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2026 Range Rover is an exemplary work of design

For 1970, British Leyland introduced the Range Rover, an upscale companion to its rugged Land Rover, as a vehicle in which rich Brits could survey their estates. Just a year later, it was included in …

The wishing well

Have you ever seen a demolition crew raze a tall building? How’s it done? An iron ball ­— called the wrecking ball — is fastened to a chain and hurled through the air by the arm of a towering …
Indiana Governor Mike Braun

New poll shows Trump’s approval ratings falter in Indiana

A majority of Hoosier voters who responded to a new poll said they were unhappy with President Donald Trump and don’t think the state is heading in the right direction. The Press Indiana Poll, …

A sacred service that soothes

Blessings don’t all come the same way; some come as soothing as the smell of fall, and some come as the cup of suffering. Lately I have been reminded of the wonder of sadness. It’s certainly not …

Montgomery County Retired Teachers Association

President Steve Frees welcomed members and guests to the Oct. 12, Montgomery County Retired Teachers Association meeting held in the Crawfordsville District Public Library. Following the pledge, …

Paranormal Convention will bring vendors, special guests and more

The Crawfordsville Paranormal Convention is returning Oct. 24-25 for its third year. As the convention has grown each year, organizers are moving to a larger venue this year, the Montgomery County …
Anne Duthie McCafferty

Trio to perform concert at Wabash Avenue Church

Concerts on the Corner at 307 S. Wabash Ave. announces its next free concert and is excited to welcome back professional organist Dr. Charles Goehring at 2:30 p.m. Sunday to Wabash Avenue Church. …

WRC Choral Festival

A customized clock marking the 10th wedding anniversary of Daniel and Julia “Judy” Evans is part of the library display.

Local Love Story World War II 1941-1945

A new local history display is up and coming on the second floor of the Crawfordsville District Public Library. Many generations have met the love of their life in Crawfordsville, and this love story …

New Market Elementary

First Quarter Grade 3 High Honor Roll: Mackenzie Blystone, David Busenbark, Elodie Chism, Hunter George, Mavyn Highland, Arlo Hough, Maddox Howard, Eliza Landaverde, Mac Miles, Hinley …

Flower Lovers Field Trip

Recovery Possible

The Drug Free Montgomery County Coalition brought community members together Tuesday morning for its annual Red Ribbon Breakfast, highlighting local efforts to prevent substance use and sharing a …
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Prep Roundup: Oct. 15, 2026

IHSAA VOLLEYBALL Tuesday sectional results • At Southmont 2A Sectional No. 41 South Vermillion 3-0 over Monrovia. Set scores were 25-17, 25-14, 25-22. • Cascade 3-2 over South …
Mountie Kasen Bushong totes the football behind the blocking of Bryor Johnson.

IHSAA draws sectional match-ups

INDIANAPOLIS ­— The Indiana High School playoffs are set to begin Oct. 23. Teams throughout the state found out Sunday who they will play and where the game will be in the first round of the …

Prep Roundup: Oct. 13, 2026

IHSAA BOYS SOCCER REGIONAL Athenians fall in championship Crawfordsville dropped the championship game of the 3A Danville Sectional on Saturday. The Athenians were defeated 2-1 to the host …
Mountie Kasen Bushong totes the football behind the blocking of Bryor Johnson on Oct. 9, 2026, against Cascade.

Cascade stymies Mounties

NEW MARKET — Monon Athletic Conference leader Cascade defeated home-standing Southmont 49-7 on Friday. The Cadets stopped the Mountie running game to gain the victory. Cascade held the …
Clayton Brown, North vs Frankfort, Oct. 9, 2026.

Chargers run over Hot Dogs

LINDEN — North Montgomery rolled past Frankfort on Friday with a 58-14 win over their Monon Athletic Conference foe. The Chargers amassed 510 yards in the home victory. Frankfort elected to …

Mustangs stop Falcons

CAYUGA — Fountain Central traveled to North Vermillion and scored early and often in a 44-16 victory. The Mustangs led 38-8 at halftime. When Dakota Willoughby scored on a five-yard run on …

Wabash falls to No. 25 Kenyon in home NCAC match

Wabash College generated a late offensive push with three shots and five corner kicks in the final nine minutes Saturday, but the Little Giants fell 3-0 to 25th-ranked Kenyon College in a North Coast …
Obituaries
Kim J Overpeck McRae
We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Kim J Overpeck McRae, of Dallas, Texas, who departed this world on Aug. 10, 2026, at the age of 69. Born March 26, 1957, in Crawfordsville, Kim …
Daniel E. Mountcastle
God opened the door for Dan, while he dreamt of sunrise on a blue-green lake. He heard the music of song birds, felt the sunshine and moisture of the air on his face. He heard the splash of fish …
Sue Ann Tague
Sue Ann Tague, 81, of Dugger, and formerly of Crawfordsville, passed away quietly in her sleep at 2:15 a.m. Oct. 11, 2026, at Sullivan Community Hospital in Sullivan. She was born Nov. 13, 1944, …
Michael Wade McMurtrey
Michael Wade McMurtrey, lovingly known as Mike, was a devoted family man, a hardworking craftsman, and a friend to so many. Born on July 9, 1960, Mike lived life with a quick wit, a great sense …
Patricia Watson
Patricia Watson, 83, of Crawfordsville passed away Monday, Oct. 12, 2026.  Patricia was born June 28, 1943, in Veedersburg, to Charles and Alta Beyers Clift. She graduated from Veedersburg …
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INDIANAPOLIS — Hoosier farmers are under the diesel gun, with prices skyrocketing to $6.92 a gallon in September, midharvest, thanks to war and chokepoints in Iran. With the midterm election less …
  Indiana’s General Assembly passed an amendment that Hoosiers will vote on this November. Seriously weighing this amendment is a voter’s responsibility. Do we want to give judges …
The lived experience of the elderly is increasingly significant in contemporary society and for our organizations. The elderly cohort is living longer so that more people are living and active after …
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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 …
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 …
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