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Neighbor accused of shooting man mowing near property line in Montgomery County
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Indiana — A man is accused of shooting his neighbor, who was mowing near the property line of their Montgomery County homes. According to police, deputies were called Sunday, April 21 to County Road 475 West in Browns Valley. Officers found a 55-year-old man wounded. Police said...
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...
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.
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.
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.
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...
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...
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...
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...
Waveland Strong plans Fifth Annual Progressive Dinner
WAVELAND — Come take a walk down memory lane. Relive some old memories. Waveland Strong will be hosting the Fifth Annual Progressive Dinner featuring Angela Riccio Comedienne from 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. May 4. Participants will make five local stops through Waveland enjoying food, drinks and entertainment. This...
Local Record: April 20, 2024
• Operating a vehicle while intoxicated in the 800 block of South Washington Street — 1:21 a.m. • Public disturbance in the 400 block of Waynetown Road — 8:43 a.m. • Property damage crash at 1834 S. U.S. 231 — 8:45 a.m. • Animal complaint in the...
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