Two years ago, Emily Schaeffer didn’t know that she’d be a school superintendent when the 2022-23 school year started. Andy Stover, on the other hand, had just become one. Schaeffer, 38, is starting her second year leading the Nettle Creek School Corporation from Hagerstown. Stover, 35, is starting his third year leading Western Wayne School […]
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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Some Canal Days deadlines approach
Registration deadlines are nearing for some opportunities connected with Cambridge City’s annual Canal Days festival, which takes place Sept. 9-10. Registration forms, available at cambridgecityindiana.org, also are due Sept. 1 for festival vendors as well as parade entries. Applications and booth rental fees may be delivered to Tamra Davis at Golay Community Center or Beth […]
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Western Wayne receives 2 grants
Western Wayne School Corporation has been notified that it will receive two funding grants. One, for $150,000, is a Healthy Meals Incentive Grant awarded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The second, $22,000, is from the Wayne County Foundation to support the local cost of Communities in Schools, which provides student assistance aides for local […]
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Cambridge councilors raise blight, park alcohol concerns
Cambridge City council members are showing an increased frustration with blighted homes and yards, but are grateful for a large donation toward a restoration project. During their Aug. 14 council meeting, councilors asked Ken Risch, public works superintendent, for updates on residents’ complaints. An owner in the first block of East Main hired someone to […]
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Free concerts offer rock, country, bluegrass music
Cambridge City and Centerville parks are hosting free concerts in the coming days. Cambridge City Main Street drew about 500 people to its Motown Sounds of Touch concert in July and aims to build on that momentum with an Indianapolis-based cover band on Saturday, Aug. 19. Stella Luna & the Satellites performs today’s current hits, […]
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King’s Café & Bakery owners reflect on closure
The owners of King’s Café & Bakery will miss many aspects of operating what they describe as a comfortable and safe gathering spot, but remain hopeful about the building’s future. The downtown Cambridge City eatery closed Aug. 4 after just over four years in its current format. Jill and Jim King say they are open […]
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Roundabouts coming to Wayne County
The Indiana Department of Transportation plans to install Wayne County’s first roundabouts. Two roundabouts are included in the new-look Interstate 70 interchange with U.S. 40 on Richmond’s east side. That reconstruction is part of the Revive I-70 project that will impact I-70 throughout its 20-plus miles in Wayne County, then extend to Indianapolis. INDOT representatives […]
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Cambridge City photographer’s work featured in gallery show
A Cambridge City resident will have a photography show in a Connersville art gallery. Whitewater Valley Arts Association is displaying Benjamin Allen’s black-and-white photos in an exhibit called “Abandoned.” Allen said he’s been away from his camera for 10 years, and this is his first photography show since college. An opening night reception is set […]
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Motown music comes to Cambridge City park
A nationally recognized Motown tribute band will perform a free concert on Saturday, July 29, in Cambridge City. The Motown Sounds of Touch became a Top 3 finalist on NBC’s “The Winner Is” show hosted by Nick Lachey. Cambridge City Main Street’s concert begins with Scotty Unplugged from 6-6:45 p.m. on a stage at Creitz […]
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Lincoln adopts new disciplinary policy with 5 infraction categories
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, […]