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Master Gardeners invite community to annual plant sale

The Master Gardeners of Montgomery County, a 501(c)(3) non-profit, is getting their hands dirty for their annual plant sale. It'll be at the Montgomery County 4-H Fairgrounds on Saturday, May 2, from 8 a.m. until 2 p.m. Attendees will get to browse a variety of native and landscaping plants, fresh local produce, gardening supplies, and handcrafted goods. Nucor will also give away a free tree. WCDQ's Dave Peach had a chance to talk with Debbie Retzloff about the plant sale. […]

April 24, 2026 3

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Carnegie Museum to present talks on historic barns

The Carnegie Museum of Montgomery County is bringing a special guest to talk about the county's rich barn heritage this Sunday. Dr. Randy Miles, a native of Montgomery County and former professor at the University of Missouri, will present his discussion titled: Heritage Barns of Montgomery County and West Central Indiana: Cultural History and Role of the Indiana Barn Foundation on April 26 starting at 2 p.m. A soil scientist and current barn assessor, Dr. Miles currently resides in Waynetown […]

April 23, 2026 4

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Montgomery County Community Foundation set for 2026 annual meeting

The Montgomery County Community Foundation (MCCF) invites the public to its 2026 annual meeting. It'll be held on Thursday, May 21, at 4:30 p.m. in the Hoosier Heartland State Bank Success Center. This year will mark the MCCF's 35th anniversary, where millions of dollars have been given to hundreds of non-profits within the community since its inception in 1991. During the meeting, the 2026 Volunteer of the Year and the Peggy Herzog Youth Volunteer of the Year awards will be […]

April 21, 2026 3

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SPECIAL: 2026 Strawberry Festival mixes tradition with new flavors

The 2026 Crawfordsville Strawberry Festival is coming up to open the summer months. The decades-long tradition is going to return to the Lane Place this year on June 12-14. This year's queen and court was announced on Saturday, April 18 at Crawfordsville High School. They are listed below. Queen: Kaya Money 1st Runner-up: Mila Blackwell 2nd Runner-up: Emma Leonhardt Miss Congeniality: Cambryia Cutcliff Prince: Jude M. Princess: Audri C. Mental Attitude: Lily Coffman Humanitarian: Phoebe Oellrich Photogenic: Jamie Buckler WCDQ's […]

April 21, 2026 2

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New sign unveiled to complete Marie Canine Plaza

Crawfordsville Main Street in collaboration with the City of Crawfordsville unveiled a new sign to commemorate the donors who helped contribute to the Marie Canine Plaza's development. Dozens gathered at the plaza on the corner of Green and Main Street to witness the unveiling, which was complimented with beautiful weather and the activation of the fountain a couple of days prior. The ceremony began with opening remarks from Crawfordsville Main Street and the City of Crawfordsville | Photo credit: Kurtis […]

April 21, 2026 4

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Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive coming up; goal set for 10k pounds

The FISH Food Pantry of Montgomery County invites the community to donate any non-perishable food items for the national Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive, an initiative by the National Association of Letter Carriers. Graphic provided by the National Association of Letter Carriers. Starting on the morning of Saturday, May 9, postal workers across the country are going to gather donated food items left at mailboxes. These bags will then be sent to the post office in Crawfordsville, where items will […]

April 20, 2026

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Southmont Band hosts trivia night to support programs

The Southmont Band program invites the community to bring your friends and brain power to their trivia night on Saturday, May 2. It'll be in the high school cafeteria starting at 6 p.m., with doors opening at 5. Entry fee is $5. The night will also feature a dessert cookoff. Votes will be counted using dollar bills, with the most favorite being split with the Southmont Band program. There will also be a 50/50 raffle. Chips and salsa will be […]

April 16, 2026

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Park Day returns to the General Lew Wallace Study

The General Lew Wallace Study & Museum announced in a press release its return of Park Day for 2026. On Saturday, April 25, beginning at 9 a.m., history buffs, community leaders, and preservationists will aid in the maintenance and restoration of the grounds as part of the American Battlefield Trust's annual event. Thousands of historic battlefields, museums, and monuments across the country will join the effort on this day. The study will be the only historical site in Indiana that'll […]

April 15, 2026 1

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Local National Guard battalion to host reunion

The Indiana National Guard's 3rd Battalion, 139th Field Artillery are about to hold their annual gunners reunion for former members and friends in May. According to their press release, the battalion was originally headquartered in the Crawfordsville armory before being phased out several years ago. Other units were located in Darlington, Kempton, Danville, Spencer, Attica, Lafayette, and Rockville. "Like most reunions, ours is designed to bring together those individuals who served together over the years and give them a chance […]

April 13, 2026 1

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