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No injuries reported following fire at Lakeside Book Company

No injuries nor structural damage were reported following a fire at Lakeside Book Company Wednesday evening. According to a release sent by the Crawfordsville Fire Department, firefighters arrived to a fire in the factory's baler room at around 7:30 p.m. The majority of the flames were successfully extinguished with the help of Lakeside employees prior to the fire department's arrival, however a separate fire was also on its rooftop collection system. One crew helped extinguish the fire in the baler […]

todayJune 11, 2026 1

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Kayakers safe following water rescue operation

A group of kayakers were safe after a water rescue operation on Sugar Creek Wednesday afternoon. According to a release issued by the City of Crawfordsville, the Crawfordsville Fire Department received a report from a resident living near the creek at around 3:30 p.m. detailing two individuals in the water after their kayaks capsized. A water rescue operation was then initiated between the Rock River Ridge Road creek access point and the Yountsville Bridge. The two kayakers were later able […]

todayJune 11, 2026 3

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Schenck Road in Crawfordsville to close until October

The Indiana Department of Transportation announced the closure of Schenck Road in Crawfordsville starting Monday. Beginning on or after June 1, local contractors will close Schenck Road between the stop sign at Big Four Arch Road and Wabash Avenue. According to the release, the purpose of this closure is to tie in the existing Schenck Road to the new section of roadway. This project is expected to last until October, weather permitting. The official detour around the closure follows Russell […]

todayMay 28, 2026 5

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Lane closures to impact U.S. 231 in downtown Crawfordsville

The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) will conduct single-lane closures on U.S. 231 through downtown Crawfordsville soon. According to their release, the work is expected to begin on or after Tuesday, May 26. Maintenance crews will begin a mobile operation stretching between the bridge over Sugar Creek and Purple Heart Parkway in the south. The purpose of the lane closures is to crack seal the pavement through town, which is meant to prevent water damage and extend the life of […]

todayMay 20, 2026 6

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Southmont, Wabash graduate celebrates 10 years in providing support to students overseas

ScholarShop Africa, a non-profit tailored towards providing financial and material support to prospective students in the continent, is getting ready to celebrate 10 years since its founding. One of the individuals who made it happen was Jacob Moore, a Montgomery County-born changemaker who graduated from Southmont High School before doing the same at Wabash College. Born in Mace, he later joined the Peace Corps after earning his bachelors degree in Spanish. During his service, he saw the unintended side effects […]

todayMay 20, 2026 6

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Nightly lane closures to begin on I-74 across several counties

The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) announced nightly lane closures that is expected to impact Interstate 74 starting this Thursday, May 21. According to their press release, contractors will close one lane at a time in both directions on I-74 between the Illinois state line and Exit 58 near Lizton. This is to refurbish pavement markings along the interstate. Construction will be limited to 3 miles and one travel lane in each direction. No work is currently scheduled over Memorial […]

todayMay 19, 2026 6

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Statewide Silver Alert issued for missing Lafayette child

The Lafayette Police Department is investigating the disappearance of Ricky Reveles, a 9-year-old child from Lafayette. According to the alert issued by the Indiana State Police Friday afternoon, Reveles is a Black male who is 3 feet and 10 inches tall, weighs 55 pounds, and has black hair with brown eyes. He was last seen wearing a tan hooded sweatshirt, black sweatpants, white shoes, and carrying an orange backpack. He was last seen at 8:30 a.m. Friday morning. He is […]

todayMay 15, 2026 2

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Crawfordsville High School evacuated following bomb threat; no dangerous items found

No dangerous items were located following an alleged bomb threat at Crawfordsville High School Thursday morning. According to a statement released by the City of Crawfordsville, officers from the Crawfordsville Police Department were dispatched to the high school following a report of a student allegedly in possession of an explosive device at around 11:10 a.m. Officers immediately made contact with school administration to coordinate evacuation procedures. The student identified in the complaint was quickly located and removed from the area. […]

todayMay 14, 2026 1

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2026 Primary Election Results

Below are the results for the 2026 primary election in Montgomery County, IN. General Total Registered Voters: 25,179 Total Ballots Submitted: 4,082 Voter Turnout: 16.21% Republican Voters: 3,197 (78.32%) Democratic Voters: 885 (21.68%) County Elections Judge of the Superior Court 1 Republican Heather Barajas (100%) Judge of the Superior Court 2 Republican Daniel G. Petrie (100%) Prosecuting Attorney 22nd District Republican Jacob A. Moore (100%) County Auditor Republican Jennifer Andel (100%) County Treasurer Republican Morgan Biggs (100%) County Sheriff Republican […]

todayMay 6, 2026 21

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