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Ladoga Elementary

First Quarter High Honor Roll Grade 3 — Parker Grimes, Lydia Mullen Grade 4 — Katherine Bupp, Lorelai Bupp, Sebastian Copeland, Conner Dove, Kynsleigh Johnson, Brooklyn McClain, …

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 …

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Mounties win volleyball sectional

NEW MARKET — Southmont defeated South Vermillion 3-0 in the championship match of the 2A No. 41 played on the Mounties’ home court on Saturday. Set scores were 28-26, 26-24, 25-20. …

Chargers lose big to North Putnam

ROACHDALE — North Montgomery hoped to use the momentum of winning two straight games in their Monon Athletic Conference showdown at North Putnam on Friday. The Cougars had other ideas and defeated …

Wabash places fifth at Jenna Strong Invitational

WILMINGTON, Ohio — Sophomore Sam Vaught recorded a top-10 finish Friday to lead the Wabash College cross country team to fifth place among 18 scoring teams at the Jenna Strong Fall Classic, hosted …

Early lead fades in 3-1 home soccer loss to Wooster

Danny Tkachuk scored his second goal of the season to give Wabash College a first-half lead Saturday afternoon, but visiting College of Wooster rallied with three second-half goals to defeat the …

Wabash opens season with second-place finish at D3 Invitational

TERRE HAUTE — Wabash College opened its 2026-27 swimming and diving season Saturday with six event victories and a second-place team finish at the Indiana D3 Invitational hosted by Rose-Hulman …

Wabash opens Golfweek October Classic with 306 in First Round

SANDESTIN, Fla.— Wabash College opened the 2026 Golfweek October Classic with a team score of 306 on Sunday at Raven Golf Club in Sandestin, Florida. The Little Giants finished the opening round at …

Football teams prepare for postseason

The regular season has ended and now teams will begin looking toward the ultimate goal — winning a state title. The post-season has had plenty of success for the three county teams over the years. …

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Obituaries
 Martha Helen ‘Marty’ Boone
Martha Helen “Marty” Boone was born Aug. 2, 1944, in Crawfordsville. Marty was the daughter of Howard and Helen French Webb. Following the death of her mother shortly after her birth, she was …
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 …

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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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