An important piece of Cambridge City culture and history will soon head to Washington, D.C. for viewing by visitors from around the world, according to the town’s librarian. Karen Bays-Winslow, director of Cambridge City Public Library, said the Smithsonian American Art Museum asked to borrow a vase made by one of the town’s nationally known […]
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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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Bears maul Cardinals 73-55 for sectional championship
Boys basketball teams played in the Blue River Valley 1A sectional March 4-8, 2025, with the Seton Catholic Cardinals losing the sectional championship to the Monroe Central Bears. Below is combined coverage of games covered by WWN throughout. Bears end Eagles’ season The Cambridge City Golden Eagles opened sectional play on Tuesday, March 4, against […]
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Lincoln grad brings love of math, physics to global tech industry
If you’ve used a modern smartphone, television or computing device, you’re likely benefiting from the work of 1982 Lincoln High School graduate Joseph Olson. Classmates might remember him for his accomplishments on the tennis court — he was a TEC doubles champion in his senior year — or his participation in band, but as a […]
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Eagles, Knights qualify for archery state
Western Wayne Schools recently announced that for the first time in school history, five members of their archery team have qualified to advance to the state tournament on Saturday, March 8. Northeastern Wayne again will send students to state. Its middle and high school bullseye teams both qualified. For WWS, Wesley Burdette, Adam Elliott, […]
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Bulldogs defeat Lincoln on no-senior night
The Lincoln Golden Eagles basketball team traveled east on Highway 40 on Friday, Feb. 28, to close out regular-season play against longtime rival Centerville. The Eagles were no match for the Bulldogs, who pulled away midway through the first quarter en route to a 75-46 win. The Bulldogs used a balanced offensive attack to challenge […]
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Cards top potential sectional foe
The Seton Catholic Cardinals traveled west on Highway 40 on Friday, Feb. 21, for a game with potential sectional opponent Cambridge City Lincoln played in the Eagles Nest. Emotions ran high because it was also senior night for Lincoln. The teams battled to a 13-13 tie at the end of the first quarter before the […]
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Youth sports sign-up deadlines approaching
Several Wayne County nonprofit youth sports organizations are concluding their registration for summer programs in the coming days. Some organizations can offer information about financial assistance upon request. Nonprofits are invited to send information about upcoming activities to contact@westernwaynenews.com.
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WWS superintendent testifying against state funding cuts
Western Wayne Schools Superintendent Andy Stover plans to testify that proposed state funding cuts of approximately $300,000 to $1 million for Wayne County districts will harm public education. At WWS’ Feb. 12 board meeting, Stover said he would go to Indianapolis this week to testify against the budget proposal that has struck fear in school […]
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Cambridge special events return
Several annual events are returning to Cambridge City this year, with one moving locations for more visibility. Cambridge City Main Street’s Troy Lewis and Fire Chief Jeff Gabbard updated town council at its Feb. 10 meeting about plans. They received permission for necessary street closures.
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Chamber offers murder mystery dinner
A murder mystery dinner is planned in March in Wayne County, and there’s also suspense in finding out who will be recognized for community service that night. Cambridge City Area Chamber of Commerce is offering the 1940s-themed “The Haunted Train” mystery as part of its annual dinner. All area residents are invited. Social time begins […]