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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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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Milton’s park fundraising deadline nears; more needed
Donations are trickling in for three local park fundraising campaigns each aiming to raise $50,000 to receive a $50,000 state match. As of press time, Milton has raised $40,605 before its 10 p.m. May 18 deadline. Goals are to resurface its basketball court and add shelters, picnic tables, benches, playground equipment and landscaping. Milton’s donations […]
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Wayne County Foundation awards nearly $135K
Thirteen local organizations, some based in small towns and some serving people or pets throughout Wayne County, have received a portion of $134,867 through Wayne County Foundation. Grants awarded during WCF’s first cycle of the year support local programs or projects that enhance the spirit of the community and improve quality of life across Wayne […]
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Fundraising starts to improve Creitz Park
Cambridge City aims to make Creitz Park more welcoming to all area kids and families, regardless of their abilities. A crowdfunding campaign launched last week to renovate the park’s playground. If $50,000 is raised by 10 p.m. June 23, the town will receive a matching grant of the same amount through Indiana Housing and Community […]
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Meet the coach night scheduled at Lincoln
The Western Wayne school corporation has a meet-the-coach night planned for 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 10 in the high school cafeteria to give the community the opportunity to meet Jeremy Bane, the new Lincoln varsity football coach. Bane will introduce his coaching staff and provide a program expectation overview. He will also discuss student […]
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Eagles win high-scoring season-opener
Cambridge City Lincoln opened regular-season play on Friday, March 29, with a road trip to the campus of Indiana Wesleyan University to face the Taylor Titans from Kokomo. The two teams typically would not play each other, but the game, played on neutral field, was scheduled because Taylor coach Matt Brankle was formerly the coach […]
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Dublin kicks off playground fundraiser
St. Patrick’s Day is over, but it’s yet to be determined whether Dublin has the luck of the Irish as the town raises money to rejuvenate its playground. The all-or-nothing fundraising campaign aims to improve Wilson Park for residents of Western Wayne County and visitors. If $50,000 is raised by 3 p.m. May 25, a […]
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Tip helps rescue 29 animals
A tip led to law enforcement, animal and human health experts and donors collaborating to rescue 29 animals living in “deplorable conditions,” according to officials. The 23 dogs and six cats were living at a Dublin residence. Thanks to a thorough tip, Wayne County Sheriff’s Office Animal Control Deputy Jesse Moore “essentially overnight” drafted a […]