Hoping to eliminate guesswork about the consequences for violating school policies, Lincoln Middle/High School will have a disciplinary matrix in place when school reopens on Aug. 9. The Western Wayne Schools board approved the system on July 12. It organizes disciplinary infractions into five categories according to their seriousness, said Andy Stover, superintendent. For instance, […]
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.
Posted inNews
Council wants water project momentum to flow
With its first phase of water improvements nearly finished and the second underway, Cambridge City’s council will pursue a nearly $8.4 million water tower. Wessler Engineering’s Adam Sitka is optimistic that Phase 1A will finish under its nearly $3.1 million budget, potentially funding additional water main improvements in town. Phase 1B, which began in January, […]
Posted inNews
Weather update: More to come
After five years as a meteorologist for an Indianapolis TV station, Lindsey Monroe says it’s still her dream job. Monroe came home to Cambridge City to speak to the New Day Kiwanis Club on June 30. Her early morning visit — the club meets at 6:45 a.m. — came on a Friday when she also […]
Posted inNews
Cambridge City, Dublin candidates join Nov. ballots
It’s now up to small-town residents to determine whether they’ll have choices on their ballots this fall. Town residents have until Aug. 1 to file for council seats or clerk-treasurer positions. In the last few days, two candidates have joined the ballot for their communities. James “Jim” A. King filed for Cambridge City Town Council’s […]
Posted inNews
Fines for litter violations increased
Cambridge City is getting tougher on blight. Council members amended penalties for litter control violations at their June 12 meeting. Owners now will pay $100 for the first violation and $200 if they commit a second violation within two years. The town didn’t have to seek bids to demolish the unsafe home at 140 S. […]
Posted inSports
Lincoln athletic director to retire on June 30
You don’t have to talk to Rob Bills for any length of time to determine that he loves his job. He has loved what he does from the day he accepted the position in 2005. Bills was a natural fit, even though his path to the position was somewhat unconventional. Bills is a Cambridge City […]
Posted inNews
City, town election deadlines near
Summer just arrived, but this is the last reminder for any Richmond residents interested in getting on the ballot this fall. It’s also one of the last nudges for potential town candidates. Elected city and town officials provide leadership and oversight of government functions that affect the daily lives of local residents. From making decisions […]
Posted inNews
SugarCreek wants more land for truck parking
SugarCreek Packing has expressed interest in expanding within the Gateway Industrial Park. SugarCreek wants to acquire 16.9 acres south of its plant to expand its truck staging and parking area, Valerie Shaffer, president of the Economic Development Corporation of Wayne County, told the county commissioners during their June 14 meeting. The county owns that land. […]
Posted inNews
Lead ‘Em Up creates unexpected leadership
In a high school setting, student leadership is often found in student government organizations. But a recently developed program at Lincoln High School aims to instill leadership skills outside of student government. Lead ‘Em Up is a leadership curriculum that engages young people in the classroom and on sports teams with the goal of “turning […]
Posted inNews
‘It was the welcome home we didn’t get’
Two western Wayne County veterans whose daughters were classmates didn’t realize they were both traveling on the 39th Indy Honor Flight to Washington, D.C. until the day before their journey. That was the first surprise of many on the action-packed trip Larry Gumm and Jerry Doddridge took Saturday, May 20. Their sightseeing experience in the […]