Names and photos of Western Wayne veterans are being sought for new banners. Cambridge City Chamber of Commerce is gathering submissions before Oct. 24 so the banners can be hung along Main Street before Veterans Day. The 36-by-24 double-sided vinyl banners can be made to honor any past or present Western Wayne resident currently or […]
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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Residents provide feedback on I-70 plan
The Indiana Department of Transportation has included 5-foot-wide sidewalks along U.S. 40 at the Interstate 70 interchange in its reconstruction plans. Barry Cramer, an avid bicyclist, doesn’t think that’s enough, however; he advocated for wider multiuse lanes rather than the sidewalks during a Revive I-70 public hearing Oct. 4 at Ivy Tech Community College Richmond. […]
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Candidate Q&A: Jeff Mardis
Jeff Mardis is running for Cambridge City, Indiana Town Council, District 5 as a Republican candidate in the 2023 general election. Reasons: I am running because I care about Cambridge City, as a life long resident, I want to help ensure we are headed in the right direction. Also, I have helped with the new […]
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Candidate Q&A: Gary Cole
Gary Cole is running for Cambridge City, Indiana Town Council, District 5 as an independent candidate in the 2023 general election. Reasons: I am an active retiree from the field of education and a proud native of Cambridge City. I returned here because I see potential in this small town environment. We can maintain our […]
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‘Right place at the right time’: Stories of doing good
Three stories help Steve Davis illustrate how volunteering with Gleaners Food Bank of Indiana – or any service organization — can put people in a position to make unintended good things happen. Headquartered in Indianapolis, Gleaners serves 21 counties. It distributes food that might otherwise be wasted at low cost or no cost using local […]
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Panthers pound Eagles 62-8
The Lincoln football team returned to action on Friday, Sept. 22, after taking a week off, by hosting Knightstown for homecoming. It was a Tri-Eastern Conference game, as well as a matchup between potential sectional opponents. Knightstown took early control of the game. The Panthers used a rushing touchdown, a 2-point conversion, a TD […]
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Author extravaganza returns to Cambridge City
Those who enjoy books — or those who want to get a head start on holiday shopping — can meet nearly two dozen Midwest writers, including a USA Today Bestselling Author, and browse their creations at an upcoming fair. The second Indiana Author Extravaganza takes place from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Friday, Oct. 6, and 10 […]
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Figuring out future careers
Having to decide a future career at age 18 is hard. There is a lot riding on picking an area of study that someone might enjoy for the rest of their lives. There’s a lot of pressure on high school seniors to decide what they want to do with little to no experience in the […]
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Workshop starts school improvement program
Work on improving student academic performance through a Next Generation School Improvement Grant started last Wednesday, Sept. 13, after a year of planning. Local educators are working with consultants from Equitable Education Solutions on implementing methods they can use to improve student performance, concentrating on employability skills. The program is funded by a $2.45 million […]
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Council supports park, playground efforts
A new park performance venue, an inclusive playground and other improvements are on the horizon for Cambridge City, made possible by donations, grants and state and federal funding. Wayne County Commissioner Jeff Plasterer outlined the town’s opportunities through the Hoosier Enduring Legacy Program during its Sept. 11 council meeting. Cambridge City already committed $118,978, which […]