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Cheer Certificate drive exceeds goal
Donations to the 109th annual Sunshine Society Cheer Certificate campaign continued to flow into the coffers earlier this month, helping organizers exceed their $12,000 goal. As of Jan. 8, … more
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Nate Marshall will give a virtual talk at 7:30 p.m. Monday. His talk will highlight a day commemorating the life and leadership of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. Pre-registration is required.
Marshall to give MLK Day address at Wabash College
The Wabash College Malcolm X Institute of Black Studies presents speaker Nate Marshall, whose virtual talk will highlight a day commemorating the life and leadership of the Rev. Martin Luther King … more
Christmas in the Park was a success
WAYNETOWN — Organizers for Waynetown Christmas in the Park are celebrating their most successful season yet. A record number 3,475 vehicles filled with people found their way to the … more
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David and Rosella Potter won first place in the Journal Review
2020 Deck Your Homes Winners [Photo gallery]

Cassidy Bowlin, right, was selected as the Distinguished Young Woman of Montgomery County for 2021. First runner-up was Addison Charles, left.
Bowlin selected Distinguished Young Woman
Cassidy Bowlin, a senior at Southmont High School, was chosen the Distinguished Young Woman of Montgomery County 2021. Fellow Mountie, Addison Charles, was first runner-up. This scholarship … more
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Elizabeth and Gabe Gohier, Advance, delivered the first baby of the new year at Witham Health Services, Lebanon. Mathieu Alexandre Gohier was born at 3:03 p.m. Friday. At birth, he weighed 9 pounds, 13 ounces.
Witham Health Services delivers first baby of 2021
LEBANON — An Advance couple claimed the honor of delivering the first baby of the new year at Witham Health Services, Lebanon. Mathieu Alexandre Gohier was born at 3:03 p.m. Friday to … more
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Members of the Crawfordsville Kiwanis and the Crawfordsville Middle School A-Team paired together to help with the annual Operation: Toybox campaign. Twenty volunteers arrived at the National Guard Armory to sort and shop, ensuring that kids in Montgomery County will have presents under the tree this Christmas.
Making The Season Bright [Photo gallery]
Cassie Carver, foreground, and Neveah Brown walk Milligan Park Tuesday afternoon amid mild temperatures and plentiful sunshine. The two werent't the only visitors at the park Tuesday; patrons from all over Montgomery County took advantage of Milligan and other parks on the comfortable December afternoon.
A Day In The Park [Photo gallery]
Bicycles to be distributed to local children in need sit on a trailer at Walmart. About 40 bikes were given to Montgomery County children in need in a project coordinated by local resident Steve Baldwin.
Local man inspired by sports radio host’s tweet gives bikes to kids
  When he saw an Indianapolis sports radio host’s tweet last month about giving bicycles to children in need, Steve Baldwin thought about his own hometown. Baldwin saw an opportunity … more
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The Fettigs in a family photo. From left is Sharon Carr, Luke Fettig, Phil Fettig, Nikki Fettig and Dee Fettig.
‘I hope that safety can be contagious’
Nine days before Thanksgiving, Luke Fettig said goodbye to his grandmother. Inside the hospital room where Sharon Carr had spent nearly three weeks on a ventilator fighting COVID-19, the attending … more
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Waynetown Christmas in the Park volunteer Kevin Howey opens the fourth annual lighting ceremony Saturday at Rev. Guy Tremaine Park by reading 'Twas the Night Before Christmas to a host of families in their vehicles. About 400 visitors regularly attend the event, scaled back this year due to coronavirus concerns. The early December tradition saw dozens of families watch the lighting ceremony from a distance before driving through more than 60 light-based holiday displays around the perimeter of the park. Santa even made a special stop at the park Saturday, heralded by fireworks to mark his entrance. The event was sponsored by CVL Radio, Campbell Ag Service, Town of Waynetown, Waynetown Merchants Association, Fountain Trust, Busse Excavating, Waynetown Utilities, Forman Blasters and the Christmas in the Park committee.
Waynetown opens Christmas in the Park [Photo gallery]
Waynetown to open Christmas displays Saturday
WAYNETOWN — The annual Waynetown Christmas in the Park lighting ceremony will be 7 p.m. Saturday at the Rev. Guy Tremaine Park. This year’s event will be scaled down due to the COVID-19 … more
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Lane Place brings shortened season to a close
The Lane Place will close to the public for the winter Saturday following a pandemic-shortened year spent taking the museum virtual and doing maintenance on the 175-year-old house. The coronavirus … more
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A 120-year-old time capsule was discovered in the cornerstone of New Century Church near Veedersburg during the construction of a new addition.
120-year-old time capsule discovered
VEEDERSBURG — In the summer of 1900, the members of a country church placed a time capsule into the cornerstone of their new building across the street from the schoolhouse where the … more
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Groups aim for brighter holiday
Members of the Crawfordsville High School Sunshine Society and Tri Kappa sorority are again joining forces to help make the holidays brighter for area families in need through the Cheer Certificate … more
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Sue Black Thickett, left, and her husband, John, hike on the John Muir Trail in California. Sue, who lives in Texas, recently completed the Junior Ranger booklets from NICHES Land Trust.
Texas woman becomes Sugar Creek’s latest Junior Ranger
She is an East Coaster who left cold winter days behind in Massachusetts to earn a Ph.D. under the big Texas sky, where the beauty of nature calls her outside. And although she has never hiked … more
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Dave Peach, general manager at the CVL Broadcasting Corporation in Crawfordsville, discusses the highs and lows associated with live and recorded programs during the COVID-19 pandemic to a group of Rotarians on Wednesday at the Country Club.
Local radio powers through pandemic
Local media continues to prove its worth during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. From area to national news, outlets like CVL Radio in Crawfordsville are dedicated to relaying the facts during … more
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Despite pandemic, Thanksgiving food prices increase slightly in Indiana
INDIANAPOLIS — As Hoosiers prepare for Thanksgiving, many families are reconsidering their traditional holiday plans in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. With travel restrictions in place in … more
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Douglas: Change your Thanksgiving plans
Montgomery County’s chief doctor on Friday pleaded for families to change their Thanksgiving plans, echoing the calls from other public health experts amid the surge of … more
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Eighty-two-year-old Richard Peterman proudly displays one of his latest creations Wednesday at his home; Peterman has been constructing miniaturized holiday homes, better known as Santa Houses, for nearly three decades for various organizations and businesses throughout Crawfordsville and Montgomery County.
Pandemic can’t stop Peterman
Known for his “Santa Houses,” nativity scenes and other holiday depictions built completely by hand, Richard Peterman’s works have been featured throughout Crawfordsville and … more
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