The Lincoln Golden Eagle boys basketball team used balanced scoring and solid defense to defeat Indianapolis International on Friday, Dec. 1, in a game played in Cambridge City. The Eagles jumped out to a 20-6 lead at the end of the first quarter and pushed their lead to 20 points at halftime. A 3-point basket […]
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Dublin requests help to protect water supply
The town of Dublin hopes its residents and businesses will help maintain a safe water supply. The town’s drinking water is groundwater produced from local wells, according to a news release. That underground aquifer and the water supply wells must be protected from potential contamination. Dublin has developed a Wellhead Protection Plan that was approved […]
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End of an era as Lincoln volleyball coach steps down
When Greg Seidner submitted his resignation recently it was a bittersweet moment for the communities that comprise Western Wayne Schools. It will be a great loss to the program, but Seidner, who is now a grandfather, will be able to spend more time with his family. He has earned that right. Seidner started teaching at Lincoln […]
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Angel Tree applications due Nov. 22 at Golay
Western Wayne families who could use some help providing gifts for their children or young teens are encouraged to apply for Golay Community Center’s Angel Tree. Applications are being collected through Nov. 22, with no late applications accepted. Registration takes place during regular business hours at the center, 1007 E. Main St., Cambridge City. Families […]
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Lincoln football coach resigns
Danny Capps has resigned as Lincoln’s head football coach. The resignation appears as an agenda item to be considered during the 6 p.m. Nov. 8 meeting of the Western Wayne Schools board. Capps compiled a record of 1-17 in two seasons. Veteran Lincoln head volleyball coach Greg Seidner has also submitted his resignation for the […]
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Dublin approves $850K in improvements
Dublin became the latest community to approve Wayne County’s Hoosier Enduring Legacy Program strategic investment plan. Commissioner Jeff Plasterer shared during the Oct. 11 commissioners meeting that Dublin was the final participating town to vote its approval, doing so during an Oct. 10 meeting. That leaves only Richmond among the eight participants — also including […]
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Panthers pound Eagles 62-8
The Lincoln football team returned to action on Friday, Sept. 22, after taking a week off, by hosting Knightstown for homecoming. It was a Tri-Eastern Conference game, as well as a matchup between potential sectional opponents. Knightstown took early control of the game. The Panthers used a rushing touchdown, a 2-point conversion, a TD […]
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Workshop starts school improvement program
Work on improving student academic performance through a Next Generation School Improvement Grant started last Wednesday, Sept. 13, after a year of planning. Local educators are working with consultants from Equitable Education Solutions on implementing methods they can use to improve student performance, concentrating on employability skills. The program is funded by a $2.45 million […]
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$25 million in improvements planned
Tireless effort brought Wayne County to this point of the Hoosier Enduring Legacy Program. A rigorous application process earned the county a place in the third HELP cohort. More than 900 people provided input about what their communities need, and about 100 people served on committees identifying and prioritizing projects for the best uses of […]
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Some Canal Days deadlines approach
Registration deadlines are nearing for some opportunities connected with Cambridge City’s annual Canal Days festival, which takes place Sept. 9-10. Registration forms, available at cambridgecityindiana.org, also are due Sept. 1 for festival vendors as well as parade entries. Applications and booth rental fees may be delivered to Tamra Davis at Golay Community Center or Beth […]