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Diagnosing adolescent psychopathology

You’re driving your car when suddenly, your dashboard engine light explodes with a red, “Warning!” What to do? Take your car to a mechanic who, after running diagnostic tests, will …

Discover the power of freeze drying

Have you ever wondered how freeze-dried foods are made, or how you could use freeze drying in your own home? Whether you’re prepping for emergencies, planning for allergy-friendly food storage, …

Commons announces re-election campaign

WILLIAMSPORT — Conservative Republican State Rep. Matt Commons announced his campaign for re-election to State House District 13. During his first year in the Statehouse, Commons has …

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Family reunited with missing dog

A dog named Lucy is back home with her family in Crawfordsville after going missing June 7, a disappearance that ended nearly 500 miles away in Omaha, Nebraska, thanks to a drone pilot’s …

Board OKs plans for 5k

The Board of Public Works and Public Safety approved agenda items on Wednesday, including a 5K fundraiser to support a Crawfordsville Fire Department veteran and road closures for the upcoming Ben …

Boys & Girls Club presents inaugural ‘Christmas in July’ event

It’s the most wonderful time of the summer. Join the Boys & Girls Club of Montgomery County for an unforgettable evening of holiday fun at its inaugural Christmas in July celebration from …

Enjoy Ice Cream Pie this summer

Hello Friends! Father’s Day is just around the corner once more. In our home, Father’s Day certainly is an excellent reason for celebration. Why shouldn’t it be with the …

CCSC board OKs facility upgrades, staff changes

The Crawfordsville Community School Corporation board of trustees met Thursday and approved a range of facility upgrades, financial moves and staffing changes ahead of the upcoming school year. …
Dr. Scott Brown

Wabash College appoints new Dean of Students

Wabash College President Scott Feller has appointed Dr. Scott C. Brown as Dean of Students, replacing Dr. Greg Redding ’88, who has served in the post for the last six years. Brown brings three …

Library naturalist plans ‘Park After Dark’ night hike

The Library Naturalist invites you to join us for the first Park After Dark Night Hike. This program will take place 9-10:30 p.m. Saturday at Brickyard Nature Park, 759 Concord Road. We will explore …
Mia Bennett

Silver Alert issued for missing Crawfordsville teen

Authorities have issued a statewide Silver Alert for 15-year-old Mia Bennett, who was last seen around 3:40 a.m. June 17 in Crawfordsville. Police say Bennett may be in extreme danger and in need of …
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County Football Players Earn Recognition

Do-Everything Player

North Montgomery girls basketball coach Ryan Nuppnau has a lot of good things to say about Piper Ramey. He sums up his four-year starter as “she exhibits everything you think of in a student …

Prep Roundup: June 17, 2025

BASEBALL Post 72 wins two during weekend Crawfordsville Legion Post 72 has now won five games in a row after winning two Saturday at Champaign, Illinois. Strong pitching in both games was …

Athenians claim Chase Trophy again

For the third consecutive year, Crawfordsville Athletics has claimed the 2025 Montgomery County Chase trophy. The Athenians accumulated the most points in head-to-head athletic events between all …

WRC recognizes softball, baseball, golf athletes

The Wabash River Conference recognizes the following student-athletes in softball, baseball and golf.   SOFTBALL Team Champions — Riverton Parke Coach — Sarah …

Prep Roundup: June 12, 2025

TRACK & FIELD Hoagland earns All-Star honors Fountain Central’s Brailey Hoagland was named to the Indiana Association of Track and Cross Country Coaches All-Star team. …

NBA Finals return to Indiana

  Indiana, it’s finally your turn again. After a 25-year wait, the NBA Finals returns to the place where basketball is king on Wednesday. Indianapolis will be the scene, and the …
Obituaries
Sharon Dell Horath Taylor
Sharon Dell Horath Taylor, 69, of rural Wingate passed away unexpectedly at 10:57 p.m. June 19, 2025, in Franciscan Health Lafayette Hospital.  She was born April 18, 1956, in Danville, …
Ronald Edward Hicks
Prof. Ronald Edward Hicks died June, 19, 2025, at the age of 84. He was born Aug. 26, 1940, the son of Winfield S. and E. Genevia Clements Hicks in Chicago, Illinois, but always considered …
Peggy Caldwell
Peggy Ann Durham Caldwell went to be the Lord on Thursday, June 19, 2025, at Traditions Hunter Station in Sellersburg, Indiana, at the age of 99. She was a member of the First Baptist Church, …
Charles Edward Kendricks
Charles Kendricks, 95, of Crawfordsville passed away peacefully at 8:40 a.m. Thursday, June 19, 2025, at Franciscan St. Elizabeth Hospital in Lafayette, after a long life full of love, sports, …
Mary Florence Gobel
Mary Florence Gobel of Crawfordsville passed away Wednesday, June 18, 2025, at Ben Hur Health at the age of 89. Mrs. Gobel was a member of the First Baptist Church and Eastern Star. She had her …
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INDIANAPOLIS ­— Indiana’s most conspicuous Democrat — Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett — is hemorrhaging support on the City-County Council after a third member of his party …
More than 1.1 million international students are enrolled at American colleges and universities. They contribute greatly to our nation’s economic and intellectual well-being. Their presence …
I’m often asked, “What has happened to the middle class?” The best answer I can think of puts the question into historical context, if only because so many folks are thinking back …
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Over $20 billion in investments and 20,000 new jobs in Indiana may be at risk if the U.S. Senate eliminates clean energy tax credits in the “Big Beautiful Bill.” The credits, created in …
In the year 2022 in this country alone, there were 57.3 million senior citizens. That is one in every six Americans and 17% of the population. The foundation of a family begins with parents whose …
The Supreme Court has ruled that the Trump administration should facilitate the return of Mr. Abrego Garcia to the United States. President Donald Trump admits that he could do so, but has refused. …
As a concerned citizen of Indiana, I write to state my opinion of the action/behavior of AG Rokita on April Fool’s Day toward the LGBTQ+ community of Indiana. His action/behavior was …
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