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Jefferson Street fire destroys garage; no injuries reported

No injuries were reported following a structure fire on the 500 block of East Jefferson Street late Sunday night. According to a statement from the City of Crawfordsville, responders from the Crawfordsville Fire Department arrived at around 11:30 p.m. to a detached garage fire that threatened nearby buildings and a vehicle. The fire was contained to the unoccupied garage, and was later brought under control within 10 minutes of arrival. Some nearby property sustained minor to moderate heat damage. The […]

April 27, 2026 2

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Wabash Ave. garage fire caused from lithium battery; no injuries reported

A detached garage on the 600 block of East Wabash Ave. was deemed a total loss following a large fire Tuesday evening. Reports of the fire were called in around 7:30 p.m. when the Crawfordsville Fire Department arrived to thick black smoke and flames fully engulfing the garage. Firefighters initiated a coordinated response on three fronts: a defensive attack on the garage; a defensive operation to protect nearby structures; and an offensive interior attack within the house. The fire was […]

April 22, 2026 8

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City of Crawfordsville expands community cat program with AWL

The City of Crawfordsville announced in a press release an expansion for its Shelter-Neuter-Release (SNR) program, which is a collaborative effort with the Animal Welfare League of Montgomery County. According to its statement, the City has committed $25,000 for the program in 2026. The process involves live-trapping stray and feral cats, having them spayed or neutered, and then returning them to their original location. This is projected to help stabilize the population over time; reduce nuisance behaviors such as fighting […]

April 20, 2026 3

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Property tax deadline approaching for Montgomery County residents

The Montgomery County Treasurer's Office is reminding residents of the spring property tax deadline. The deadline for paying spring property taxes without penalty is Monday, May 11. According to an informational packet, there are multiple ways spring property taxes can be paid. They are listed below. Online. Payments can be made online by clicking or tapping here. This link can also be found on the county's website under "Online Bill Pay". A fee of 2.95% will be added on all […]

April 20, 2026 1

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State Legislative Breakfast highlights funding, Medicaid

The Crawfordsville | Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce held another state legislative breakfast Saturday morning at Crawfordsville Middle School. Those in attendance included House District 44 Representative Beau Baird, House District 28 Representative Jeff Thompson, and State Senator Brian Buchanan; all three are Republicans. WCDQ's Dave Long had a chance to talk with Rep. Thompson after the breakfast concluded. It can be listened to below. (L-R): Rep. Beau Baird, Rep. Jeff Thompson, and Sen. Brian Buchanan | Photo taken by […]

April 20, 2026 2

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City of Crawfordsville holds open house discussing Market Street crossing project

The City of Crawfordsville welcomed the public to the first in a series of informational open houses Tuesday evening discussing preliminary concepts to replace the railroad crossing on Market Street. Dozens packed the Crawfordsville Adult Resource Academy at 2255 Phil Ward Blvd. to see designs and provide feedback on them. According to an infographic presented at the open house, the railroad crossing alone is blocked by train traffic at least 25 minutes per day, causing headaches for commuters and hazards […]

April 15, 2026 7

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Early morning fire destroys Swick’s Creekside BBQ; owners said to rebuild

An early morning structure fire on Tuesday resulted in a total loss for Swick's Creekside BBQ, formerly the Creekside Lodge. According to a statement from Scott Busenbark, who is the fire chief for the Crawfordsville Fire Department, firefighters responded to the blaze at around 12:45 a.m., encountering heavy flames bursting through the restaurant's roof. The fire was brought under control around 2:00 a.m. The building has been deemed a total loss. The cause of the fire is currently under investigation. […]

April 14, 2026 4

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Lane and shoulder closures to impact I-74 near Waynetown

The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) announced in a press release its intent to implement lane and shoulder closures on Interstate 74 between Waynetown and Veedersburg. The work is expected to begin on or after Thursday, April 16, with the right lanes going in each direction closing for up to two days. Lane shoulder closures will follow afterwards and is expected to last until July, weather permitting. INDOT stated that the purpose of the work is to safely complete a […]

April 8, 2026 2

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SWAT incident suspect booked into Montgomery County Jail

A suspect arrested following a SWAT incident in Linden Wednesday afternoon has been booked into the Montgomery County Jail. Two separate arrest warrants were served to 35-year-old Mizael Vargas-Rosas of Indianapolis: one being in Hamilton County for charges related to drug dealing and carrying a handgun without a license, and another for charges of domestic battery and fraud in Montgomery County. Mizael Vargas-Rosas. | Mugshot courtesy of the Montgomery County Jail. Dozens of officers from different agencies assisted in arresting […]

April 8, 2026 4

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Jefferson Street fire destroys garage; no injuries reported

Wabash Ave. garage fire caused from lithium battery; no injuries reported

City of Crawfordsville expands community cat program with AWL

Property tax deadline approaching for Montgomery County residents

State Legislative Breakfast highlights funding, Medicaid

City of Crawfordsville holds open house discussing Market Street crossing project

Early morning fire destroys Swick’s Creekside BBQ; owners said to rebuild

Lane and shoulder closures to impact I-74 near Waynetown

SWAT incident suspect booked into Montgomery County Jail

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