Lincoln High School Student Government members are helping plan a candlelight vigil in memory of a classmate who died in a house fire. The gathering to remember Jayden Robinson, 16, will take place from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 23. The vigil will be in Lincoln Middle/High School’s cafeteria, 205 E. Parkway Drive, Cambridge City, and […]
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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Snowplow swiped in Cambridge City
Cambridge City police are attempting to recover a stolen snowplow, as its disappearance has slowed town employees’ abilities to clear streets. The plow was stolen late Jan. 13 or early Jan. 14 from outside the town garage, 152 S. Green St., said Clerk-Treasurer Sherry Ervin. Workers had parked the plow outside the garage to make […]
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Lady Knights earn their last TEC title
The Northeastern Lady Knights basketball team hosted the Lincoln Lady Eagles on Friday, Jan. 30, for the chance to clinch the outright Tri-Eastern Conference championship in its last year in the conference. The Lady Knights had no problem securing the title for the second consecutive season. The outcome of the game was never in doubt. […]
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Projects prepare for funding possibilities
Wayne County stands ready when an opportunity to grow or improve quality of life presents itself after development of a 32-project Countywide Strategic Investment Plan. Cambridge City, Centerville, Dublin, Economy, East Germantown, Fountain City, Greens Fork, Hagerstown, Milton, Richmond and Wayne County proactively prepared their wants and needs for the next seven years to capitalize […]
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Jackson Township trustee supports merger bill
One township trustee in Wayne County encourages residents who are concerned about potentially losing the closest layer of local government to contact their lawmakers. Jackson Township Trustee Lyndon Wicker said approval of Indiana House Bill 1315 in its current form could lead to closure of the township’s office in downtown Cambridge City, and most other […]
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County banks $2.3 million in 2025 interest revenue
Wayne County received nearly $2.3 million in interest earned from bank accounts and investments during 2025. Treasurer Beth Fields reported the $2,299,923.88 income Jan. 21 to the county’s Board of Finance, which is composed of the three county commissioners. Six bank accounts earned $1,590,204.47 in interest, while certificate of deposit and bond investment interest totaled […]
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WWS expanding preschool for early recruitment
Western Wayne Schools is planning to expand its preschool and offer an open house to show off its new renovation. School officials hope both efforts will help recruit more children to attend WWS. During its Jan. 14 school board and board of finance meeting, Superintendent Kelly Plank noted that retaining and increasing enrollment is important […]
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Water boil alert affects Cambridge City schools
Because of a water main break, Cambridge City has issued a 36-hour water boil advisory for town residents who experienced low or lost water pressure on Wednesday, Jan. 21, and who live east of the river. Those in the affected area should bring all water for drinking, cooking, brushing teeth or food preparation to a […]
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East Germantown fire protection in limbo
Cambridge City’s volunteer fire department might not respond to incidents in neighboring East Germantown starting in March if payment isn’t made. During its Jan. 12 meeting, council easily approved renewing its annual fire protection contracts with Mount Auburn ($1,400) and Jackson Township ($15,500). However, East Germantown hasn’t agreed to the $3,000 rate for 2026, and […]
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Scooter races help students
Wayne County Area Chamber of Commerce organized another scooter race to pit school superintendents and principals against each other during Wayne County’s annual basketball tournament featuring girls and boys teams from Lincoln, Centerville, Hagerstown and Northeastern. Northeastern High School Principal John Markward won the first race and Hagerstown Jr.-Sr. High School Principal Jordan McCaslin won […]