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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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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. […]

May 14, 2026 1

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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

Community

Crawfordsville mayor invites public for April 2026 community forum

Crawfordsville Mayor Todd Barton invites the public to ask questions, discuss concerns, and learn more about anything regarding the city's future at his 154th community forum on Wednesday, April 29th. It'll begin at 8:30 a.m. at the Mayor's Office, which is located at 300 E. Pike Street. To learn more about the City of Crawfordsville, click or tap here. Headline graphic provided by the City of Crawfordsville's Mayor's Office.

April 7, 2026 3

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City of Crawfordsville to host inaugural Mayor’s Ball in support of Boys & Girls Club

IN SUMMARY: The City of Crawfordsville invites the public to its inaugural Mayor's Ball to benefit the Boys and Girls Club of Montgomery County. It'll take place at Ira Whiskey on Thursday, May 7, starting at 5 p.m. Tickets for a single attendee are $75, or $125 per couple. All proceeds benefit the Boys & Girls Club. The City of Crawfordsville announced in a press release its inaugural Mayor’s Ball at the nearly-completed Ira Whiskey distillery and venue. The Roaring […]

April 6, 2026

Local News

Public invited to provide feedback on Market Street rail crossing concepts

IN SUMMARY: The City of Crawfordsville invites the public to an open house that'll provide preliminary designs on the Market Street crossing elimination project. It'll be held at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, April 14 at the Crawfordsville Career Academy at 2255 Phil Ward Blvd. The City of Crawfordsville announced in a press release that the public is invited to attend an open house that'll provide early concepts to eliminate the existing railroad crossing on Market Street. The crossing is located […]

April 3, 2026 2

Community

PHOTOS: 2026 Community Egg Hunt

Around 12,000 eggs dotted the General Lew Wallace Study & Museum Saturday afternoon as the Community Egg Hunt got underway. Within minutes, local egg hunters helped pick the grounds clean of candy and treats. One hunter out of each grade group also took home a bicycle after finding a rare golden egg. View photos of the afternoon below. Tom Meeks, who is the Associate Director of the General Lew Wallace Study & Museum, helped direct egg hunters. Egg hunters lined […]

March 28, 2026 2

Local News

Crawfordsville awarded $750k grant for wastewater improvements

The City of Crawfordsville announced in a press release that they were awarded a $750,000 grant to replace its ageing digester lids used in wastewater treatment. The award, called a Community Development Block Grant, is given through the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs (OCRA). Digester lids are used to support the anaerobic digestion process that breaks down waste into nutrient-rich digestate, converting it into environmentally-friendly fertilizer and other agriculture byproducts. The lids have been in use for over […]

March 16, 2026 3

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Crawfordsville mayor appointed to national policy makers council

The City of Crawfordsville announced Mayor Todd Barton's three-year appointment to the American Public Power Association's (APPA) Policy Makers Council. Mayor Barton will join three other constituents representing Region Two, which encompasses the states of Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, Ohio, and Wisconsin. The Policy Makers Council of the APPA is made up of various elected officials from public power communities across the United States. They discuss issues twice annually in Washington, D.C., such as energy reliability, emissions reduction, and infrastructure investment. […]

February 12, 2026 6

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