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Indiana man accused of shooting neighbor over lawn mowing dispute faces charges: Police
Law enforcement in Central Indiana arrested a man they said shot his neighbor over the weekend after an altercation between the men involving mowing the grass. The shooting took place in Browns Valley, an unincorporated community in Montgomery County about 55 miles northwest of Indianapolis, the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office reported.
Local Record: April 25, 2024
• Domestic disturbance in the 200 block of Knoll Circle — 12:18 a.m. • Train flasher malfunction at East Elmore and Anderson streets — 9:15 a.m. • Theft in the 1700 block of South U.S. 231 — 12:05 p.m. • Drug activity in the 300 block of...
Local filmmakers dive into Putnam County's Civil War history in 'A Generation at War'
It was another day at work for three old men as they gathered in the frosty cold to film. On the wooden steps of the playhouse, Alan Backler, 82, clapped the black-and-white film slate. The morning was 20 degrees. Filming the scenes would take hours. Backler felt alive. He and...
Local Record: April 24, 2024
• Operating a vehicle while intoxicated in the 1000 block of Corey Boulevard — 12:22 a.m. • Animal complaint in the 500 block of South Walnut Street — 9:29 a.m. • Animal complaint in the first block of Imperial Drive — 10:49 a.m. • Public disturbance in...
Local Record: April 23, 2024
• Child molest reported — 9:58 a.m. • Assault in the 1700 block of South U.S. 231 — 10:13 a.m. • Juvenile complaint in the 700 block of Wallace Avenue — 11:26 a.m. • Animal complaint in the 700 block of East South Boulevard — 12:05 p.m.
Goodrich, Frees plan energetic dance number
Darla Goodrich is the senior minister at First Christian Church in Crawfordsville. She has lived in Crawfordsville since August 2016 when she became the minister at First Christian. In her spare time, Goodrich loves to paint, run, hike, travel, camp, yoga, read and most of all, spend time with her...
Savvy Chic Salons opens in the downtown
The Crawfordsville/Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce welcomed Savvy Chic Salons to downtown Crawfordsville with a ribbon cutting ceremony during their grand opening. Savvy Chic Salons is a family haircare salon owned by stylists Melissa Jeffers and Penny Royer. Other stylists available are Patti Johnson, Emma Waye, Krystal Hunter and Michelle Phillips. Rhonda Pritchett is a stylist and a nail tech. Maitlin Pearson is a lash artist. The front desk is supported by Karen Smith and Catrina Thompson.
CCSC school board honored by state association
The Crawfordsville Community School Corporation School Board has been recognized by the Indiana School Boards Association with an Exemplary Governance Award for calendar year 2023 for demonstrating an outstanding commitment to professional learning and student success. “Our board’s commitment to attending regional meetings and professional development opportunities ensures they are...
Man faces attempted murder, battery charges
BROWNS VALLEY — A dispute in Browns Valley over grass clippings has left one man hospitalized and another man jailed on felony charges of attempted murder, aggravated battery, battery by means of a deadly weapon and battery resulting in serious bodily injury. Timothy Michael Florence, 53, 4689 W. Cross...
Crawfordsville Kiwanis Club
Members of the Crawfordsville Kiwanis Club were treated to an enthralling presentation by Christopher and Christina Hunt, authors of the book “Ghosts and Legends of Crawfordsville Indiana.”. The dynamic duo, also known as the co-founders of the Crawfordsville Paranormal Society, delved into the mysterious and chilling tales that have...
Chamber of Commerce welcomes Runnings
It was an exciting day for the Crawfordsville/Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce to hold a ribbon cutting ceremony for the grand opening of Runnings. Runnings is a home, farm, and outdoor store proving a large selection of quality merchandise at a competitive price with hometown-friendly customer service. Runnings values the...
Ask the Mayor: Crawfordsville’s Todd Barton on the region's new childcare center
This week on WBAA’s Ask The Mayor: Crawfordsville’s Todd Barton on the region's new childcare center. Mayor Barton calls the new facility, expected to add 124 seats next year, a “quantum leap forward” for the community. Plus, with READI grants now awarded the mayor discusses the challenges of deciding how those funds will be used.
State Road 341 to temporarily close near Hillsboro
HILLSBORO — The Indiana Department of Transportation announces a temporary closure of State Road 341 near Hillsboro. Beginning on or after Thursday, crews will be closing S.R. 341 between C.R. 20S and U.S. 136. During the closure, crews will be doing preventative bridge maintenance in the area. The closure...
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