Families will find new hours and policies this fall at some Wayne County schools, including a statewide restriction on personal technology use. Personal technology To comply with Indiana General Assembly’s new statewide law, students attending public and charter schools must either power off their cell phones and other electronics and put them in lockers throughout […]
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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Centerville, Hagerstown lead area in band contests
Twelve high school bands from Wayne, Henry and Randolph counties headed north last weekend to test their Indiana State Fair shows. Centerville, Hagerstown, Lincoln and Randolph Southern traveled to Jay County Lions’ contest on Friday, July 24, in Portland. Centerville led Wayne County schools, finishing fifth after Spirit of Muncie, Anderson, Winchester and Jay County. […]
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Nominations for grand marshal due Aug. 8 for Canal Days parade
Organizers of Cambridge City’s Canal Days parade are seeking grand marshal nominees. Nominations are due Aug. 8 for a Western Wayne resident who has exhibited strong community involvement throughout the years. They can be submitted at wwn.to/ccgmnom26. Cambridge City Area Chamber of Commerce’s board will select the grand marshal from those recommendations. In addition, registration […]
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1 appointed to sewage district board
Cambridge City’s council has filled one of the town’s two open seats on Western Wayne Regional Sewage District board and seeks help providing additional public services. During its July 13 meeting, council nominated Grady Munchel to one of the vacant seats. WWRSD usually conducts brief meetings at 7 p.m. the third Monday each month. It […]
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Women’s recovery center could open in Western Wayne
A faith-based women’s recovery center for substance misuse is another step closer to opening in Cambridge City. Jacque Barricklow, Erin Hackleman and Tonya Proffitt discussed initial plans for The Dwelling Place recovery home with town leaders at council’s July 13 meeting. Already volunteering in jail and street ministry, they receive frequent regional inquiries for help […]
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Council not ducking fowl conversation
Chickens and comedians were among Cambridge City council’s topics during its Monday, July 13, meeting. Fowl After being assessed fines for possessing a total of 14 chickens and ducks in town limits, resident Mitchell Stitt requested modified code to allow them. Stitt shared research finding fowl waste and noise are less destructive than those of […]
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Supplies, services offered before school starts
Several community organizations are offering back-to-school giveaways. Some are focused on providing supplies while they last. Some events also offer free or discounted services such as dental cleanings and health screenings. Cambridge City A supply distribution is planned at the Back to School Bash from noon-2 p.m. Saturday, July 25, at Cambridge City Christian Church, […]
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Film, TV theme songs come to life on field
Wayne County bands showed the progress they’re making with music made popular by “Scooby-Doo,” James Bond, “The Nutcracker,” Béla Fleck and Beethoven. Hundreds of fans gathered under initially sprinkling skies to watch 10 high school bands compete in Centerville Senior High School’s Archway Classic on Saturday, July 18. It’s the first Central Indiana Track Show […]
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Archway Classic grows to 10 bands
All five Wayne County high school bands will show off their Indiana State Fair Band Day routines this weekend to see how their judges, audience and directors react. Ten Hoosier bands are competing in the Centerville Archway Classic on Saturday, July 18. The event begins at 7 p.m., an hour earlier than last year because […]
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Professors help with WWS superintendent search
With three other college professors, Western Wayne Schools’ interim superintendent is leading the review of applications for Cambridge City’s top education job. Applications were due Friday, July 10. WWS’ interim superintendent, Alice Johnson, said after the Wednesday, July 8, board meeting, that they’d love to have the new leader on board before school starts. Immediately […]