The Board of Directors of the Indiana Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame has announced the 24th induction class into the women’s Hall of Fame and the 2026 inductees include a graduate of Cambridge City Lincoln High School. Todd Salkoski, a 1976 graduate of Cambridge City Lincoln High School and longtime Shenandoah coach, will be one […]
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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.
Cambridge native receives Scouting honor
A former Cambridge City resident received a rare honor within the centuries-long history of the National Eagle Scout Association. Retired Huntington dentist Dr. John Regan was awarded the Distinguished Eagle Scout Award, an honor only given 2,200 times among the organization’s 2.75 million members. Dr. Regan became an Eagle Scout of Cambridge City’s Explorer Post […]
Honor surprises coach, Santa, veteran, mentor
Bill Tyler thought he’d been invited to a dinner honoring Jimmy Bogue for Bogue’s contributions to youth sports. However, Tyler was surprised to learn the honor was really for one of Bogue’s mentors: Tyler himself. The December surprise was extra appropriate for the Cambridge City resident who portrayed Santa Claus for 40 years at community […]
Redevelopment Commission OKs $1M for water tower
Wayne County government continues to invest taxpayer dollars in bolstering water capacity to serve current employers and tempt new ones to locate here. On Nov. 25, the county’s Redevelopment Commission unanimously approved contributing $1 million toward construction of a new Gateway Industrial Park water tower. The planned water tower will store a million gallons, complementing […]
Bulldogs overwhelms Eagles 50-10
The Centerville Lady Bulldogs hosted Lincoln on Tuesday, Nov. 25, in a Tri-Eastern Conference game. The Lady Bulldogs jumped out to a 20-1 lead at the end of the first quarter and extended it to 34-4 by halftime. The Lady Bulldogs held Lincoln scoreless in the third quarter while scoring nine points to trigger a […]
Lunsford scores 37 points, leads Lincoln to victory
The Lincoln Golden Eagles boys basketball team kicked off its season on Monday, Nov. 24, by hosting another flock of Eagles. NEO Next Generation Academy from Indianapolis provided the opposition. It was apparent early in the game that Lincoln senior Dustin Lunsford would be a hard guard for GEO. GEO settled for perimeter shots while […]
PHOTOS: Cambridge City welcomes season
Cambridge City welcomed winter and the holiday season Saturday, Nov. 29, with its annual Winter Wonderland festival. The evening included a parade and the lighting of the town’s Christmas tree near the gazebo at Foote and Main streets. Residents braved the seasonal temperatures and the day’s precipitation to enjoy the festivities. Lilley Photography captured these photos […]
Iceless skating, carriage rides return to festival
Back by popular demand, an iceless skating rink will be set up for free use this weekend in Cambridge City. The attraction returns with traditional favorites during the annual Winter Wonderland celebration. Area residents are invited to browse the festive downtown shops, eateries, vendors, food and special events between 5-9 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 29, along […]
County considers $2M-plus requests
The Gateway Industrial Park in Cambridge City needs an increased water supply, and countywide, neighborhoods need revitalization. Supporting proposals that address those two issues could cost Wayne County government more than $2 million from taxpayer dollars. Valerie Shaffer, president of the Economic Development Corp. of Wayne County, addressed county council members and commissioners about those […]
High schools offering financial aid help
Free financial aid sessions are planned at five high schools for prospective and current students considering vocational/technical or college classes. During Wayne County FAFSA Days, participants can get free hands-on assistance in completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). All high school seniors and parents, current college students and adults considering college are […]
