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Bands compete in Jay County, Muncie shows

Wayne County bands continued testing their skills in weekend competitions leading up to Indiana State Fair Band Day.  The weekend contests are Central Indiana Track Show Association events. Portland Hagerstown and Lincoln competed in the Jay County Lions Band Contest in Portland on Friday, July 18.  Centerville had planned to compete, but when wet conditions […]

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Cambridge City scales back zoning review

Noting budget uncertainties for the town, Cambridge City’s Plan Commission will aim to address zoning concerns without the help of outside consultants at this time. During its July 10 meeting, commission members considered whether to recommend the town council hire a Zionsville firm for $12,000-$17,000 or the town’s current lawyer for $10,000 to redo the […]

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82 planned new houses start at about $300K each

As officials and developers work to address housing needs, more details are now available about proposed home and lot sizes and prices for five Wayne County unfinished subdivisions. $26 million will be invested to build eighty-two single-family homes, with support from Wayne County’s new Housing Accelerator Program. Half of the homes will be in Cambridge […]

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Blue Regiment’s win ends 2-decade wait

After organizing 20 Archway Classic marching band competitions, 2025 will stand out in Blue Regiment history. Saturday’s event was the first time Centerville Senior High School took home the top prize in its own contest. With a score of 55.625, Centerville’s “Jestures” show won by more than half a point over Richmond’s “Shut Up and […]

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Meet new WWS leader at reception

Western Wayne Schools has scheduled a community reception for its new yet-to-be-named superintendent and welcomed another new board member. Superintendent search WWS has planned two events related to hiring a new district leader. The board will hear public objections or support for a proposed superintendent’s contract at a special meeting at 6 p.m. Thursday, July […]

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PHOTOS: CC fire dept car show fundraiser

The Cambridge City Volunteer Fire Department’s annual car show and fundraiser was held Sunday, July 6, at Creitz Park. The event brought more than 130 exhibitors and their families to Cambridge City, bringing business to local shops and restaurants. Some participants came from as far as two hours away. Steve Railsback of New Paris, Ohio, […]

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7 bands competing in Archway Classic

Seven high schools will show off their Indiana State Fair Band Day routines this weekend in Centerville to see how their audience, judges and teachers react. Four of the competitors at Archway Classic on Saturday, July 12, are from Wayne County. Northeastern’s Marching Knights open the contest at 8 p.m., followed by the Richmond Red […]

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New role will pair students with businesses

Wayne County Area Chamber of Commerce and six school districts have selected a familiar face to help connect students with new work-based learning opportunities. Shawntel Baker, who is already a chamber employee, has been selected to serve as the first countywide director of employer engagement. School and chamber leaders designed the role to expand work-based […]

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CC incumbents file to keep seats

Two incumbents have stepped forward to run again for Cambridge City’s town council, but the final filing deadline is a few weeks away for some candidates.  Debbie McGinley and Jim McLane submitted their forms to Wayne County election officials before the June 30 filing deadline for independent candidates. Their two seats are the only seats […]