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Life remains as good as Rhubarb Cake
I have those moments that just make me smile; there are little reminders of Daniel and his absolute dedication to us. Though he is deeply missed, there is much comfort and even joy daily. Recently, … more
Pictured are several representatives from local organizations that received grant money from the Montgomery County Community Foundation during its first grant cycle of the year.
MCCF’s awards spring grants
Montgomery County Community Foundation gathered Thursday to award grant checks to 10 grant recipients in the first grant cycle of 2024. Awards totaled $209,832. MCCF Chief Executive Officer … more
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Curt Hudson, center, and his wife, Cindy, recently donated ArixMed devices to deputies with the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office. Hudson is pictured, with Sheriff Ryan Needham, left, and Chief Deputy Matt McCarty.
Hudsons donate choking rescue devices to MCSO
The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office is expressing its gratitude to lifelong Montgomery County residents Curt and Cindy Hudson for their donation towards the purchase of ArixMed choking … more
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Athenians, Trojans Throwback Game [Photo gallery]

Renley Mae Cassady
Renley Mae Cassady, a daughter, born July 24 at Witham Health Services, Lebanon, to Steven and Julie (McDonald) Cassady, Linden. At birth, she weighed 8 pounds, 2 ounces. She was welcomed home by … more
Proposal to ban feeding wildlife, strays being overhauled
A proposal to ban the intentional feeding of wildlife and stray animals within the city will likely move forward, but in a revised form. On Monday, members of the Crawfordsville Common Council … more
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Local agencies partner for Suicide Prevention Month
The Volunteers for Mental Health and the Youth Service Bureau, both agencies of United Way, are joining together to ask the public to “Think Back and Look Forward” when contemplating the … more
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Skylar Stevenson and Stefanie Deaton are partners in this year's Dancing with the Montgomery County Stars.
Stevenson, Deaton believe in the power of YSB
Skylar Stevenson Skylar Stevenson is the owner of Stevenson’s Ace Hardware, Stevenson Mattress Co. and now Superior Moving and Storage. He was raised in Crawfordsville until he moved to … more
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The cottage garden at 307 E. Jefferson St. created by Janet Rivers has been selected as the Garden of the Month for June by the Flower Lovers Garden Club.
Club selects June Garden of the Month
The Flower Lovers Garden Club is bringing back a favorite summer event;   “Garden of the Month.” For the months of June, July and August; a front yard garden will be selected by … more
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Draven Eugene Oliver, age 5, has completed the Crawfordsville District Public Library program 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten for the third time. Along with his grandparents, Travis and Kristy Dockins, they have read 3,000 books. Draven's favorite book is "Once Upon a Time...There Was a Thirsty Frog" by Maja Andersen. Grandma said, "Reading and being read to is crucial in a child's life. It improves concentration, memory, vocabulary expansion, enhances their knowledge and increases creativity. Through parental involvement it also creates a bond as well as memories that will last a lifetime."
Oliver Loves To Read
Council addresses recent wage study
The goal to make the county employee compensation similar to other local counties is within reach but at a cost. Members of the compensation committee presented their early findings to the … more
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Lose Yourself In Art
The Mary Bishop Memorial Gallery at the Crawfordsville District Public Library would like to invite the community to gaze upon The Art League of Montgomery County’s Annual Art Show. The … more
Alan Homsher/Journal Review Photos Benchmark Family Services held its first-ever back-to-school giveaway event Sunday at Pike Place. Jessica Ryker said Benchmark raised $12,700 in school supplies in just more than three weeks. Next year they plan to start sooner and raise at least $25,000 in school supplies. Chandler Scaggs, 9, of Darlington, raised more than $1,000 in school supplies on his own and was presented with a certificate of excellence by Benchmark staff. Several community organizations and vendors were on hand to assist families.
Gearing Up
Veterans Memorial Park Board Members Mark Eutsler and John Douglas, Montgomery County Visitors and Convention Bureau Board Members Darren Hass, Casey Hockersmith and Jessica Harris, MCVCB Executive Director Heather Shirk, VMP President Kevin Cobb, and VMP Vice President Mike Spencer celebrate the bureau’s $5,000 grant for the fabrication, installation and space lease in the Indiana Department of Transportation’s Tourist Oriented Directional Signs program. VMP signage will be installed near Interstate 74 Crawfordsville exit ramps later this year. VMP is organized as a not-for-profit corporation and is recognized as tax-exempt by the IRS under Section 501(c)(3). Its mission is “Honoring All Veterans.” Various parts of the park and its operation are available for sponsorship and underwriting, including purchasing bricks surrounding the center monument. Engraved bricks will recognize veterans and those who support veterans. More information is available on the park’s Facebook page — “Veterans Memorial Park – Crawfordsville.”
Donation Helps With Signage

Artists and board members from Athens Arts Gallery visited the General Lew Wallace Study & Museum this week and created Lew Wallace-related chalk art to celebrate the museum’s reopening to the public. Pictured is Mary Lou Dawald.
Looks Like Lew [Photo gallery]
Artists and board members from Athens Arts Gallery visited the General Lew Wallace Study & Museum this week and created Lew Wallace-related chalk art to celebrate the museum’s reopening to … more
Commissioners to seek housing renovation grant
A plan to help some county residents renovate their homes earned approval from Montgomery County Commissioners. Ryan Keller, chief executive officer of THRIVE West Central Housing, presented a … more
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Dorothy Q Chapter, NSDAR
The Dorothy Q Chapter, NSDAR, met April 20 at the Elston Memorial Home. Several Dorothy Q daughters were present, with one guest. Rita Kirkpatrick, filling in for Regent Michele Borden, called … more
CDPL observes American Artists Appreciation Month
The Crawfordsville District Public Library invites our patrons to celebrate the arts during American Artist Appreciation Month and to take a moment to learn how art has transformed our daily lives. … more
Mental Health Awareness Month observed in May
May is mental health awareness month. Drug Free Montgomery County wants to highlight this awareness month and how we as a community can help those who are struggling with mental health issues, … more

Chelsea Emberton, left, and Amber Wheeldon reach the Rotary Jail Museum with Kartyr, Kreed, Boston, Colt and Charlie during Athens Arts Gallery's Art Quest on Saturday in downtown Crawfordsville. Families followed riddle-like clues to collect prizes at downtown cultural attractions.
Going On An Arts Quest [Photo gallery]
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