights joined the Lady Eagles in the title game […]

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WWN recognized with journalism awards

The Western Wayne News, Wayne County’s local newspaper, was recognized for its sports reporting and photography at an awards event on Friday, April 21 in Carmel. Winning first place in sports photography for publications with a circulation of 10,000 or less was WWN photographer Rachel Hilligoss Moore’s “Walk Off Feeling” photograph of Hagerstown’s Preston Allred, […]

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Council weighs utility vehicle needs

Cambridge City officials are hopeful they’ll secure the use of a golf cart for volunteers who water downtown flowers. Council recently encouraged Ken Risch, superintendent of public works, to seek quotes for a utility vehicle for that purpose. However, prices were much higher than expected, raising concerns about allowing volunteers to drive a costly piece […]

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Honorees help town flourish

Jama Carpenter, American Legion, outgoing leader recognized Showcasing their welcoming aloha spirit, Cambridge City Chamber of Commerce members again shared love for their community and its businesses and volunteers. Two awards were presented during a luau-themed annual dinner and networking night at The Archive, held March 16. Jama Carpenter won the Small Town Big Heart […]

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Cambridge City brainstorms goals

Council learns about new homes, boosts park committee Enhancing Creitz Park, adding sidewalks, improving pedestrian safety and reducing blight are among residents’ goals for Cambridge City. About 40 gathered for brainstorming during the council’s March 13 meeting at Lincoln Middle/High School, discussing long-term improvements to pursue with Hoosier Enduring Legacy Program (HELP) funds. Cambridge City […]

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Council approves Sugar Creek tax abatements

Plant to install new equipment, enclose areas Wayne County Council unanimously approved personal property and real estate tax abatements for Sugar Creek Packing Co. during its March 1 meeting. The tax abatement committee last month had considered the abatements for equipment and building expansions and recommended approval. “Thank you for being such good partners in […]

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WW schools adopt 5-year strategic plan

Goals reflect awareness of schools’ importance to community When students graduate from Lincoln Middle/High School, they should have a resume that reflects the “Opportunities to Soar” they had during their school careers. That’s the overall objective of a strategic plan meant to guide Western Wayne schools` decisions for the next five years, adopted by the […]