Two Wayne County high school seniors attended Hoosier Boys State at Trine University in Angola. This year’s local participants are Desmond Bex of Cambridge City, who attends Indiana Academy for Science, Mathematics, and Humanities, and Cohen Current of Richmond, who attends Centerville Senior High School. They were among 200 students who learned about running for […]
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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Sewage district sniffs out odor solutions
Western Wayne Regional Sewage District is trying another weapon in its war upon bad odors in Cambridge City. Residents who live near the treatment plant at 200 S. Plum St., a few blocks southeast of downtown, have raised concerns about the odors for about two years. Passersby on U.S. 40 sometimes can detect the odor. […]
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Students add flair to the snow fleet
Some Richmond and Wayne County snow plows will look different when you see them plowing roads this winter. You might see one telling you to “Think Spring,” with a vibrant sun. Or, one with a viper. Or, one with snowmen. A project allowed schoolchildren from Richmond Community Schools, Centerville-Abington schools and Western Wayne schools to […]
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Reservations encouraged for community dinner
They’re not just talking turkey at Western Wayne County’s community Thanksgiving dinner. They’re talking mashed potatoes, fellowship, live music and giveaways. Anyone who lives in the Western Wayne Schools district is invited for the free meal from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 12. The gathering will take place in Lincoln Middle/High School’s cafeteria, 205 E. Parkway […]
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Finalists chosen for full-tuition scholarship
Six seniors from Lincoln, Hagerstown and Richmond high schools were selected as Wayne County’s finalists for two full-tuition Lilly Endowment Community Scholarships. And, another Hagerstown student is competing for Henry County’s Lilly scholarship. Wayne County’s finalists are: The finalists were chosen from 62 applicants. Wayne County Foundation’s selection committee independently scored the applications in a […]
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Leader pledges $1K toward fixing cat colony
A Cambridge City councilor says he’ll give $1,000 toward spaying and neutering stray cats that are irritating residents. The announcement came during a special Thursday, Oct. 23, council meeting that was scheduled to approve the town’s 2026 budget. Cat colony At its November meeting, council plans to discuss creating a line item in its annual […]
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State investigation: Principal altered employee time cards
An Indiana State Board of Accounts investigation found that for more than a year, former Lincoln High School Principal Renée Lakes altered five employees’ time cards to remove hours worked. Western Wayne Schools officials first noticed the discrepancies when a part-time employee emailed WWS Director of Human Resources Robin Hokey in November 2024 to ask […]
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Investigators: Photographer worked at Dublin skating rink
Investigators seek the public’s help in identifying more alleged victims of a photographer facing federal child exploitation charges. They say he took photos at Dublin Community Club and other venues. U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Indiana announced Tuesday, Oct. 28, that 22-year-old Mikell Shepard of Connersville has been charged with three counts […]
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PHOTOS: Happy Halloween
Families dressed up and had fun during Cambridge City Public Library’s Halloween-themed event. Kids had the opportunity to make spiders with pipe cleaners, ghost lollipops and other crafts at stations around the library. Millicent Martin Emery captured these photos of the event for WWN.
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Cambridge City budget ‘best’ under circumstances
Cambridge City is facing increasing challenges to its 2026 budget from rising property tax caps. During town council’s Oct. 13 public hearing on the budget, Bob Bever said the town may collect $559,451 of the $849,040 that it would otherwise use to provide services. The cap gap increased from $290,000 to $375,700 in one year. […]