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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

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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

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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

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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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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, […]

July 17, 2026 42

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Montgomery County United set for Golden Lion Invitational

The Montgomery County United Band and Guard (MCU) are putting the final touches on this season's show. The presentation, titled: "Shadows & Silk", will be performed at the 5th annual Golden Lion Invitational on Thursday, July 23, at North Montgomery High School. The competition begins at 8 p.m. "The concept starts as a dark, almost emotionless feeling on the field," said Andy Simpkins, who is the current North Montgomery band director and co-director of the MCU. "As we perform our […]

July 16, 2026 10

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Crawfordsville author to host book signing for Broken into Beautiful

Crawfordsville native and author Lucinda Crowe Layne will host a book signing for her newest release titled "Broken into Beautiful: God's Not Done Writing My Story". It will be at In His Time Books and Gifts at 113 S. Washington St. in Crawfordsville on Thursday, July 23, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. "The book was inspired by the amount of time I've spent in county jails as a curriculum writer and talking to female inmates," said Layne. "They've inspired […]

July 15, 2026 16

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Nominations open for 2026 Chamber of Commerce awards

The Crawfordsville - Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce is now accepting nominations for their 2026 Award Banquet on Thursday, Sept. 10, at Stone Creek Lodge. WCDQ's Dave Peach had the chance to talk with Stacy Sommer, who is the executive director for the chamber. All nominees must be a Chamber member in good standing. To make a nomination, click or tap here. Graphic courtesy of the Crawfordsville - Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce.

July 14, 2026

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Lane Place joins thousands in reading of Declaration of Independence

The Montgomery County Historical Society hosted a public reading of the Declaration of Independence on the front lawn Wednesday evening. This is in commemoration of the first public reading of the Declaration on July 8, 1776, from the former State House in Philadelphia, PA. The Society joined thousands of other institutions across the country in the simultaneous reading, which began at 6:00 PM EST. The featured speakers of the evening included Crawfordsville Mayor Todd Barton; Crawfordsville Middle School language arts […]

July 9, 2026 7

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