Understanding narcissistic personality disorder

I was running late. So, when the railroad crossing gate went down, blocking my path, anger bubbled up. My car was closest to the train, giving me a front row seat to the concert: clickity-clack, …

Extension Line

Join us for ‘Spooky Science’

Looking for a fun, family night? Then consider joining us for our annual Spooky Science program. We invite all families in the community to come out and enjoy our 5th annual Spooky Science event 6-7 …

Holiday Expo

Extension Homemakers plan Shopper’s Paradise

The 13th annual Shopper’s Paradise Holiday Expo sponsored by the Montgomery County Extension Homemakers will feature artists, crafters and commercial booths from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 7 at the …

Election 2020

A Little Reminder

Utilities

Public hearing set on proposed CEL&P rate increase

Ratepayers will have the opportunity to weigh in on Crawfordsville Electric Light & Power’s pending rate increase. The Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission, which acts on rate change …

Memories

Etched In Stone

WAYNETOWN — More than three decades after the final bell rang, memories of Waynetown School will be etched into stone. “I think I can remember every little nook and cranny of that …

Services

City reminds residents of leaf pick-up process

The Crawfordsville Street Department is underway with fall leaf pick-up and would like to remind residents of procedure and ways to help crews remove leaves efficiently. Prior to pick-up, …

Dedication

New Richmond unveils new playground

New Richmond recently held a ribbon cutting ceremony, marking the official opening of its new playground. The ceremony, which dedicated the playground to the children and families of New Richmond and …

Indiana reports daily high of nearly 3K new COVID-19 cases

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Indiana reported a new daily high of nearly 3,000 new coronavirus infections on Thursday as state health officials added 42 more COVID-19 deaths to the state's pandemic …

The Latest: Oxford vaccine trial continues amid death report

LONDON — The University of Oxford says the late-stage trial of its COVID-19 vaccine in Brazil will …
AP sources: Raiders place 5 more players on COVID-19 list

The Las Vegas Raiders placed four starting offensive linemen and safety Johnathan Abram on the …
Indiana's COVID-19 daily deaths average doubles in month

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Indiana’s daily average of coronavirus-related deaths has more than doubled in …

What are the treatment options for COVID-19?

What are the treatment options for COVID-19? There are several, and which one is best depends on …
US jobless claims drop to 787,000, but layoffs remain high

WASHINGTON (AP) — The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits fell last week to …
AP Photos: Spain reaches 1 million confirmed COVID-19 cases

MADRID (AP) — Spain this week became the first country in western Europe to record more than 1 …

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National news

Eyes turn to Texas as early voting surge surpasses 2016

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas has already cast nearly 7 million votes, more than anywhere in America, and Glen Murdoch couldn’t get his ballot in fast enough after becoming a U.S. citizen this …

Crews vacuum 'murder hornets' out of Washington nest

BLAINE, Wash. (AP) — Heavily protected crews in Washington state worked Saturday to destroy the first nest of so-called murder hornets discovered in the United States. The state Agriculture …

Jerry Jeff Walker, Texas singer and songwriter, dies at 78

Jerry Jeff Walker, a Texas country singer and songwriter who wrote the pop song “Mr. Bojangles,” has died at age 78. Walker died Friday of cancer, family spokesman John T. Davis told The …

Despite rhetoric, GOP has supported packing state courts

Republican claims that Democrats would expand the U.S. Supreme Court to undercut the conservative majority if they win the presidency and control of Congress has a familiar ring. It's a tactic the …

'All talk, no action' defense likely in Michigan kidnap case

TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. (AP) — When members of a Michigan paramilitary group were accused a decade ago of scheming to overthrow the U.S. government, their defense was based largely on one claim: We …

The Needle goes away as probability experts assess 2020 race

NEW YORK (AP) — The one thing most likely to conjure nightmares of the 2016 election night for opponents of President Donald Trump is the Needle. A graphic on The New York Times' website, the …

Tweedy, Current selected For NCAA Leadership Academy Workshop

Wabash College athletics administrative staff members Ayanna Tweedy and Samantha Current have been selected to attend the 2020-2021 NCAA Leadership Academy Workshop. The academy provides a …

Sectional Preview

Chargers look forward to sectional action

LINDEN — It’s a new season as the football post season gets underway Friday, and North Montgomery is looking forward to a first-round matchup with Indianapolis Brebeuf Jesuit in the 3A …

Sectional Preview

South eyes second win over North Putnam

Southmont will look Friday for its second win on the season over North Putnam (1-8) and snap a four-game losing streak. In their first game of the season, the Mounties picked up a 21-14 win over …

Sectional Preview

Athenians to face Yorktown in post-season

The Crawfordville Athenians will host the Yorktown Tigers (3-6) in their sectional opener Friday. Crawfordsville enters the Class 3A section 28 playoff game with a 0-9 record. Despite the record, …

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National Sports

AP Top 25 Takeaways: Heisman race begins as Fields enters

Now that Justin Field has arrived, the Heisman Trophy race can begin. Though the front-runner might not be the quarterback you think. Fields made up some ground Saturday, with a spectacular …

The Latest: Urias cruising, Dodgers take 1-0 lead into 3rd

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — The Latest on Game 4 of the World Series (all times local): 7:50 p.m. Dodgers starting pitcher Julio Urias is throwing a lot of strikes, and has retired all six Tampa …

Late birdies let Justin Thomas keep slim lead at Sherwood

THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. (AP) — With one good break and two good putts, Justin Thomas felt much better about his round of 5-under 67 on Saturday that gave him a one-shot lead over Jon Rahm in the Zozo …

No. 3 Notre Dame rides big plays to 45-3 win over Pitt

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Brian Kelly understands human nature. And the longtime Notre Dame coach is fine if his players are looking forward to a showdown with top-ranked Clemson in two weeks, provided …

Stocks

Obituaries

Donald W. ‘Don’ Bayless

Donald W. “Don” Bayless, 82, of rural Alamo passed away at 9:45 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2020, at Franciscan Health …
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Marilyn Jane Kelley

Marilyn Jane Kelley, 70, of Crawfordsville lost her courageous, 26-year battle with Parkinson’s Disease when she passed away on …
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William ‘Bill’ Carmichael

William “Bill” Carmichael, 73, of Lafayette passed away Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2020, at Mulberry Healthcare. He was born …
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Larry Joe Mazur

Larry Joe Mazur of Crawfordsville passed away Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2020, after reaching the age of 77 years old. He died peacefully at …
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Donald W. ‘Don’ Bayless

Donald W. “Don” Bayless, 82, of rural Alamo, passed away at 9:45 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2020, following a short illness …
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