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Meatloaf and a marvelous response

We were on our way back from the cabin this afternoon when Jesse exclaimed, “Look, a lamb!” It was the first of our flock to be lambing. Upon investigating, we all agreed there was bound to …

Board OKs Halloween event, Pride Festival

The Crawfordsville Board of Public Works and Safety approved requests Wednesday related to an upcoming Halloween event and the Montgomery County Pride Festival. The board approved a request from …

Maple Grove Extension Homemakers

Our meeting was held at the Waynetown Baptist Church at 1:30 p.m. Sept. 21. The meeting was opened by Judy McBride where she welcomed everyone. We had the Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag, …

PHMS awarded $2.5M grant from IDOE

Parke Heritage Middle School has been awarded a Next Generation School Improvement Grant (Next Gen SIG) from the Indiana Department of Education, securing up to $250,000 in planning funds over the …

AMC Crawfordsville 8 permanently closes

AMC has permanently closed its Crawfordsville 8 theater, the company confirmed Tuesday, following the theater’s temporary closure in August because of mold concerns. “AMC has made the …

Student Leaders Participate in Day of Service

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Students create ‘I Voted’ stickers for upcoming election

Voters in Montgomery County this fall will receive a very special “I Voted” sticker after casting their ballot ­— one designed by a local student. In honor of the 250th anniversary of the …
Crawfordsville Kiwanis brought its Pancake Day fundraiser back to its traditional in-person format Thursday at the Boys & Girls Club of Montgomery County. Members served up pancakes, using nearly 80 pounds of pancake mix throughout the evening. A portion of this year

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2027 Chevy Bolt is perhaps the best all-around EV rolling

2027 Chevy Bolt is perhaps the best all-around EV rolling An updated interior, hands-off driving, quick re-charge and the latest batteries make it a delightful choice By Casey Williams …

Wabash to host elections expert

Wabash College invites the public to the President’s Distinguished Speaker Series on Tuesday when Dr. Justin Grimmer will provide keynote remarks entitled “Democracy Thrives: Why the Left and …
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Wabash finishes 12th at College Invitational

INDIANAPOLIS — Wabash College finished 12th in the 16-team field at the 2026 Wabash College Invitational, led by Leo Dellinger and Finn Carteaux, who tied for 43rd individually Tuesday at Broadmoor …

Little Giants compete at Central Region Tournament

BROWNSBURG — Wabash College earned victories in Flight A and Flight C singles and in doubles competition while hosting the 2026 Intercollegiate Tennis Association NCAA Division III Central Region …

Teams compete in Twilight Run

One of the most unique cross country meets took place Friday in Terre Haute. The event, XC Town Twilight Run sponsored by Nike, brings middle school and high school cross country runners from …
Asher Davis of Fountain Central - reaching to tackle Ben Shryock of South Vermillion

Mustangs lose to Wildcats

Fountain Central dropped Friday’s home game 30-22 to Wabash River Conference rival South Vermillion. The game marked the return of Mustang freshman quarterback Drew Foxworthy who had been …

Chargers run past Athenians

LINDEN ­— North Montgomery celebrated homecoming Friday with a 34-27 Monon Athletic Conference victory over county rival Crawfordsville. The Chargers’ offense received a great game from senior …
South vs. Western Boone, Friday, Oct. 2, 2026.

Mounties fall to Stars

DOVER — Southmont’s offense struggled at Monon Athletic Conference rival Western Boone on Friday. The Stars dropped the Mounties 35-0. The Stars held Southmont to just three first downs in …

Turnovers cost Wabash in 24-23 loss at Denison

GRANVILLE, Ohio - Three Wabash turnovers and a blocked extra point proved decisive Saturday as Denison rallied from a 13-point fourth-quarter deficit to hand the Little Giants their first loss of the …
Obituaries
Steven A. Burkle
Steven A. Burkle went home to be with Jesus on Oct. 4, 2026. He and his twin sister, Stella (Miles) Burkle were born in Detroit, Michigan on July 6, 1942. He was the son of the late Fredrick E. …
Carolyn Sue Emberton Geralds
Carolyn Sue Emberton Geralds, 83, formerly of New Richmond, passed away at 8:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026, in Wellbrooke of Crawfordsville. She was born Aug. 12, 1943, in Tompkinsville, …
Robert Woodall Sr.
It is with heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved father, Robert Woodall Sr., on Oct. 1, 2026. He was a man of deep faith, great love, and an unwavering devotion to God and his family. …
Carolyn Sue Emberton Geralds
Carolyn Sue Emberton Geralds, 83, of New Richmond passed away at 8:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026, in Wellbrooke of Crawfordsville. Arrangements are incomplete at Family and Friends Funeral Home of …
Eva M. Mikels Hamilton
Eva M. Mikels Hamilton, 90, of the West Point community passed away at 8:05 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2026, in Franciscan Health Lafayette East Hospital, she had been in failing health the past few …
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  INDIANAPOLIS — Before Donald J. Trump burnished his national credentials as a reality TV star, he promoted himself as a builder, from constructing towers in Manhattan and Chicago to …
When news spread across Montgomery County Chatter channels that Cloverdale Apartments would move its federally subsidized Section 8 units to Kokomo, residents reported that they couldn’t reach …
NOBLESVILLE — Our caravan of almost two dozen refurbished Indiana ambulances and fire trucks snaked into Guatemala City after sunset in November 1988. Earlier that day, we had met in the border …
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Move country forward The control of both the executive and legislative branches by the current Republican administration and Congress has accelerated a deeply concerning decline in our …
At a time when civic participation feels more important than ever, we each have a role to play in strengthening our democracy. Voting is one of the most direct and powerful ways individuals can make …
As the November elections approach, we are reminded that democracy depends on active participation. Voting is one of the most important ways citizens can make their voices heard and help shape the …
America was founded on the belief that all people are equal. No one is above the law. They wrote a Constitution that forbade the state to found a religion. The right to dissent was their first …
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