If a race car driver were to assume the role of a baseball pitcher and was limited to one pitch, most fans might expect to see a fastball. But when 20-year-old Presley Sorah, a Cambridge City resident, was invited by the Indianapolis Indians to throw out the ceremonial first pitch before their game on Saturday, […]
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Photos: Milton celebrates its history
The town of Milton celebrated its history during its bicentennial celebration July 6 with a parade, flag raising, stories of the town’s history and more. View photos of the events captured by Joshua Smith below.
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Fireworks kick off Milton bicentennial
Milton residents have organized several events — ranging from fireworks to music and magic — to celebrate the town’s bicentennial. The commemoration kicks off with fireworks at dusk Friday, July 5. John Bell founded and platted the town on July 5, 1824. Then, a full day of events is planned for Saturday morning and afternoon. […]
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Superintendent ‘elated’ about school face-lift
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 […]
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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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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 Minute: This is goodbye…
They say all good things must come to an end … and this is my swan song. My husband and I are leaving the area to move closer to our son, and that means I am leaving the Western Wayne News as well. We are looking forward to life in northern Indiana, although I have […]
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NWS: EF1 tornado occurred near Milton
The National Weather Service has determined a tornado caused tree damage but no injuries May 7 near Milton. The EF1 tornado had wind speeds of 90 miles per hour along a path 150 yards wide and 2.9 miles long, according to the NWS. The EF1 designation is the second-weakest level in the six-category Enhanced Fujita […]