An incident at a Cambridge City gas station has led to one arrest on a robbery charge and a search for another suspect. Cambridge City Police Chief Richard Roberts said police responded to CountryMark at 2 E. Main St. at about 2:50 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 3. Two suspects entered the store and had a confrontation […]
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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Police: Lockout situation resolved at school, no specific threat made
Lincoln Middle/High School and Western Wayne Elementary were on lockout mode Friday for about three hours while police searched for a student who abruptly left LMHS on Friday morning. Cambridge City Police Chief Richard Roberts said a male student got upset and walked out of class and out of the school for an unknown reason […]
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Suspect sought in arson at vacant Cambridge City home
State and local investigators are seeking the public’s help in finding the person(s) responsible for starting a fire at a vacant rental property located at 415 W. Front St. in Cambridge City. Cambridge City Volunteer Fire Department responded to the fire during the midafternoon hours of Sept. 22. Investigators with the Indiana State Fire Marshal […]
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Local man injured in motorcycle accident on Indiana 1
A Wayne County man was airlifted to Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis after a motorcycle accident at Indiana 1 and Delaware Street in Cambridge City. At approximately 4:40 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 5, a gray Hyundai, driven by John R Toney, 76, of Cambridge City, pulled out of the parking lot of CVS onto Delaware Street and […]
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UPDATED: Water boil advisory lifted in Cambridge City
The Town of Cambridge City Water Department has lifted a water boil advisory for a small stretch of U.S. 40 as of Tuesday, July 30. The boil advisory was issued at 4:45 p.m. Thursday, July 25. A boil order has been issued for all residents in the 500, 600, 700, 800 and 900 blocks of […]
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Photo gallery: Lincoln graduation 2019
Here are a few of our pictures from graduation in a Facebook gallery. Click on this link: https://bit.ly/2Mvn7Uw
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Photo gallery: Donkey basketball at Lincoln High School
Here are some photos taken by Brenda McLane at the recent donkey basketball game at Lincoln High School. Click here for our gallery. The event was a fundraiser for LHS’ boys basketball team.
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Donkey basketball planned May 1 at Lincoln High School
Lincoln High School Boys Basketball Team proudly presents a donkey basketball game on Wednesday, May 1 at 6:30 p.m. in the Lincoln High School Gym. Buckeye Donkey Basketball Show! The Craziest Show on Earth! It is Wilder than a Rodeo! It is funnier than a circus! Come see real live donkeys especially selected for donkey […]
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Western Wayne Schools announces executive session, special meeting
Western Wayne Schools’ Board of School Trustees announced plans Thursday for an executive session and special meeting on the afternoon of Monday, April 22. The executive session, which is closed to the public, will begin at 3 p.m. at the Western Wayne Schools Administrative Building, 519 Queen St. in Pershing. The purpose of the executive […]
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Rumor confirmed: Reid is buying former Cambridge City store for bigger office
Reid Health’s Tuesday announcement that it has purchased a long-empty store in Cambridge City for a larger medical office confirms information swirling in western Wayne County in recent weeks. The health system recently purchased what’s known as the Alco and CVS building at 1122 Indiana 1 South. The 27,000-square-foot building houses CVS/Pharmacy, which will remain […]