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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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Cambridge City eyes traffic safety

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Cambridge City merchants worry about vehicles speeding and running downtown stoplights, especially when U.S. 40 is filled with wide-load vehicles during Interstate 70 construction. Troy Lewis shared concerns during town council’s May 11 meeting and asked for additional measures. He represented Western Wayne Alliance, which is the newly combined Cambridge City Main Street and Cambridge […]

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BPA students earn national recognition

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Several Wayne County teens placed in the nation’s top 10 at Business Professionals of America’s National Leadership Conference in Nashville, Tennessee. Centerville, Lincoln, Northeastern and Richmond sent dozens of competitors in a variety of categories. Lincoln The Golden Eagles had two students that made it on stage for recognition this year. Karson Ulerick finished fourth […]

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WWS board takes 1st referendum step

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Western Wayne Schools is focused on ending the school year positively for families, offering a blitz of activities, recognizing student achievement and taking a step toward a potential referendum. Referendum During its May 13 meeting, the board unanimously approved a resolution authorizing administration regarding auditor certification for a potential referendum tax levy. Board president Kris […]

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Cambridge City catches more cats

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Cambridge City officials continue expanding efforts to control the town’s stray cat population through a trap-neuter-release program coordinated with Animal Care Alliance in Richmond. Since March 18, 53 stray cats have been captured and spayed or neutered, with additional surgeries planned for a pregnant cat and a litter of seven kittens once they are old […]

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Pavilion project celebrates partnerships

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A project years in the making officially opened Friday as Cambridge City leaders, volunteers and residents dedicated the new Creitz Park Pavilion, a nearly $1 million investment intended to expand community events and strengthen downtown activity. The festivities brought together residents and community leaders from across the county to celebrate the new gathering spot, and […]

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Enrollment, finances, facilities: Perspectives on a path forward for WWS

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Legislative changes are significantly impacting school enrollment, and Western Wayne isn’t exempt, said WWS Superintendent Kelly Plank. She said school choice/transfer tuition has affected enrollment at all types of schools. WWS has 252 students who live in the district but attend other schools; 106 students living in other districts attend WWS schools. Indiana Department of […]