Starting at 8 a.m. Monday, COVID-19 testing will be offered at 138 W. Main St. in Cambridge City. The OptumServe testing site that has been operating in the former Elder-Beerman building in downtown Richmond is moving to the Cambridge City location. Wayne County Health Department will continue to offer COVID-19 testing at the downtown Richmond […]
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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Woman reports home invasion in Cambridge City
Six area police departments responded to a report of a home invasion in Cambridge City. At about 9 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 1, Cambridge City Police Department received a call reporting a home invasion in the 300 block of West Main Street. Upon officers’ arrival, CCPD Chief Richard Roberts spoke to the homeowner, who was a […]
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Lincoln cancels football game after employee tests positive for COVID-19
Western Wayne Schools has canceled Friday night’s Lincoln High School varsity football game against Union County after a staff member has tested positive for COVID-19. Superintendent George Philhower shared a statement he sent to the district’s parents with Western Wayne News. He said WWS administration received information Friday that a staff member who was recently […]
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Sheriff releases photo of armed robbery suspect at Cambridge City store
Wayne County Sheriff Randy Retter has shared a photo of an armed robbery suspect at a Cambridge City convenience store. The sheriff’s office investigated an armed robbery at Village Pantry, 1375 South Indiana 1 shortly after 11 p.m. Wednesday, July 29. An unknown white male entered the store at approximately 11:02 p.m. demanding cash and […]
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Sheriff seeking photos, videos from fatal I-70 crash for evidence
As Wayne County Sheriff’s Office concludes its investigation into the multiple fatality motor vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 5:07 p.m. July 9 on Interstate 70 near Indiana 1 (137-mile marker), officers are reaching out to the public for assistance. Sheriff Randy Retter said that in the department’s efforts to acquire all possible evidence in […]
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Update: Police release names of 4 kids who died in burning car at I-70 crash site
Drugs used by a semi driver were a contributing factor in a fatal accident that killed four children in a car that became fully engulfed in flames Thursday evening after a crash on Interstate 70, police said. Wayne County deputies responded to a three-vehicle crash shortly after 5 p.m. Thursday, July 9, a little west […]
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Police: Drugs contribute to fiery fatal I-70 crash near Cambridge City, charges forthcoming
Drugs were a contributing factor in a fatal accident that included a car and semi being fully engulfed in flames Thursday evening on Interstate 70, police said. Wayne County deputies responded to a three-vehicle crash shortly after 5 p.m. Thursday, July 9, a little west of the I-70 Cambridge City exit, just west of a […]
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Blood drives planned in Cambridge City, Connersville, Richmond
Cambridge City •Golay Community Center will play host to a community blood drive Saturday, April 11, from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. The Community Blood Center Bloodmobile will be at 1007 E. Main St., Cambridge City. Make an appointment to donate to reduce wait time at the blood drive and promote social distancing. Go to […]
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Cambridge City, Centerville, Richmond: Don’t use playground equipment
Cambridge City, Centerville and Richmond officials are urging families not to use public playground equipment or other high-touch items because of COVID-19 transmission risks, although local parks are open for walking, biking and other physically distant recreation activities. Wayne County Health Officer Dr. David Jetmore says research shows the COVID-19 virus can stay in the […]
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Legion jackpot increases to $162,000
The winner of the March 6 drawing at American Legion Post 169 in Cambridge City took a $500 prize, leaving the jackpot and half jackpot spaces on the game board. That means the jackpot on Friday, March 13, will climb to $162,000. An ever-increasing crowd gathered outside the Legion post in the first block of […]