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Crawfordsville Radio Stations announce 2026 high school football coverage

Dave Peach, the general manager for the radio stations in Crawfordsville, announced in a press release an extensive lineup of local high school football coverage for the 2026 season on WIMC and WCDQ. Beginning August 21, WIMC and WCDQ will broadcast high school football games every Friday night throughout the season. Coverage will feature the Crawfordsville Athenians, North Montgomery Chargers, and Southmont Mounties as they compete in the Monon Athletic Conference. "High school sports bring our community together, and we […]

August 19, 2026 59

Community

Purdue Extension to host Master Gardener Training series

The Purdue Extension Office in Montgomery County has opened up registration for its 14-week Master Gardener training series this fall. Its core curriculum will cover plant science, invasive species, woody ornamentals, pest identification, and control methods for weeds, insects and diseases. The Master Gardeners also serve as volunteers who assist with the Seed Library at the Crawfordsville District Public Library; the Summer Garden Club at Nicholson Elementary; and the Pollinator Garden at the Fairgrounds. Graduates will become a trained local […]

August 13, 2026 25

Local News

Southmont School Corp. recognized with prestigious accreditation

South Montgomery Community School Corporation has officially earned International STEM Accreditation for all K–8 schools through STEM.org. According to their press release, this accreditation process verified their ability to deliver high-quality, future-focused STEM education experiences for students. Southmont's accredited schools include Southmont Junior High School; Ladoga Elementary School; New Market Elementary School; and Walnut Elementary School. “Southmont Schools has created something truly exceptional,” said Tracey Parrish, Director of STEM with U.S. STEM Schools. “This district is not simply implementing STEM […]

August 11, 2026 44

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2026 TASTE of Montgomery County approaching soon

The 19th annual TASTE of Montgomery County returns to the grounds of the General Lew Wallace Study and Museum on Saturday, Aug. 22, from noon until 9 p.m. The annual fundraising event benefits the Lew Wallace Study Preservation Society, which helps maintain the artifacts and legacy of its namesake. Restaurants and caterers showcasing their cuisine this year include Acai Bowls & More; Gordo’s Food Truck; Swick’s Kitchen & Emporium; Four Seasons Local Market; China Inn; The Juniper Spoon; Smokin' Melts […]

August 11, 2026 40

Community

LaVonne Bartlett steps in as new director for FISH Food Pantry

LaVonne Bartlett has begun her position as the new director for FISH Food Pantry in Montgomery County. A Logansport native, she has volunteered with FISH for almost 4 years after retiring as a nurse. She first arrived to Montgomery County in 1983. "I got involved with FISH because I was looking for a non-profit to be involved with in order to give back to the community," Bartlett said. "I've got a great group of volunteers, and things have gone well […]

August 7, 2026 59

Local News

Forcht Broadcasting rebrands as Forcht Media

Forcht Broadcasting, the company that owns WCDQ, WIMC, and WCVL in Crawfordsville, announced in a press release today that it has rebranded as Forcht Media, reflecting the company's evolution into a full-service media organization offering radio broadcasting, digital advertising, and creative services to businesses throughout Kentucky, Indiana, and Illinois. The rebrand reflects the company's mission to help local businesses grow across its market regions. Businesses and agencies can take advantage of Forcht Media's full suite of radio, digital marketing and […]

August 5, 2026 63

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Indiana Fraternal Order of Eagles partners with Lafayette veteran resource center

The Indiana Fraternal Order of Eagles has announced its recent partnership with the Mary T. Klinker Veteran Resource Center. Based in Lafayette, the organization's mission is to support veterans suffering from homelessness and/or trauma. Its namesake, Mary Klinker, was a Lafayette native who served as a flight nurse during the Vietnam War. She was one out of the 138 victims who had perished in a Lockheed C-5A Galaxy crash during Operation Babylift, which was the mass evacuation of Vietnamese children […]

July 24, 2026 16

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Fatal car crash on U.S. 136 claims two lives

A fatal car crash on U.S. 136 has killed one woman and one child Saturday evening. According to a release sent by the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office, emergency personnel were dispatched to the area of U.S. 136 and County Road 650 West after receiving a report of a car accident at around 5:10 p.m. Deputies arrived to find a 2007 Jeep Liberty overturned in a ditch on fire, and a 2000 Ford Taurus partially off the roadway. Officials learned that […]

July 20, 2026 126

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Linden Depot Museum announces completion of caboose restoration

The Linden Depot Museum announced in a press release its completion of exterior restoration of the historic Nickel Plate caboose. Featured prominently at the museum's front entrance, the caboose serves as a unique artifact of a railway that has long since retired. The Nickel Plate Road stretched from Missouri to New York, where it operated from 1881 until 1964. Parts of the railroad remain on the property. The museum will also soon host its annual Midwest Railroad Fair on Saturday, […]

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Crawfordsville Radio Stations announce 2026 high school football coverage

Purdue Extension to host Master Gardener Training series

Southmont School Corp. recognized with prestigious accreditation

2026 TASTE of Montgomery County approaching soon

LaVonne Bartlett steps in as new director for FISH Food Pantry

Forcht Broadcasting rebrands as Forcht Media

Indiana Fraternal Order of Eagles partners with Lafayette veteran resource center

Fatal car crash on U.S. 136 claims two lives

Linden Depot Museum announces completion of caboose restoration

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