School leaders say additional targeted efforts to help Wayne County kids learn to read by third grade are paying off, as about 90% passed a state test checking their progress. Four of the county’s five public districts and two of its private schools surpassed the state average of 87.3% on the 2024-2025 Indiana Reading Evaluation […]
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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Make My Move could continue attracting workers to county
Wayne County’s Make My Move initiative has reached its goal of attracting 30 movers to Wayne County, and there might be more in the future. Valerie Shaffer, president of the Economic Development Corp. of Wayne County, spoke about Make My Move as she provided Wayne County’s commissioners a monthly EDC update during their Aug. 6 […]
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No election necessary for Cambridge City
Cambridge City won’t have an election this year. It might not be good for voter choice, but it saves money for the town, time for potential voters and effort for candidates. Incumbent councilors Debbie McGinley and Jim McLane were the only two candidates who filed before the Aug. 1 deadline. They both filed as independents. […]
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3 bands crack fair’s top 10
With themes ranging from the 1980s “Pac-Man” video game to dance trends and Greek mythology, Wayne County’s five public high schools rose to the challenge of Indiana State Fair Band Day. Richmond, Centerville and Hagerstown placed in the top 10, while directors for Northeastern and Lincoln also were proud of their students’ hard work on […]
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Golay Community Center Patriot Pickleball Tournament results
The Golay Community Center hosted their Patriot Pickleball Tournament on Friday, July 18, and Saturday, July 19, and there was a large number of participants. Top three finishers, Friday night mixed doubles: 1st — Matt Haynes and Sam Teager 2nd — Mitch and Kaylin Jones 3rd — Rodney and Bonnieva King Top three finishers, Saturday […]
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Maintenance project costs adding up before budget analysis
At Cambridge City council’s July 14 meeting, members heard updates about work needed on a swinging bridge, progress on reducing blight and plans to discuss the town’s 2026 budget. Budget Council will discuss potential 2026 budget priorities and trims at 5 p.m. Monday, July 28, in town hall, 127 N. Foote St. It’s open to […]
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School supply support is on the way
Families needing school supplies have a few special events and organizations they can contact for assistance. Community donations are encouraged as well. Cambridge City A supply distribution is planned at the Back to School Bash from noon-2 p.m. Saturday, July 26, at Cambridge City Christian Church, 106 W. Church St. Families can find free haircuts, […]
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Performance venue could be finished in August
Lots of concrete is being poured at Cambridge City’s new performance venue in Creitz Park. The town council received a construction update during its July 14 meeting before approving a payment of $101,279.80 to Pridemark Construction. Those funds come from an Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs grant. More work remains on the underside […]
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Schools confront language, math proficiency rates
For another year, state testing results show that students in most Wayne County school districts are struggling with academic performance in English and math, although there were some gains. While many performed close to Indiana’s statewide proficiency percentages, students in most local districts demonstrated well below 50% proficiency in both subjects. Only approximately 16.2% of […]
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Western Wayne selects new superintendent
Excitement buzzed in the room before, during and after a brief special meeting on Monday, July 21, as the Western Wayne Schools board announced their choice for the district’s next superintendent and approved the related employment contract. Kelly Plank will serve as the district’s top leader, taking over as superintendent from interim Alice Johnson. Plank […]