Cambridge City’s town council voted Monday, Oct. 12, to join an Indiana Department of Homeland Security program that will send specialist teams to reassess about 200 structures damaged in August flooding. Teams from Tetra Tech, the state’s contractor, and its partner EGIS could begin work as soon as Wednesday, Oct. 14. Officials said they expect […]
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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Townships paying new firefighter stipends
Wayne County townships are preparing 2027 budgets while absorbing a new state firefighter-pay mandate, rising training costs, looming merger decisions and flood relief on top of regular poverty assistance. Jackson Township, serving Cambridge City and Western Wayne County, discussed these issues Sept. 30 at a public hearing on its proposed 2027 budget. No residents attended. […]
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‘We will hold high expectations’
While several schools made gains, results of newly revised Indiana standardized tests show many students in Wayne County schools still struggle with English and math skills. Indiana Department of Education shared the spring’s Indiana Learning Evaluation and Readiness Network, or ILEARN, results on Sept. 25. Statewide, 42% of students in grades 3-8 were proficient in […]
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PHOTOS: Lincoln Homecoming court
Lincoln High School’s Homecoming court includes, from left, Rayne Morris, Caden Alvarez, Abby Myers, Johnny Fugate, Princess Kendra Flores, Jasper Irwin, Aeri Lehman, Izzy Gross, Prince Billy McKeown, Charlotte Marks, Queen Riley Morrell, Mackenzie McPheeters, Caydin Gumm, Kinley Puckett and Brenlin Ulerick. Logan Gambill was king. Additional court members not pictured are Kyler Smith and […]
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Flood notebook: Lumpy’s, antique fair return
A Cambridge City gathering spot is reopening, long-term recovery efforts are starting, assistance deadlines are nearing, and emergency management staff are visiting the county. Downtown momentum Known for breaded tenderloin sandwiches, hearty breakfasts and other comfort food, Lumpy’s Cafe reopened Oct. 3 after extensive repairs from Aug. 12 flood damage. Nearly 900 likes have been […]
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Panther aerial attack rips Eagles
The futility continued for the winless Lincoln football team on Friday, Sept. 25, when they lost to the host Knightstown Panthers in a Tri-Eastern Conference game. Six-foot-5 Knightstown senior quarterback Bryor Carmichael put on an aerial show. Carmichael, a preseason first-team All-State player, completed 15-17 pass attempts for 206 yards and six touchdowns, and he […]
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Lincoln wins 5-set thriller against Knightstown
The Lincoln volleyball team won a tough fight against Knightstown in a Tri-Eastern Conference match Thursday, Sept. 24, that saw plenty of dramatic play from both teams. The Lady Eagles opened with a first-set win before dropping the second and third sets. Trailing one set to two entering the fourth set, the host Eagles were […]
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WWRSD estimates flood damage at $1.9M
Federal Emergency Management Agency officials are expected to visit Western Wayne Regional Sewage District and its initially estimated $1.9 million in flood damage this week. Michael Stuckey, WWRSD superintendent, said FEMA officials will conduct their first visit to see the impact of the Aug. 12 flood on the wastewater treatment plant at 200 S. Plum […]
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Flood: Volunteers, technology boost connections
Among many updates related to the Aug. 12 flood response, volunteers are following up on survivors’ needs, Cambridge City officials have temporary new phone numbers and a payment dropbox, and more resources are available to some residents, including children’s books and food and hotel benefits. New phones, dropbox Cambridge City now has two temporary phones […]
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Retiree chosen grand marshal
Lincoln Middle/High School has selected a 30-year Western Wayne Schools employee as grand marshal of its homecoming parade. Jan Lunsford, who retired in June as LMHS administrative assistant and extracurricular activities treasurer, will be featured in the 4:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 2, parade. In their announcement, Lincoln’s Student Government members quoted Lunsford as saying she […]