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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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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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, […]
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Council wants water project momentum to flow
With its first phase of water improvements nearly finished and the second underway, Cambridge City’s council will pursue a nearly $8.4 million water tower. Wessler Engineering’s Adam Sitka is optimistic that Phase 1A will finish under its nearly $3.1 million budget, potentially funding additional water main improvements in town. Phase 1B, which began in January, […]
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Weather update: More to come
After five years as a meteorologist for an Indianapolis TV station, Lindsey Monroe says it’s still her dream job. Monroe came home to Cambridge City to speak to the New Day Kiwanis Club on June 30. Her early morning visit — the club meets at 6:45 a.m. — came on a Friday when she also […]
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Cambridge City, Dublin candidates join Nov. ballots
It’s now up to small-town residents to determine whether they’ll have choices on their ballots this fall. Town residents have until Aug. 1 to file for council seats or clerk-treasurer positions. In the last few days, two candidates have joined the ballot for their communities. James “Jim” A. King filed for Cambridge City Town Council’s […]
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Fines for litter violations increased
Cambridge City is getting tougher on blight. Council members amended penalties for litter control violations at their June 12 meeting. Owners now will pay $100 for the first violation and $200 if they commit a second violation within two years. The town didn’t have to seek bids to demolish the unsafe home at 140 S. […]
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Lincoln athletic director to retire on June 30
You don’t have to talk to Rob Bills for any length of time to determine that he loves his job. He has loved what he does from the day he accepted the position in 2005. Bills was a natural fit, even though his path to the position was somewhat unconventional. Bills is a Cambridge City […]