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 […]
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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ALERT CANCELED for 2-year-old girl missing from Cambridge City
Shortly after a statewide Silver Alert was declared Sunday night in hopes of finding a 2-year-old girl missing from Cambridge City, the alert was canceled. The alert was sent to media via email at 9:41 p.m. Sunday. Indiana State Police said the alert was canceled at 11:22 p.m. as requested by Cambridge City Police Department, […]
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Wayne County Mac & Cheese Contest will raise money for Lincoln BPA
More than 50 Lincoln High School students are hoping macaroni and cheese will help them earn a state or even national award through the Business Professionals of America. In order to pay for trips to regional and national competitions, the school is again organizing the 3rd Annual Wayne County Mac & Cheese Contest from 6-8 […]
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Local florist urges planning ahead for Valentine’s Day
The No. 1 flower for men to give women on Valentine’s Day is red roses. However, Cambridge City florist Silvia Hamilton encourages givers to plan ahead and think outside the vase for this and future Valentine’s Day celebrations. She said customers who select an arrangement of mixed flowers will get more for their money, and […]
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Arrest made after vehicle reported in Indiana 1 parking lot
A report of a suspicious vehicle sitting in the lot of a business in Cambridge City led to the arrest of a central Ohio man on drug charges. At about 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Indiana State Police Trooper Michael Garcia was in Cambridge City when he overheard a Wayne County dispatch on a suspicious vehicle sitting […]
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Photo gallery: Lincoln students pack boxes for Operation Christmas Child project
Lincoln High School Math Lab students conducted a campaign to raise money to fill boxes for Operation Christmas Child and ship them to reach children in need around the world. Click here to see some photos taken in their classroom: https://youtu.be/nHi0SXcRY0U Learn more about the project in a Nov. 28 story in the Western Wayne […]
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Photo gallery: 2018 Cambridge City Christmas Wonderland
Check out photos of some of the 2018 Cambridge City Christmas Wonderland festivities at https://youtu.be/VO_IItc_nUk Some photos were also published in the Nov. 28 edition of Western Wayne News. Event organizers included Cambridge City Area Chamber of Commerce, Cambridge City Volunteer Fire Department and the Town of Cambridge City. Pictures by Brenda McLane and Joy […]
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Photos: Costume contest at Cambridge City Volunteer Fire Department
From infants to those who’ve celebrated Halloween for nearly 80 years, the annual costume contest organized by Cambridge City Volunteer Fire Department drew contestants who aimed to win a cash prize. Cambridge City Area Chamber of Commerce members assisted with the event.
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Photos: Trunk or Treat at Cambridge City Christian Church
See photos from the 2018 event. About 600 kids and their families attended. Photos by Millicent Martin Emery
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Health department: Cambridge City food handler diagnosed with hepatitis A, vaccine encouraged for Aug. 17-21 patrons
Those who ate at No. 9 Grill between Aug. 17-21 should get a hepatitis A vaccination by Tuesday, according to Wayne County Health Department officials. In a news release issued Friday evening, the health department said a case of hepatitis A has been diagnosed in an employee who handled food at the restaurant, 27 W. […]