Cambridge City Lincoln High School has decided to cancel its 2026 softball season because the program does not have enough players to field a team. Lincoln softball has a rich history and is arguably the most successful program in school history. The Eagles have been sectional champions eight times, including the 2025 season — the […]
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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Coaches announce Academic All-State honorees
The Indiana High School Basketball Coaches Association recently announced their selections for All-Academic All-State for the 2025-26 season. Four players and two teams from Wayne County schools were recognized. Landyn Keiser, Centerville High School, was named to the boys first team; Ben Bates, Lincoln HS, and Logan Seal, Northeastern HS, earned honorable mention. Jayden Johnson, […]
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Lincoln grad earns All-America status
Cambridge City Lincoln graduate Bailey Puckett, competing for Trine University, earned All-America status on Saturday, March 14, in the women’s mile run during the 2026 NCAA Indoor Track and Field Championship at Birmingham, Alabama. Puckett finished in seventh place with a time of 4:50.06. The top eight finishers earned All-America honors. Puckett was competing at […]
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Case dismissed against cemetery theft suspect
The case against a suspect accused of theft of a cemetery’s funds was dismissed last week. Wayne Superior Court 2 Judge Gregory Horn signed an order dismissing cause against Dustin L. Taylor of Cambridge City, on Wednesday, March 18. Wayne County’s prosecutor’s office had filed a motion to dismiss March 17, and Horn granted that […]
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County schools add 8 new state champions
Eight Wayne County teens won state championships through Business Professionals of America, and 70 have advanced to the organization’s national competition. BPA’s State Leadership Conference took place March 8-10 in Indianapolis. Beyond faring well in individual contests, several members received BPA’s Statesman Torch Award for earning 50 points in each of seven categories (leadership, service, […]
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WWS might expand sports, activity access
In its quest to increase the student population, Western Wayne Schools is considering relaxing its enrollment requirements for out-of-district students interested in its extracurricular activities. Currently, WWS doesn’t allow transfer students to participate in sports, robotics or other activities unless they’re attending in person full-time. However, Indiana High School Athletic Association has decided that students […]
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Trash pickup costs rise for Cambridge City
Youth sports facilities, trash collection, stray cats, water and other topics were discussed during Cambridge City council’s March 9 meeting. Trash Cambridge City’s five-year trash pickup contract with Rumpke ends March 31. Residents now pay $16.71 monthly for one trash and one recycling cart. Council voted to approve a five-year contract starting at $18.71 for […]
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Venue receives Pavilion name
Cambridge City has chosen a name for its new outdoor performance venue, and several concerts are scheduled. Forward Wayne County, whose partners on the project include Cambridge City Main Street, Cambridge City Area Chamber of Commerce and Wayne County Foundation, announced March 11 that the venue will be called Creitz Park Pavilion. Tonya Leguina suggested […]
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24 seniors recognized for academics, activities
Three high-achieving seniors from several high schools are honoring teachers, coaches and advisers who have influenced them. The 41st annual Indiana Student-Teacher Achievement Recognition program, which took place March 12 at Hagerstown, recognizes students and teachers for excellence, integrity and commitment. Centerville, Lincoln and Hagerstown participate in I-STAR, as well as Tri, Connersville, Union County, […]
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Tall Rebels eliminate Eagles
When heavily favored Randolph Southern took the floor on Wednesday, March 4, against Lincoln in the final opening-round game of the tournament, Eagle head coach Rodney Klein had a game plan that he thought would even the playing field. The plan was simple: push the Rebels out on the floor and make them shoot three-pointers. […]