LOCAL NEWS

Board OKs fireworks at baseball tourney

The Board of Public Works and Safety approved four items during its meeting Wednesday. The board approved a request from Kyle Proctor and the American Legion Baseball Team for a fireworks …

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Local News Headlines

- Fashion Revue
- County OKs more home rehabs
  
  Montgomery County Commissioners gave a nod to several bids for the Thrive Home Rehabilitaion program. Four properties were approved Monday …
- Waveland plans Veterans Night on Friday
  
  Waveland Strong will host its Second annual Veterans Night on Friday at the town park on Howard Street. Sunday Sundaes and RNC Outdoor Services …
- Meat Goat Show
- Western Horse Show

- Little Royals
- New Royal
- Beyond the Ribbons
  
  When wandering through the rainbow of 4-H exhibits at the Montgomery County Fair, certain names come up more than once — but perhaps none as …
- Life at the Fairgrounds
- Hop To It

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PUBLIC RECORD

Public Record

Local Record: July 15, 2025

Crawfordsville Police Department Friday • Domestic disturbance in the 600 block of Spann Avenue — 1:49 a.m. • Domestic disturbance in the 200 block of West …

Local Record: July 12, 2025

Crawfordsville Police Department Thursday • Property damage crash at 401 E. Market St. — 9:39 a.m. • Animal complaint in the 1100 block of Tuttle Avenue — …

Local Record: July 11, 2025

Crawfordsville Police Department Wednesday • Domestic disturbance in the 1800 block of Indianapolis Road — 1:17 a.m. • Warrant served in the 1400 block of West …

Local Record: July 10, 2025

Crawfordsville Police Department Tuesday • Drug investigation in the 1000 block of Corey Boulevard — 1:12 a.m. • Vandalism in the 2000 block of Vinewood Court …

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LIFESTYLE

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Audrey Joanne Bannon

Audrey Joanne Bannon, a daughter, born at 9:30 p.m. July 13 at Hendricks Regional Health, Danville, Indiana, to Jason and Becka (Murphy) Bannon. At birth, she weighed 7 pounds, 15 ounces and measured …

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EDUCATION & SCHOOLS

CCSC board conducts bond hearing

The Crawfordsville Community School Corporation held the first of two required public hearings this week, during the regular board meeting, regarding a proposed bond issuance that could total up to …

Back to School Bash planned

A group of local business are planning the second annual Back to School Bash and free school supply giveaway. The event will take place from noon to 4 p.m. July 26 at Crawfordsville Armory. …

Lyon named to High Dean’s List at Millikin

DECATUR, Illinois — Meagan Lyon of Crawfordsville has made the High Dean’s List for Spring 2025 at Millikin University. Students who attempt 12 graded credits during a fall or spring …

One hundred eighty-six members of the Class of 2025 received their diplomas at Little Giant Stadium in Crawfordsville on May 17.

Wabash ranks as a ‘Best Value’ school by Princeton Review

When quantifying the value and career development its students receive, Wabash College continues to rank as one of the best institutions nationally. In its 2025 edition of its annual college …

Baird: State awards educator scholarship to local student

Local student Kayla Sankey of North Montgomery High School is among this year’s recipients of the Next Generation Hoosier Educators Scholarship, according to State Rep. Beau Baird …

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OPINION

Letters to the Editor

Letter: Reader questions CCSC school division, busing

I’m curious. Several years ago the elementary schools in the Crawfordsville Community School Corp. went to two grades per building. I think it was for improving test scores. Is this working? Is …

Letter: Indiana’s economy at risk in the ‘Big Beautiful Bill’

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 …

Letter: Combat elder abuse

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 …

Letter: President creates constitutional crisis

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. …

Letter: Reader deems Rokita's prank inappropriate

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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Columns

Rural hospitals gird for Medicaid cuts

INDIANAPOLIS — Before President Donald J. Trump signed the One Big Beautiful Bill last week, U.S. Rep. Erin Houchin of Indiana denounced what she called “fear-mongering” by …

Congress wimps out, again, on war powers

While the U.S. military was damaging Iran’s nuclear capability with “bunker busting” bombs and cruise missiles, members of Congress sat idly by, watching CNN or FOX, to get their …

Crouch: ‘Think like a man, act like a woman, work like a dog’

INDIANAPOLIS — Suzanne Crouch’s bid to become Indiana’s next governor — and likely her political career — ended with a second-place finish in the 2024 Republican …