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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

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County YSB announces 2026 date for National Night Out

The Montgomery County Youth Service Bureau (YSB) has announced the date for this year's National Night Out. The completely free event will be on Tuesday, July 28, from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Held annually at Milligan Park, it includes free hotdog meals, free popcorn, exotic animals from Silly Safari, fire trucks, police vehicles, a DJ, bounce houses, caricaturists, a foam party, as well as giveaways. Organizers ask that every child must be accompanied by an adult. According to a release […]

July 8, 2026 3

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County YSB announces 2026 date for National Night Out

The Montgomery County Youth Service Bureau (YSB) has announced the date for this year's National Night Out. This year's event will be on Tuesday, July 28, from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Held annually at Milligan Park, it'll feature free hotdog meals, free popcorn, exotic animals from Silly Safari, fire trucks, police vehicles, a DJ, free bounce house and bounce house obstacle course, caricaturists, a foam party, door prizes, games and activities, giveaways, and much more. The completely free event is […]

July 8, 2026 10

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Crawfordsville Pride seeking sponsors for this year’s Pride Festival

Crawfordsville Pride is currently seeking sponsors and donations for this year's Pride Festival. Held annually since 2024, the festival celebrates the LGBTQ+ community through vendors, music, and inclusivity. Currently, no date has been set for 2026. The goal for this year is $5,000. According to the Journal Review, Crawfordsville Pride was founded in 2019 with the goal of creating safe and inclusive spaces for LGBTQ+ individuals in Montgomery County. WCDQ had the chance to talk with Morgan, who is the […]

June 26, 2026 9

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SPECIAL: A step back in time at the Lane Place

WCDQ had the chance to get a tour of the Lane Place to learn more about its history and the story behind some of Crawfordsville's most notable citizens. Listen to Parts 1 and 2 below. Part I Part II Joanna Lane, left, and Henry Lane, right, featuring Henry's signature top hat. | Photo credit: Kurtis Broadstreet. The Montgomery County Historical Society is currently undergoing needed renovations and is in need of financial support. Prospective donors, sponsors, and history lovers can […]

June 26, 2026 8

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Boys and Girls Club celebrates 70 years of service to community

The Boys and Girls Club of Montgomery County celebrated 70 years of operation Thursday morning with a popper celebration hosted by the Crawfordsville | Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce. Dozens of current and former staff, board members, and CEOs gathered to celebrate the milestone. The first club in Montgomery County, which at that point was for boys only, was opened on July 5, 1956, at an old fire station on College Street - where ATCO Rubber Products sits today. A […]

June 25, 2026 3

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SPECIAL: Lindsay Lowe, live in the studio

Nashville recording artist Lindsay Lowe stopped by the studio Thursday morning. Lowe was one of the performers at the 52nd annual Strawberry Festival. Hear the full interview with WCDQ's Matt Allen below. Lindsay Lowe is active on Spotify, YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok. Learn more about her music and upcoming tour dates by clicking or tapping here. She is also available to book for local festivals, fairs, and private events, which can be done so by emailing lindsaysings4u@gmail.com.

June 18, 2026 3

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Durham Foundation partners with community foundation for new initiative

The Durham Foundation, formerly Durham Home Inc., has partnered with the Montgomery County Community Foundation to create a new initiative. According to its press release, the initiative is called "The Durham Foundation Community Child Care Assistance Pass Through Fund". Its purpose is to assist local working parents with the costs of licensed nonprofit childcare in Montgomery County. All proceeds from this year's "Through the Wicket" Croquet Tournament will be directed to this fund. It will be held on Aug. 29. […]

June 17, 2026 8

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SPECIAL: New Richmond fireworks celebrates 60 years of lighting the night sky

For the past 60 years, New Richmond has been one of Montgomery County's prime destinations for a Fourth of July fireworks show. With the United States getting ready to celebrate its 250th birthday, this year's show is expected to be one of the biggest ones ever. WCDQ stopped by New Richmond's Masonic Lodge No. 604 to talk with some of the organizers who make each celebration possible. Each interview can be heard below. Amy Claycomb (WCDQ Photo/Kurtis Broadstreet). John Galloway […]

June 16, 2026 9

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