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Karl Henry Moser and Mary Joan Hunsicker Moser
Long-time Montgomery County residents, Karl and Joan spent their last few years living in Lowell, Michigan. Throughout their rich lives, they resided in many states, including North Carolina, Kentucky, Georgia, and Florida. Although they enjoyed community and collected deep friendships everywhere, they considered Indiana their home. Joan passed away Dec....
Wabash posts Dean’s List
Wabash College has announced that 12 Montgomery County students are on the Dean’s List for the spring 2024 semester. They are: Owen Bennett, Drake Hayes, Trevor McKinney, Landon Timmons, Brady Largent, Jonathon Young, Aidan Mason, Gerald Hutson, Gabrien Smith, Noah Barnhart, Oscar Jacome Huesca, Jack Pendleton and Brecken Hardy.
Donation Helps With Signage
Veterans Memorial Park Board Members Mark Eutsler and John Douglas, Montgomery County Visitors and Convention Bureau Board Members Darren Hass, Casey Hockersmith and Jessica Harris, MCVCB Executive Director Heather Shirk, VMP President Kevin Cobb, and VMP Vice President Mike Spencer celebrate the bureau’s $5,000 grant for the fabrication, installation and space lease in the Indiana Department of Transportation’s Tourist Oriented Directional Signs program. VMP signage will be installed near Interstate 74 Crawfordsville exit ramps later this year. VMP is organized as a not-for-profit corporation and is recognized as tax-exempt by the IRS under Section 501(c)(3). Its mission is “Honoring All Veterans.” Various parts of the park and its operation are available for sponsorship and underwriting, including purchasing bricks surrounding the center monument. Engraved bricks will recognize veterans and those who support veterans. More information is available on the park’s Facebook page — “Veterans Memorial Park – Crawfordsville.”
Register now for golf scramble
The United Way in Montgomery County Golf Scramble is scheduled for Sept. 13 at the Crawfordsville Country Club, 3272 Country Club Road. Breakfast served at 7:30 p.m. and shotgun start at 8 a.m. Sign up to play, sponsor or both by visiting online at https://uwlafayette.org/montgomery/golf2024/.
Local Record: Aug. 15, 2024
• Traffic pursuit at the 24 mile-marker of eastbound Interstate 74. Sheriff’s deputies also responded — 3:30 a.m. • Forgery/counterfeiting in the 800 block of Lafayette Road — 10:07 a.m. • Domestic disturbance in the 200 block of Vance Street — 11:09 a.m. • Drug activity...
Local Record: Aug. 14, 2024
• Domestic disturbance in the 300 block of Coachlight Drive — 2:10 a.m. • Prowler in the 900 block of West Main Street — 2:56 a.m. • Stalking in the 400 block of North Grant Avenue — 9:02 a.m. • Drugs or drug paraphernalia found in the...
Local Record: Aug. 10, 2024
• Property damage crash at West Jefferson and South Walnut streets — 8:16 a.m. • Vandalism in the 1700 block of South U.S. 231 — 9:36 a.m. • Drugs/drug paraphernalia found in the 700 block of South Washington Street — 12:01 p.m. • Personal injury crash at...
Local Record: Aug. 9, 2024
• Juvenile complaint in the 1300 block of South Elm Street — 10:05 a.m. • Breaking and entering in the unit block of Circle Drive — 3:03 p.m. • Vandalism in the 100 block of West Chestnut Street — 6:22 p.m. • Operating a vehicle while intoxicated...
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MCU garners seventh place at Indiana State Fair
Montgomery County United Marching Band concluded its finest season to date with a seventh-place finish at Friday’s Indiana State Fair Band Day. The ranking is the highest finish MCU has achieved in its short history. Not since Southmont High School finished seventh in 1988 has a county band finished...
Local Record: Aug. 8, 2024
• Drug activity in the 1700 block of Lafayette Road — 8:36 a.m. • Pursuit at the 37 mile-marker of eastbound Interstate 74 — 8:37 a.m. • Julian Esneider Sanchez-Silva, 35, was arrested on charges of resisting law enforcement and speeding— 9:33 a.m. • Sexual assault reported...
Library and museum unveil a new look
For the past several months, the Crawfordsville District Public Library and Carnegie Museum of Montgomery County have been working with Indianapolis-based 1909 Digital to redesign the library’s website, create a brand new site for the museum and design meaningful and modern new logos for each. We are happy to announce that both websites are now live and ready to explore.
Local Record: Aug. 7, 2024
• Public disturbance in the 1800 block of Indianapolis Road — 8:40 a.m. • Assault in the 4400 block of North C.R. 625E — 12:59 p.m. • Property damage crash at 1485 S. Grant Ave. — 6:14 p.m. • Public disturbance in the 2000 block of Dogwood...
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