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Smaltz celebrates 20 years at HHSB

Trent Smaltz, Vice President/Chief Lending Officer at HHSB, is celebrating 20 years at the bank. Smaltz is a 28-year banking veteran. He began his career with Hoosier Heartland State Bank in …

Tips to safeguard sensitive data

In recognition of Cybersecurity Awareness Month, Hoosier Heartland State Bank and the Independent Community Bankers of America are reminding customers of practical steps to help protect their …

Ambriz Cleaning & Painting opens

The Crawfordsville/Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce conducted a ribbon cutting for Ambriz Cleaning & Painting LLC. They are a trusted and certified cleaning company in Crawfordsville …

Chamber celebrates Wonderfully Made Decor

The Crawfordsville/Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce conducted a ribbon cutting for Wonderfully Made Decor. Wonderfully Made Decor wants to be a part of making your home feel like home. …

Art Explorers offers opportunity for youth

The season is changing and many youth are anxiously awaiting fall break. While this is a great time to recharge and relax, it can also be a time to learn new skills and even get creative. In an …

Conquering school struggles

Today’s column was written to help families who have a son or daughter who is struggling in school. I’ve decided to use my own “school struggles,” so that I can make this …

CCSC board receives project update, approves truancy policy

Members of the school board discussed a number of topics Thursday. Assistant Superintendent Dr. Brent Bokhart announced that construction of the new administration building, which is being built …
Photo of donations from the community for the hurricane relief, Oct. 9.

Airport thankful for hurricane relief donations

Crawfordsville Regional Airport has had a busy week working with the Civilian Crisis Response Team. CCRT reached out to the airport seeking help with hurricane relief efforts. Two hurricanes have …

Wabash Breaks Ground on Latino Center

Experience the Civil War through the eyes of a 12-year-old girl

Storyteller Delores Hydock and internationally known musician Bobby Horton will bring to Crawfordsville the fascinating story of a young woman who lived through the Civil War. This program at 7 p.m. …

Local author offers book signing

Local author Julie Jones will be at the Carnegie Museum from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday for a book signing event. She will have two of her historical paranormal novels, “The Plantation” …

Cast an early ballot

Registered voters may cast an early ballot at the Montgomery County Courthouse, 100 E. Main St., first floor in the old commissioners’ room from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday and Friday; Oct. …
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Maddie Lewellyn, high school senior, Oct. 2.

Full of Ability

Maddie Lewellyn is a silly, sassy, 18-year-old senior at Crawfordsville High School. She is also an avid athlete who has been involved in sports like basketball, bowling, track and golf from an early …

Chargers season ends at sectional

WEST LAFAYETTE ­— North Montgomery’s girls soccer season came to an end with a 5-0 loss to Lebanon in the semifinals of the 2A Sectional 25 tournament. An early couple goals by …

Prep Roundup: Oct. 12, 2024

VOLLEYBALL Mounties down Wolves Southmont defeated Riverton Parke 3-1 at home on Thursday. The Mounties improved their record to 12-11 and finished the season with five victories in a …

Looking back at sectional success for county football teams

With the start of the high school football playoffs set to begin in less than two weeks it only seems like a great time to look and some playoff history for our three county schools.   …

Mounties lose to top-ranked Warriors

NEW MARKET — Southmont’s boys soccer season came to an end in a loss to top-ranked Covenant Christian. The 10-0 final ends the Mounties season at 6-8-1, as they were steamrolled by …
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Athenians fall to W. Lafayette in sectional quarterfinals

WEST LAFAYETTE ­— Alex Ehrlich clapped his hands to show encouragement. His Crawfordsville girls soccer team lifted their heads one more time, but finally fell in defeat at the final …

Prep Roundup: Oct. 10, 2024

TENNIS Athenians fall to Parke Heritage Crawfordsville lost to Parke Heritage in the opening round of the Lebanon regional on Tuesday. Athenian No. 2 singles player Wyatt Motz was the …
Obituaries
Fred L. Davis
Fred L. Davis, 90, of Crawfordsville passed away Oct. 12, 2024 at his home. Fred was born to Lewis Elmore and Mary Emily (Miller) Davis on Aug. 27, 1934. He married the former Doris Wilson, also …
Treva ‘Terri’ Wright
Treva ‘Terri’ Wright, 79, of Darlington, passed away peacefully on Sept. 25, 2024. Terri was born Jan. 7, 1945, to Fred and Stella Anglin in Champaign, Illinois. She graduated from …
Marilyn Lou Bridge Brown
Marilyn Lou Bridge Brown, 81, of rural Attica in southern Tippecanoe County, passed away in her home at 4:12 p.m. Friday, Oct. 11, 2024. Marilyn was born Jan. 9, 1943, at Crawfordsville, to the late …
Sara Nicole Schavietello March
Sara Nicole Schavietello March, 42, passed away Sept. 17, 2024, in her home. She was born May 1, 1982, at Crawfordsville, to Richard Schavietello and Jeri (Bost) Schavietello. Sara married …
John David Thompson
John David Thompson, 69, of Perrysville passed away Thursday, Oct. 10, 2024, at Gibson Family Center for Hospice Care. He was born Aug. 1, 1955, at Indianapolis. His parents were Leland and …
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More than 150 million Americans will vote in next month’s elections, making their choices for positions ranging from president to school board. They will be participating in the most basic …
INDIANAPOLIS ­— Some 40 frightened travelers and crew had been forced to the back of the airliner on a brilliant September morning in 2001. The Flight 93 hijackers were barreling toward the …
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Political conversations have gotten a long way away from the facts, so here is a reality check on the state of the economy. Currently the economy is doing well. GDP is growing at a rate of 3% …
Congratulations to Ladoga Elementary School being recognized as a National Blue Ribbon School! Small town, big hearts, family focused. It all adds up. Keep it up! Eric Brewer Ladoga
In 2007, I graduated college and made a home in Crawfordsville. I want to tell you about my first home. From 1987 until college, I lived in Springfield, Ohio. I love Springfield, which has its …
I’m on page 66 of “Dangerous Melodies: Classical Music in America from the Great War through the Cold War” by Hunter College professor Jonathan Rosenberg, and I don’t want it …
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