CCSC board OKs budget, tax rates

The Crawfordsville Community School Corporation School Board approved its 2026 budget, plans for upcoming capital projects and bus replacements, and several agreements during its meeting on Thursday. …

Sparky Visits Sommer Elementary

Linden Fall Fest

The Friends of Linden Inc., a local nonprofit, held its annual Fall Festival at Bulldog Park on Sept. 26. Hundreds of attendees got to play games, get photos with the Snow Queen, receive free …

Stylish Mitsubishi Outlander hybrid extends driving

I drive many cars, but none have served me so well in my daily endeavors as did the updated 2026 Mitsubishi Outlander plug-in hybrid this week. Whether driving to work and taking my daughter to …

Understanding addiction in women

Do women experience addiction in the same way as men? Are women more vulnerable to the effects of alcohol and drugs than men? Do women, who find themselves struggling with a drug or alcohol problem, …

FCHS Crowns Homecoming King and Queen

Nucor chooses Indiana for expansion

Nucor Corporation, the largest U.S.-based steel producer, announced plans to expand its Towers & Structures manufacturing operations in Crawfordsville, creating up to 100 new jobs by the end of …

Waynetown plans spooky fun this Saturday

WAYNETOWN — Things are going to get spooky Saturday at Waynetown’s Rev. Guy Tremaine Park. The annual Oktoberfest and Halloweentown Festival begins at 11 a.m. Halloweentown has grown …

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 …

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DELAWARE, Ohio — Wabash College generated several second-half scoring chances but could not find an equalizer Wednesday evening in a 1-0 North Coast Athletic Conference loss to Ohio Wesleyan …

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 …

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IHSAA REGIONAL TENNIS Wolves defeat Athenians Crawfordsville dropped its Carmel Regional match 1-4 on Tuesday to Parke Heritage. The lone Athenian win came from Kent Calvert at No. 3 …

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GIRLS SOCCER Athenians bounce Chargers Crawfordsville and North Montgomery opened the IHSAA Cascade Sectional on Monday. Crawfordsville scored in the second half to win 1-0 over their …

Carteaux leads Wabash at College Invitational

INDIANAPOLIS — Finn Carteaux tied for 19th place to lead Wabash College through the first two rounds of the 2026 Wabash College Invitational played Monday at Broadmoor Country Club. Carteaux …

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Indiana’s spineless, do nothing congressional delegation

INDIANAPOLIS — What has Indiana’s congressional delegation been up to since January 2025? They honored the 1980 American men’s Olympic hockey team. One Republican authored a housing bill but …

Attendees press for a stronger voice in comprehensive plan

At the League of Women Voters’ Lunch with the League on Oct. 2, Montgomery County Commissioner Tom Klein described the county’s comprehensive plan as a roadmap for growth, land use and public …

Trump was a builder; his policies are hammering housing

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 …

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Letter: Struggling farmer? Vote for Drew Cox for Congress

I am writing in response to a frontpage article published last week in the Journal Review, “Baird seeks harvest fuel relief” (September 30, 2026). Any farmer in Montgomery County should respond …

Letters to the Editor: Aug. 21, 2026

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 …

Letter: Activate America empowers volunteers

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 …

Letter: Get out the vote

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 …