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Indiana 4-H seeking career mentors
Do you have 30-60 minutes of time to give per academic semester? Are you passionate about supporting Indiana youth? We have an opportunity for you. As stated in guidance provided to … more
Do babies go to Heaven when they die?
“Babies go to heaven because that’s where they belong,” says Kelly, 6. Does this include babies who cry a lot? Scripture says God will wipe away every tear in the New Jerusalem. … more
Overcoming trauma: A tribute to veterans
I’ve never served in the U.S. Armed Forces, but my life was surrounded and deeply touched by things military: My father, a Captain in the U.S. Public Health Service, provided medical … more
FCHS names three students as top of the Class of 2024
VEEDERSBURG — A trio of young women were named the top students of the Class of 2024 at Fountain Central High School. Haley Marva Webb is the class valedictorian and co-salutatorians are … more
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Kindergarten students from Hose Elementary held a County Fair on Friday at the fairgrounds. Students in Amy Hensley’s, Amber Rohr’s and Andrew Swank’s classes exhibited their stuffed animals. The event was organized as part of the students’ unit on the book, “Charlotte’s Web.” Pictured is Penny with her pig.
Stuffed Animal Fair [Photo gallery]
Attendees of the inaugural Circle of 1875 meeting in Montgomery County are, from left, Sandy Howarth, Shirley O’Neall, Lucy Moody, Shirley Burd, Jen Eberly, Janeane Murphy, Susan Hampton, Sister Aline Shultz and Nancy Sennett.
Franciscan Health Foundation hosts inaugural Circle of 1875
The Franciscan Health Foundation recently held its inaugural meeting of the Circle of 1875 in Montgomery County. The Circle of 1875, which is named for the year the first Franciscan hospital was … more
Kezia Blackwell, a member of the Crawfordsville chapter of Tri Kappa, spoke to the Crawfordsville Rotary Club at their noon meeting. Tri Kappa is an Indiana sorority for women that was started in 1901 .The Crawfordsville chapter was started in 1937. There are 142 active chapters and 94 associate chapters in the state.. Tri Kappa has charity, culture and education as their goal for the community. The local chapter has been a continuous donor to Riley Hospital and their major fundraiser in the community is the Daddy-Daughter Dance.
Blackwell Guest Speaker at Rotary
Members of the Byron Cox Unit 72 American Legion Auxiliary will be accepting donations from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 24 at the Breakfast Co. in honor of National Poppy Day. All proceeds are used to assist veterans. However, a donation is not required to receive a poppy. The poppy was established as the official flower of the American Legion Auxiliary in 1921 following World War I. The flower is a symbol that honors all veterans of the armed forces, and their families, who have made the ultimate sacrifice for the unique freedoms Americans enjoy daily. Auxiliary members pictured, in no particular order, are Carol Roberts, second vice president; Rosemary Hutchison, poppy chair and chair for the Indiana Veterans Home; Cindy Biddle, poppy committee; Sharon Barton; Sheila Davidson, incoming corresponding secretary on July 1; and Mary Jane Renick, incoming president on July 1. Veterans and past commanders in the back row are Joe Barton, Linn Hutchison and Dale Wilson. Not pictured are Shannon Switzer, treasurer; Kristy Byers, membership and first vice president; Angel Cooper and Meadow Pitts, poppy committee; and Marc Gabel, Post 72 commander. Mayor Todd Barton, at left, holds the city’s official Poppy Day proclamation.
Symbols of Remembrance
Karyn Douglas was named the 2024 Making Democracy Work award winner. This award, presented by the League of Women Voters of Montgomery County, recognizes individuals in our community who demonstrate an extraordinary commitment to improving our democracy. Douglas worked in the Montgomery County Clerk’s office for 17 years. For the past seven years, she has been the elected Montgomery County Clerk. She was tireless in making sure our elections were well run and fair. She now serves as City Clerk of Crawfordsville. The plaque hangs in the Carnegie Museum for all to see.
Making Democracy Work

Franciscan ExpressCare & WorkingWell move to new location
Franciscan ExpressCare and WorkingWell are in the process of moving to a new location in Crawfordsville. The office at 1640 Crawfordsville Square Drive closed at 10 a.m. Wednesday for services … more
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Local groups receive WLF grants
Women’s Legacy Fund recently awarded grants to eight local nonprofit organizations. Each year WLF invites local nonprofits to submit proposals that support the needs of women and children in … more
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More than 50 vendors are scheduled to sell a variety of items at the Waynetown Street Festival on Saturday. There will be homemade crafts, potted flowers, bakery items and more for attendees to purchase.
Waynetown preps for street fest
Downtown Waynetown will be full of visitors and vendors from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday for the Fourth Annual Waynetown Street Festival. The newest of five festivals in the western Montgomery … more
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Hoover Elementary competed in the state Math Bowl Competition last month at Thorntown Elementary School. There was a lot of good competition this year. Hoover Team 1, which was made up of all fifth graders, took first place in the Orange Division. Hoover Team 2, which was made up of all fourth graders, came in third place in the Orange Division.
Hoover Students Compete at Math Bowl
Covington High recognizes senior awards, scholarships
Covington High School recognized student achievement at the recent annual senior awards program. They include: Valedictorians — Nicket Shah Salutatorian — Emma Holycross … more
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Friends of Turkey Run, Shades to host summer concert series
MARSHALL — Turkey Run State Park fans will have even more reasons to visit the nationally ranked park this summer with the addition of a Summer Concert Series hosted by the Friends of Turkey … more
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Alamo Christian Church will celebrate 175 years this weekend with a special service and fellowship.
Alamo Christian Church to celebrate 175 years
ALAMO — One hundred and seventy-five years ago, the meeting house in Alamo officially became what is known today as the Alamo Christian Church. On Sunday the present-day congregation is … more
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Barton named to IU Dean’s List
BLOOMINGTON — Allyson Barton of Crawfordsville has been named to the School of Pubic Health-Bloomington Dean’s List at Indiana University for the spring semester. To be eligible for … more
Spring Tree ID Hike set for Saturday
Crawfordsville District Public Library will be offering an offsite Spring Tree ID hike on Saturday. Join us as the Library Naturalist leads us on this hike of trees native to Indiana, and their … more
Kueterman named to President’s List
WILLIAMSBURG, Kentucky ­— Jessica Kueterman of Ladoga was named to the President’s List at University of the Cumberlands for the spring 2024 semester. To be eligible for the … more

Minnette recognized at Millikin convocation
DECATUR, Illinois ­— The Millikin University community gathered again for the annual Honors Convocation and Distinguished Faculty Lecture on April 25, at Kirkland Fines Arts Center to honor … more
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