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Dusk to Dawn founder announces retirement

In the ecclesiastical book of wisdom, we are reminded that there is a time and season for all things, and all things are beautiful in its designated time. As I pen this letter, I have many mixed …

Addressing the loneliness epidemic

In contemporary American society, a silent epidemic looms large, affecting individuals across all walks of life. Loneliness, characterized by feelings of isolation and disconnection from others, has …

Parenting power — re-charge yours today

  Hello, parents. Today’s column was written for you. It begins with three family stories, each used to illustrate how parenting power can be increased, so that parental authority at …

National Volunteer Week salutes volunteers in Montgomery County

Each year, thousands of volunteers in Indiana donate their time and energy to make their communities a better place to live. These volunteers will be among the millions across the country who will be …

New Green Alert will help find missing, at-risk veterans

STATEHOUSE ­— A new public notification similar to Indiana’s Amber Alert will soon help first responders locate missing and at-risk veterans thanks to efforts supported by Montgomery …

Board OKs final purchase of threatened properties

The final two properties along Wayne Avenue threatened by creek erosion will be purchased by the city. On Wednesday, members of the Board of Public Works & Safety approved a purchase …

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Crawfordsville Middle School

Third Quarter High Honor Roll Grade 8 — Caroline Bowling, Taylor Bray, Isabel Gerdes, Silas Hartnett, Mabel Hoar, Dario Huesca, Magnolia Joyner, Namet Macegoza, Graeme Mason, Sami …

Hettinger-Riddell named Distinguished Young Pharmacist

Kate Hettinger-Riddell, local pharmacist and pillar of the healthcare community, was awarded the Distinguished Young Pharmacist Award at the annual meeting of the Indiana Pharmacy Association. This …

Goodrich, Frees plan energetic dance number

Darla Goodrich Darla Goodrich is the senior minister at First Christian Church in Crawfordsville. She has lived in Crawfordsville since August 2016 when she became the minister at First …

North approves Bratton summer trips for students

LINDEN ­— North Montgomery students can now experience the joy of travel through the annual Bratton Adventures summer program. The program gives students opportunities to take …

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4-22 Roundup: Big night full of wins for area teams

Girls Tennis Athenians get road win over Mavericks Crawfordsville girls tennis made the trip to take on McCutcheon on Monday and the Athenians were able to come away with a 4-1 win. At one …

Mustangs continue to swing hot bats vs Athenians

VEEDERSBURG — Fountain Central softball’s offense is deep and talented. After winning 9-3 against Southmont last Thursday, the Mustangs welcomed another Montgomery County rival in the …

County golf get early look at SAC in Southmont Invite

County golf teams get early look at SAC in Southmont Invite Codey Emerson codey@jrpress.com All three Montgomery County boys golf teams got an early season look at the competition in …

Chargers take care of Mounties in county baseball

NEW MARKET — North Montgomery baseball concluded a five-game week on Saturday as the Chargers made the short trip to the southern part of Montgomery County for a Sagamore Conference and county …
Junior Piper Ramey was able to get a 2-run home run in the opening inning for the Chargers.

Mountie softball continue county dominance

NEW MARKET – Kami Dinius gave a little fist pump. The only Southmongt softball senior did that right after teammate Anna Stokes hauled in a fly ball in center field off the bat of North …

Flores and Coursey lead Athenians over Knights

In non-conference games you usually never know what to expect. Friday night Crawfordsville baseball welcomed in Northview and early on it looked as if both teams were going to be in for a high …

Chargers’ comeback against Harrison

WEST LAFAYETTE - North Montgomery recorded seven runs in their final at-bat to come-from-behind and defeat Lafayette Harrion   9-4 victory on Friday night.   The win ended the …
Obituaries
Robert Lee Elmore
Robert Lee Elmore of Crawfordsville passed away Thursday morning, April 25, 2024, at home. He was 86. Bob worked at RR Donnelley and also took care of the family farm. He was a member of the …
Richard Douglas ‘Doug’ Pugh
Richard Douglas “Doug” Pugh, 72, of Madison and formerly of Veedersburg, passed away at 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 23, 2024, in Norton Hospital, Louisville, Ky. Doug was born Aug. 26, …
John L. Miller Sr.
John L. Miller Sr., 84, of Kingman passed away Wednesday, April 24, 2024, at St. Vincent Williamsport. He was born May 19, 1939, at Veedersburg, to the late Cliston A. and Leah Ruth (Hollowell) …
James R. Fenters
James R. Fenters, 80, of Lebanon and formerly of Crawfordsville, passed away unexpectedly at 11:51 a.m. Tuesday, April 23, 2024, in IU Health Methodist Hospital, Indianapolis. Arrangements are pending …
Gregory W. Stevens
Gregory W. Stevens, 66, of Waynetown passed away unexpectedly at 11:33 a.m. Tuesday, April 23, 2024, in the emergency room of Franciscan Health Crawfordsville of heart failure. Arrangements are …
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INDIANAPOLIS — Almost 300 feet above the skyline in the center of our state stands Victory, a classic Greek-inspired sculpture envisioned to be the Hoosier version of Nike, the goddess of war. …
  On April 22 the world observed Earth Day, and plenty of organizations celebrated with tree plantings or education on other sustainable methods. Why not throw our League of Women Voters …
We have lived with the existential threat of nuclear weapons for almost 80 years. To say we have become complacent would be an understatement. Knowing the devastation a nuclear war would produce, we …
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Reading the recent article in the Journal Review we were very disappointed, angry, and frankly dismayed that the Montgomery County Boys & Girls Club allowed the Crawfordsville National Rifle …
The front page story by the Indiana Capital Chronicle published April 17 in the Journal Review stated that Governor Eric Holcomb had invested $10 million for volunteer firefighters in Indiana. …
Congratulations to the Purdue University Men’s Basketball team and Coach Matt Painter on their fabulous season culminating in their run to second place nationally in the 2024 NCAA Tournament. …
I was glad to see Mike Warren file for the at large seat for Montgomery County Council.   Without hesitation, I endorse Mike to the county council. I have had the privilege of knowing the Warren …
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