Western Wayne Schools’ board approved a bid package for the next phase of Lincoln Middle/High School’s renovation. The board approved the base bid and alternates from Brumbaugh Construction of Arcanum, Ohio, during its one-topic special meeting on Tuesday, May 13. The board’s action gives David Inderstrodt, owner of Richmond-based Maze Design, permission to prepare a […]
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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Former blighted Cambridge house renovated and sold
Cambridge City council addressed door-to-door sales, blight, town property maintenance and other topics during its May 12 meeting. Blight A house formerly on a demolition list, 411 W. Front St., has sold after renovations. Improvements are beginning at 415 W. Front St. Councilor Gary Cole received confirmation that the town can use county grant funds […]
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Parent, graduate joins WWS board
Western Wayne Schools chose a father of five to restore its board to five members, and now he’ll serve alongside his own fifth grade teacher. At their meeting on Wednesday, May 14, board members unanimously chose Ryan Riggs of Mount Auburn to fill the seat previously held by David Sturgis, who left the board in […]
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Cambridge City addressing playground graffiti
Although much of the recent damage has been removed, Cambridge City police, council and residents are upset, and they want to prevent future vandalism to Creitz Park’s new playground equipment. There are several ideas on how to help. What happened? On Sunday, May 11, Cambridge City Police Department shared pictures of graffiti on Creitz Park […]
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Milton man sues Cambridge City, officer after arrest
A Milton resident is suing the Town of Cambridge City and one of its police officers, claiming unlawful and excessive force and a violation of his First Amendment right to free speech approximately two years ago. The civil tort was filed the evening of Friday, May 9, in Wayne County Superior Court 1, based on […]
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BPA students win nationals
Wayne County has two more national champions and 14 more top 10 finishes from Business Professionals of America’s competition. Lincoln, Centerville and Richmond students, advisers and parents traveled to BPA’s National Leadership Conference from May 7-11 in Orlando, Florida, with many bringing home medals or plaques. To balance the pressures of competition and conference, and […]
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Teens showcase creativity at all-county exhibit
Gummy bears, sharks and penguins are among the subjects that local high school students drew, painted or sculpted for the All Wayne County High School Art Exhibition. The display is open through May 17 at Richmond Art Museum, 350 Hub Etchison Parkway. Hours are 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays, and admission is free. Students from Centerville, […]
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Free copies of ‘The Wild Robot’ offered
Wayne County kids and families are encouraged to all read the same book in the coming weeks. Every Child Can Read, a local nonprofit, is offering a new initiative, Wayne County Reads. Sixteen sponsors have defrayed the cost of distributing multiple copies of one common book at five libraries and a bookstore. Free copies of […]
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Eagles run-rule Muncie Burris with season-high 22 runs
One day after being held scoreless in a loss at Richmond, the Lincoln baseball team bounced back to score a season high of 22 runs, defeating Muncie Burris 22-3 on Friday, May 2, in Muncie. The Eagles pushed their lead to 22-0 before the Owls scored three runs in the bottom of the fifth inning […]
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Lincoln drubs Winchester
The Lincoln softball team exploded for 21 runs, with nine in the seventh inning, to overpower Winchester 21-7. The Lady Eagles collected a season high of 29 hits in the game. Allison Clayton and Addyson Pitcock both had five hits for the winners, with Pitcock driving in seven runs and hitting two home runs. Lexi […]