Everyone has a part to play in bettering the place they live, according to Brad Bowman. His place — Cambridge City — honored him as its 2024 Citizen of the Year for his many activities in community betterment. It didn’t take long for Bowman to realize he had been chosen when Beth Leisure, the 2023 […]
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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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Photos: Cambridge City welcomes Christmas season
On Saturday, Nov. 30, Cambridge City celebrated the Christmas season with its Winter Wonderland. In addition to sharing Christmas wishes with Santa, those attending Winter Wonderland could receive candy canes from the Grinch, take a ride pulled by horses, shop vendors, skate and admire the town’s Christmas tree. View photos of the event by Joshua […]
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Bulldogs defeat Lady Eagles
The Cambridge City Lincoln Lady Eagles played host to the Centerville Lady Bulldogs on Tuesday, Nov. 26, in a Tri-Eastern Conference clash between neighboring rivals. The Lady Bulldogs turned in arguably their best performance of the season, outscoring the Lady Eagles in every quarter en route to a 56-27 win. Kendall Nelson led the Bulldogs […]
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Citizen of the Year to be surprised Dec. 3
Tickets are now available for the annual banquet recognizing a Citizen of the Year in Western Wayne County. New Day Kiwanis organizes the annual event, which surprises someone who has worked hard to help the community. The gathering begins at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 3, in Golay Community Center, 1007 E. Main St., Cambridge City. […]
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Cambridge City council reviews blight updates
Cambridge City’s town council continued efforts to stay on top of blighted properties and other eyesores during its Nov. 11 meeting. Public works superintendent Ken Risch said that several properties on Front Street are seeing progress, and that he’s in the process of writing letters related to other properties that may need to be torn […]
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Economy celebrates its new playground
Grant-funded improvements to three Wayne County playgrounds are taking shape. The town of Economy is celebrating the opening of its newly upgraded playground with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 11 a.m. Nov. 9. The event will be followed by a freewill offering meal hosted by the Economy Lions Club, with green beans, sausage and potatoes, cornbread, […]
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6 seniors named Lilly finalists
This year, Lincoln Middle/High School’s Golden Eagles are already flying high in their quest for high-dollar college scholarships. Three of six finalists for Wayne County’s two full-tuition Lilly Endowment scholarships are Lincoln seniors. Two finalists represent Centerville Senior High, and one attends Northeastern. Wayne County Foundation announced Oct. 28 that 76 applicants were considered for […]
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PHOTOS: Costume fun for everyone
Cambridge City’s Halloween fun Oct. 31 included a costume parade along U.S. 40, costume contests at the fire station and, of course, trick-or-treating. View photos captured by Millicent Martin Emery in our gallery below.
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Construction firm chosen for performance venue
Cambridge City’s council has awarded a bid for its new outdoor performance venue. Council conducted a special meeting Oct. 21 to review the two bids for the project. It will be built behind Cambridge City Volunteer Fire Department’s station at 127 W. Maple St., adjacent to Creitz Park. Council decided to award the base bid […]
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PHOTOS: Monster Mash 5K
In costumes ranging from silly to scary, runners and walkers brought their Halloween spirits to the Golay Community Center’s Monster Mash 5K on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024. In its tenth year, the Cambridge City community event offers trophies for top finishers as well as best costume. Browse photos of the event by Chris Hardie in […]