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Crawfordsville author to host book signing for Broken into Beautiful

Crawfordsville native and author Lucinda Crowe Layne will host a book signing for her newest release titled "Broken into Beautiful: God's Not Done Writing My Story". It will be at In His Time Books and Gifts at 113 S. Washington St. in Crawfordsville on Thursday, July 23, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. "The book was inspired by the amount of time I've spent in county jails as a curriculum writer and talking to female inmates," said Layne. "They've inspired […]

July 15, 2026 16

Community

SPECIAL: Principal of Hose Elementary reflects on past, looks to the future

WCDQ had the chance to stop by Laura Hose Elementary School to talk with its current principal Adam Welcher. Welcher is closing his second year leading the school as summer kicks off in a couple of weeks. Listen to the full interview below. To learn more about the Crawfordsville Community School Corporation, click or tap here.

May 12, 2026 3

Community

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

Local News

Intermittent lane closures on I-74 to begin Monday

The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) announced intermittent left lane closures on Interstate 74 between Crawfordsville and Brownsburg. Beginning on or after March 23, workers are going to install a cable barrier in the median between State Road 32 and State Road 267. It'll stretch across 27 miles, but work will only happen in one direction at a time for up to three miles. The work is expected to last until October, weather permitting. INDOT encourages drivers to use caution […]

March 19, 2026 5

Local News

Four suspects arrested following early morning ATM heist

Four suspects have been apprehended following an early morning ATM machine heist at the Fountain Trust Bank branch at 1700 E. Main Street in Crawfordsville. According to a press release from the City of Crawfordsville, the ATM machine was ripped from its concrete foundation at approximately 4:30 a.m. Sunday morning. The four suspects, who were identified as individuals from Louisiana and Texas, tried to force open the ATM using a stolen pickup truck. When all attempts were unsuccessful, the suspects […]

March 16, 2026 2

Local News

Cleanup of destroyed Mill Street church to begin

The City of Crawfordsville announced in a press release that it has reached an agreement with Greene Realty LLC regarding the site of the destroyed former One Way Pentecostal Apostolic Church on Thursday. The Montgomery County Superior Court 2 entered an Agreed Judgment in favor of the City, stating that a "nuisance condition exists" at the property, which is currently nothing but rubble. The site at 802 Mill Street was the scene of a massive blaze in late December 2024. […]

March 13, 2026 3

Community

Registration for Boys and Girls Club Spring Break Camp now open

The Boys and Girls Club of Montgomery County has opened registration for its 2026 Spring Break Camp. It'll take place from March 23 through March 27 at the Club, which is located at 1001 Whitlock Ave. in Crawfordsville. The Boys and Girls Club is now accepting enrollments for its Spring Break Camp. | Photo credit: Kurtis Broadstreet According to a press release sent by the Club, campers will "enjoy a variety of hands-on activities, including a mix of games and […]

March 12, 2026 3

Community

Friends of Scouting to host 5th annual Breakfast for Scouting

The Friends of Scouting in Crawfordsville invites the public to the 5th annual Breakfast for Scouting on Wednesday, March 18. It'll be held in the basement level of the Crawfordsville District Public Library starting at 8 a.m. The event serves as a fundraiser for its scholarship programs, which helps scouts attend summer camp and High Adventure Base activities. Mayor Todd Barton and guest speaker John Cary will be in attendance. Cary is the Chief Scout Executive and CEO of the […]

March 10, 2026

Local News

LIVE UPDATES: Fatal shooting in Milligan Park remains under investigation

Friday, March 6, 2026 9:57 AM: A confirmed shooting happened in Milligan Park around 10 p.m. Thursday night. According to FOX 59, a suspect was apprehended at a nearby fast-food restaurant shortly afterwards. Crawfordsville Police Chief Aaron Mattingly states that there is no threat to the community at this time. Updates will soon follow. Details on a potential victim are unknown at this time. 11:03 AM: Milligan Park remains closed as the investigation continues. Police are not allowing anyone on […]

March 6, 2026 3

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