Vacationing CPD officer rescues man from river

A local police officer vacationing with his family in Florida over spring break saved an elderly man from drowning. Cpl. Todd Huckstep of the Crawfordsville Police Department was camping along a …

Growing

New season begins at Community Garden

The Crawfordsville Community Garden begins its 12th season in 2021. The garden is an ongoing project of Sustainable Initiatives of Montgomery County and is enjoyed each year by people of all ages and …

Business

RDC: County ‘very close’ to landing manufacturer

Montgomery County is “very close” to landing a new manufacturer, economic development officials said Wednesday. Redevelopment Commission president Ron Dickerson and other officials …

Field Work

It’s Planting Season

Spring weather is here and farmers are beginning to plant their crops across the state’s 15 million acres of farmland. The Indiana State Department of Agriculture and several state agencies are …

New Hire

New CPD officer sworn in

A new officer has joined the force at the Crawfordsville Police Department. Officer Dakota Carlton was sworn in to duty by Crawfordsville Clerk-Treasurer Terri Gadd following Wednesday’s …

Government

City renews subscription for tree inventory tool

After a year-long trial period, the City of Crawfordsville will continue using software to maintain the city’s tree inventory. TreeKeeper, an inventory management tool from environmental …

Response

MCHD halts use of J&J vaccine for homebound program

The Montgomery County Health Department halted the use of the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine for the homebound program after the state put the doses on pause. Homebound residents will …

Education

South proposes hazard pay stipends for teachers, staff

NEW MARKET — South Montgomery Community School Corp. is proposing giving teachers and other staff members hazard pay stipends for working through the pandemic. “We know that our …

Government

Former Save-A-Lot store purchased; clinic will remain

The former Save-A-Lot store which is now the site of Montgomery County’s COVID-19 vaccination clinic has found a buyer, but the clinic is expected to remain open. Montgomery County Health …

As mask mandates end, Oregon bucks trend with permanent rule

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — As states around the country lift COVID-19 restrictions, Oregon is poised to go the opposite direction — and many residents are fuming about it. A top health official is …

State: Another 1,263 virus cases confirmed in Indiana

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Another 1,263 cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed in Indiana, bringing the …
Worldwide COVID-19 death toll tops a staggering 3 million

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — The global death toll from the coronavirus topped a staggering 3 million people …
What is a COVID-19 vaccine passport, and will I need one?

What is a COVID-19 vaccine passport, and will I need one? “Vaccine passports," or vaccine …

Summer festival returns to Fort Wayne -- without a parade

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (AP) — Indiana's second-largest city is bringing back a popular summer festival …
Homeless Americans finally getting a chance at COVID-19 shot

Homeless Americans who have been left off priority lists for coronavirus vaccinations — or even …
Fashion industry evolves, as virus forces a rethink

PARIS (AP) — The pandemic has torn a multibillion-dollar bite out of the fabric of Europe's …

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National news

Fauci says he expects J&J vaccine to resume later this week

WASHINGTON (AP) — The United States will likely move to this coming week, possibly with restrictions or broader warnings after reports of some very rare blood clot cases, the government’s top …

Iran sees highest daily death toll in months as virus surges

TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran's daily coronavirus death toll climbed over 400 for the first time in months on Sunday, as the country, which has long had the region's largest outbreak, battles a …

GOP White House hopefuls move forward as Trump considers run

WASHINGTON (AP) — Less than three months after former President Donald Trump left the White House, the race to succeed him is already beginning. Trump's former secretary of state, , has launched …

Some Jan. 6 defendants try to use journalism as riot defense

The Trump supporters who stormed the U.S. Capitol in January created a trove of self-incriminating evidence, thoroughly documenting their actions and words in videos and social media posts. Now some …

Japanese leader asks Pfizer for additional vaccine supply

TOKYO (AP) — Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga asked the U.S. drug maker Pfizer Inc. for additional supplies of the COVID-19 vaccine to speed up his country's inoculation drive, which lags …

Senior Golf Results

The Crawfordsville Municipal Golf Course seniors have met twice for their weekly Friday scramble so far this spring. On April 9, the team of Jim Long, Larry Manlove, Denny Wilson, and Steve Snyder …

TRACK AND FIELD

Area teams compete at 49th Annual Charger Relays

LINDEN — The night started with mild weather and ended cold, but local track and field teams had a chance to mix things up and show off their strengths at the 49th Annual Charger Relays at …

HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL

LOCAL ROUNDUP: Charger baseball still perfect

Chargers win again The North Montgomery baseball team stayed unbeaten with a 7-0 win over Covington. Brayden Martin tossed 6 2/3 scoreless innings, allowing four hits, walking none and striking …

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Obituaries

Donna Jo Dillman

Donna Jo (Dillman) Powell Best, 66, Crawfordsville passed away at 3:30 a.m. Thursday, April 15, 2021, at her residence. Donna was …
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Donald ‘Don’ Albert Long

Donald “Don” Albert Long passed to his eternal heavenly home on Saturday, April 10, 2021, at Fishers. Don was born Feb. …
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Robert J. Lewellen

On Sunday, April 11, 2021, Robert Jay Lewellen took the hand of Jesus at the age of 68 years old. He was born in Crawfordsville, …
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Walter Dale Simpson

Walter Dale Simpson, 77, of Waveland passed away peacefully April 14, 2021, at Wellbrooke of Crawfordsville. He was born Sept. 4, …
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Barbara Jean Baldauf

Barbara Jean Baldauf passed away peacefully at Brooke Knoll Village on Monday, April 12, 2021. She was born in Indianapolis on July …
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Entertainment

Wolff: Russell has lots to learn after crash with Bottas

IMOLA, Italy (AP) — As well as damaging his car, George Russell could have damaged his Mercedes future after a high-speed crash with Valtteri Bottas at Imola on Sunday. Mercedes team principal …

Bayern unhappy with Flick's declaration he wants to quit

Alma Wahlberg, mother of Mark, Donnie Wahlberg, dies at 78

ACM Awards to feature (most of) country music's top stars

Vacationing CPD officer rescues man from river

New season begins at Community Garden

RDC: County ‘very close’ to landing manufacturer

It’s Planting Season

New CPD officer sworn in

City renews subscription for tree inventory tool

MCHD halts use of J&J vaccine for homebound program

South proposes hazard pay stipends for teachers, staff

Former Save-A-Lot store purchased; clinic will remain

As mask mandates end, Oregon bucks trend with permanent rule

State: Another 1,263 virus cases confirmed in Indiana

Worldwide COVID-19 death toll tops a staggering 3 million

What is a COVID-19 vaccine passport, and will I need one?

Summer festival returns to Fort Wayne -- without a parade

Homeless Americans finally getting a chance at COVID-19 shot

Fashion industry evolves, as virus forces a rethink

Fauci says he expects J&J vaccine to resume later this week

Iran sees highest daily death toll in months as virus surges

GOP White House hopefuls move forward as Trump considers run

Some Jan. 6 defendants try to use journalism as riot defense

Japanese leader asks Pfizer for additional vaccine supply

Senior Golf Results

Area teams compete at 49th Annual Charger Relays

LOCAL ROUNDUP: Charger baseball still perfect

April 17, 2021

Bieber sets K record, fans 13 as Indians beat Reds 6-3

Knicks rally late, top Pelicans in OT for 6th win in row

Kevin Durant leaves Nets' game in Miami with thigh injury

Patrick Marleau set to break Gordie Howe's games record