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The March meeting of Montgomery County Retired Teachers Association was held at the Crawfordsville District Public Library on March 13. Vice president Steve Frees led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag and Nancy Bowes gave the invocation including an Irish Blessing. A delicious meal of garlic chicken and rice, broccoli salad and lemon cake was served by Trish Schwabe.

• Domestic disturbance in the 1300 block of Mill Street — 2 a.m. • Domestic disturbance in the 1300 block of Mill Street — 4:32 a.m. • Trenton Brock, 41, Crawfordsville, was arrested on a charge of domestic battery - prior conviction — 5:22 a.m. • Property...

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind (WISH) — Hundreds of protesters on Thursday evening jammed into the Purdue Memorial Union where Michael Knowles was giving a speech. Knowles is a commentator for the conservative website The Daily Wire. Knowles called for the “eradication of transgenderism” while speaking March 6 at the Conservative Political Action Conference.

BOONE COUNTY, Ind. — Four people were injured in a three-vehicle crash near the Boone-Montgomery county line Tuesday afternoon, police said. Around 2:15 p.m., Boone County sheriff's deputies and Jamestown police officers responded to the area of the 47-mile marker on Interstate 74, near the Montgomery County line, for a report of a multi-car crash with a person trapped.

The identity of the man killed in a crash in West Point has been released. Identity of victim in fatal West Point crash released. The identity of the man killed in a crash in West Point has been released.

• Warrant served in the 200 block of Maple Street — 7:03 p.m. • Hit and run in the 800 block of Court Street — 8:10 p.m. • Adam Dale Gearld, 38, Crawfordsville, was arrested on two counts of possession of methamphetamine and possession of paraphernalia — 9:58 p.m.

Locals and visitors, save the date, and call your friends it's almost time to Mosey Down Main Street in Lafayette, IN!. Mosey Down Main Street has dropped its dates for the 2023 season! For the following dates:

Hazel Jo Elmore, a daughter, was born at 8:23 a.m. March 17 at Riley Maternity Tower, Indianapolis, to Joey and Kelly (Hayes) Elmore, Crawfordsville. At birth, she weighed 6 pounds, 15 ounces, and measured 19.3 inches. She was welcomed home by siblings, Asher Newlin and Gibson Elmore. Maternal grandparents are...

LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Franklin Heide is the man who was found dead Monday inside his pickup truck after it left the road and hit a tree near Washington and Walnut streets in West Point, Tippecanoe County Coroner Carrie Costello said. Heide, 61, suffered only minor scrapes and bruises from...

The Crawfordsville/Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce will have a State Legislative Breakfast at 9 a.m. April 15 at the Hoosier Heartland State Bank Success Center, 1623 S. US 231, Crawfordsville. The panel will consist of State Senators Brian Buchanan (District 7) and Spencer Deery (District 23) along with State Representatives...

LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Parents and community members expressed concerns over the past month about the Gateway to Hope program being relocated to 2300 Ferry St. and hoped county leaders would reconsider its relocation. They aren't reconsidering. “We have signed a contract with them (the Recovery Café), basically to occupy...

An 18-year-old Lafayette resident has been arrested and accused of pointing a gun at a McCutcheon high School student's car. Trevor E. Shuman, of the 4500 block of South 9th Street, was arrested and booked into the county jail Wednesday afternoon, according to a county police news release. A Tippecanoe...

These are just a few of the many comments received from the eighth grade students who attended the Reality Store on Monday. The Reality Store is an annual event facilitated by the Crawfordsville chapter of Business and Professional Women and hosted by the Boys & Girls Club of Montgomery County. Eighth grade students from the county’s three middle schools attend for a brief taste of what life will be like after graduation. Adulting seemed to be the byword of the day.

LAFAYETTE, Ind. (WLFI)- Greater Lafayette is booming and businesses are keeping up with the growth. Lafayette Economic Developer Dennis Carson says the businesses are adapting well to the progress. "As you know, greater Lafayette is growing quite a bit, so they're expanding to help meet that need," he said. Huston...

We’re off to a mild start Thursday morning but also a noisy start for some. Showers and storms have been moving through the area. Those in cities near Lafayette, Tipton to Muncie may have woken up to drenching downpours, frequent lightning and potential hail prior to 5 AM. That round of rain left Lafayette with nearly 1″ of rain, so far, for the day. Additional showers during the morning has now taken that total above 1″.

LAFAYETTE, Ind. — The Fowler Mansion likely will close its doors to the public later this year because of property taxes. Matt Jonkman, board president for the 1852 Foundation, pledged to keep the doors open for the restaurant and event site through the end of its current reservations. After that, the mansion built by Moses and Eliza Fowler in 1852 will close to the public.

I totally agree that it would be nice to get a Aldi store in Crawfordsville. I like the Kroger store, but I do disagree that if you live on a phone and everything you do involves a phone you get digital prices on items that the regular customer does not get. Everyone who walks into the store should be given the same price on any item in the store.

Are you college bound? Are you a graduating senior looking for financial aid options including scholarships and grants available at the federal, state and county level? Have you considered informational outlets for career education and advancement? You may start your search by looking at your degree program, local non-profits and community foundations or by asking for advice from your high school counselor or recruiter. Other options include college financial aid offices, professional associations for the discipline or area of interest, ethnic-based organizations, your employer, and last but not least, the Crawfordsville District Public Library Reference collection.

The man who shot and killed a woman outside the east-side Walmart was sentenced on Monday to 78 years in prison. Anthony Perez is being sentenced to 78 years in prison after shooting and killing his girlfriend on September 4, 2022.

WEST POINT, Ind. — One person was killed in a single-vehicle crash in Tippecanoe County Monday afternoon, police said. Around 4 p.m., Tippecanoe County Sheriff's Office deputies responded to the area of Washington and Walnut streets in West Point, Indiana, for a report of a crash. A preliminary investigation...