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Crawfordsville, Montgomery County receives $1.2 million combined in grants for road improvement projects

Indiana Gov. Mike Braun and representatives of INDOT stopped by the Montgomery County Government Center Tuesday morning to award a portion of this fiscal year's Community Crossings grant money to communities in west central Indiana. The Community Crossings program, which started in 2016, awards Indiana cities, towns, and counties grant money to help fund road infrastructure and maintenance projects. Montgomery County received $1 million, and the City of Crawfordsville received $213,702.50. WCDQ's Dave Long and Kurtis Broadstreet were there at […]

June 30, 2026 4

Local News

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 […]

May 20, 2026 6

Local News

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 […]

May 19, 2026 6

Local News

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

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

Plan commission offers unfavorable recommendation for county solar project

The Montgomery County Advisory Plan Commission offered the County Commissioners an unfavorable recommendation on a vote of 6-2 for rezoning a parcel of land in southern Madison and northern Union townships Tuesday night. The proposal recommended the potential construction of an industrial solar farm between 550 N and 900 N, promising to deliver clean energy to around 32,000 homes. It'd encompass about 2,000 acres of farmland, which was agreed to be leased by nine landowners. A crowd gathers in the […]

March 10, 2026 23

Local News

Single-vehicle crash on I-74 leaves one dead

The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office is currently investigating a fatal crash that occurred Monday morning. It happened near the 27 mile-marker on Interstate 74 near Waynetown. According to the release, deputies arrived at a single-vehicle crash around 9:15 and discovered that the driver’s 2002 Suzuki XL-7 crossed through the median into both lanes of westbound traffic, and rolled into a ditch. The vehicle’s sole occupant, 18-year-old Kinsley L. Gruss of Greenfield, IN, was pronounced dead at the scene. The crash […]

March 3, 2026 3

Local News

Final 2026 midterm candidacy filings released

The Montgomery County Clerk's Office released the complete list of declared candidates for the local 2026 midterm elections Friday. There are dozens of different district, county, city, and township offices up for grabs this season. Primaries for the State of Indiana will begin on Tuesday, May 5th. Voter registration closes on Monday, April 6th. Learn more about local elections on the Clerk's Office website by clicking or tapping here. View the full list of declared candidates below: To learn more […]

February 6, 2026

Community

MoCo Women to serve breakfast during Lent

Montgomery County Women will serve breakfast meals at various churches during Lent. The season will begin on Ash Wednesday, which will be on February 18th this year. Each breakfast will begin serving at 8 a.m., with a service following at 8:45. Below is the complete schedule: Saturday, February 21st Location: St. Bernard Catholic Church (1306 E Main Street in Crawfordsville) Saturday, February 28th Location: New Market Christian Church (302 S 3rd Street in New Market) Saturday, March 7th Location: First […]

February 4, 2026 1

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