Cambridge City town officials have learned more about potential support to help pursue federal funding for a water tower in Gateway Industrial Park. If Cambridge City is successful in applying for a U.S. Economic Development Administration grant, it could receive $2.5 million toward the approximately $6 million project’s construction costs. A water main has been […]
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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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Blood donors come together to remember Cambridge City baby
The 12th annual Cooper Newton Memorial Blood Drive continued a family tradition of honoring each “heavenly birthday” of their son. Cooper received multiple blood transfusions before dying at 7 months from a genetic disorder. His parents, Clint and Beth Newton of Cambridge City, sponsored the first drive in 2013 to cherish his memory and to […]
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Cambridge City council addresses dog/grass concerns
Cambridge City council addressed everything from dog waste in a park to a request to allow a cemetery mausoleum at its March 4 meeting. Gazebo Concerns abound about dog waste ruining the grass near the cozy downtown Bicentennial Park gazebo along U.S. 40. Although bags are displayed for owners’ use, some owners aren’t picking up […]
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From Cambridge City to Daytona
Cambridge City resident Presley Sorah, a soft-spoken 20-year-old graduate of Lincoln High School, could tell you how it feels to make the transition from simulated video racing in your recliner to exceeding 165 mph behind the wheel of a stock car at Daytona. NASCAR racing has always been the single career goal for Sorah. There […]
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Bulldogs win outright TEC title
When Centerville made the short trip to Cambridge City on Friday, Feb. 23, to play Lincoln in the final regular season for both schools, the Bulldogs had a chance to achieve something that has eluded the program since the 2010 season. A win would give the Bulldogs the outright Tri-Eastern Conference championship. The Bulldogs pulled […]
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Lincoln selects a new football coach
Lincoln High School’s new varsity football coach is a familiar face to the Golden Eagles. Western Wayne Schools’ board hired Jeremy Bane as head football coach on Feb. 14. Bane, a special-education teacher at Lincoln, is LHS’ varsity wrestling head coach. Superintendent Andy Stover told the board that Bane “has been doing an incredible job […]
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Cambridge City council discusses water rates, RV parking
Water service improvements, whether to allow RV camping at Creitz Park and which businesses can qualify for exterior renovation grants were some topics discussed at Cambridge City’s Feb. 12 council meeting. Water rate study Wessler Engineering’s Anne Hays received council’s approval to pursue funds for and develop a preliminary engineering report for Gateway Industrial Park’s […]
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Cinderella’s Closet plans prom dress giveaway
When many Wayne County students qualify for free or reduced lunches, prom dresses, tuxes and accessories might be a financial stretch for their families. Some local volunteers try to ensure those traditional teen activities are accessible to as many students as possible. One such effort is the Cinderella’s Closet at Cambridge City Christian Church, which […]
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Official gets state call
When Northeastern wrestler Heather Crull arrives at the Ford Center in Evansville for the state wrestling meet this weekend she will see a familiar face. Cambridge City resident Jerry Ingalls got the call from the IHSAA he has been hoping to receive. Ingalls has been selected to be an official at the Indiana High School […]
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Citing illness, WWS plans online learning Thursday, closing Friday
Western Wayne Schools will have an online learning day Thursday, Feb. 8, and will be closed Friday, Feb. 9, because of “a significant increase in illness among both our staff and students,” according to a statement posted to social media. A recent surge in contagious illnesses has resulted in a substantial number of absences among […]