Western Wayne Schools’ superintendent is pleased that workers are quickly giving Lincoln Middle School a bright new look, an esports program is starting with help from a grant, and at least two school board incumbents say they won’t run this fall. Renovation During WWS’ June 5 board meeting, Superintendent Andy Stover said he wants residents […]
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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Park concerts feature Elton John tribute, orchestra
Two free outdoor concerts are scheduled in the coming days. Cambridge City Main Street is offering the first of its three summer concerts at Creitz Park on Saturday, June 8, a couple blocks north of the downtown area along U.S. 40. The concert, “The Elton John Experience by Tommy Lee Thompson,” is set for 6-9 […]
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2 meetings set to explain downtown business grant program
Wayne County’s Hoosier Enduring Legacy Program has $2 million available to infuse new growth into participating communities’ downtowns. Grants up to $100,000 are available to rehabilitate downtown retail or commercial building space in Cambridge City, Dublin, East Germantown, Economy, Milton, Richmond and Spring Grove. The grants require a 25% match — for example, $25,000 for […]
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4 playground campaigns meet goals; 1 remains
Four local park fundraising campaigns have met their $50,000 goal to receive a $50,000 state match, and one more remains. Dublin has raised $50,190 to improve Wilson Park. The goal was reached days before its May 25 deadline. Funds will provide new Americans with Disabilities Act-compliant ground surface for the current playground equipment purchased in […]
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Retiree spent 50 years in schools
Western Wayne Schools is saying goodbye to three retirees, one of whom has worked 50 years for the district. Colleagues, friends, family and students stopped by an after-school open house May 21 to wish them well. Beth Bowman After 22 years and many concerts at WWS, choral director Beth Bowman is stepping down. Before joining […]
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Honoring our heroes
“War is not ever going to stop. It’s hard for me to even look into the future anymore,” State Captain of Indiana Patriot Guard Riders, Bob Patterson, said. “Especially at night, you’ll see somebody pulling in, getting out of their cars, folding chairs, and going sit by their buddies on the wall, and cry for […]
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Indians defeat Eagles for sectional crown
The Cambridge City Lincoln Golden Eagles, the only Wayne County school to advance to the sectional championship game in baseball, saw their season end on Monday, May 27. The Indians, ranked sixth in the 1A state poll, lived up to their lofty ranking. In a rematch of their regular season Tri-Eastern Conference game that Union City […]
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Council requests unsafe home nominations
Not wanting to miss out on a new local funding source to reduce blight, Cambridge City asks residents to report potentially unsafe homes that might need demolition. Town officials will apply through Economic Development Corp. of Wayne County for a new county blight elimination program before July 1. During town council’s May 13 meeting, President […]
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3 free summer concerts planned
Cambridge City Main Street is moving forward with plans for three outdoor summer concerts that will be free for the public. They will take place on the second Saturday of June, July and August and in conjunction with other events in town earlier in the day. The June 8 concert, “The Elton John Experience by […]
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Departments pleased with medicine collection
Cambridge City Police Department greatly increased the number of pounds of medications and sharps that it collected during this year’s national Drug Take Back Day collection. Sgt. Seth Biava noted that Cambridge City’s October 2023 collection brought in 82 pounds. The April 27 collection netted 122 pounds of medications and 30 pounds of sharps for […]