Posts by The Paper of Montgomery County
Speech Marks 81st Anniversary of Ernie Pyle’s Death
Photos courtesy Andy Chandler Speech Marks 81st Anniversary of Ernie Pyle’s Death One of the most famous war correspondents in U.S. history was Indiana’s Ernie Pyle. His work during World…
Read More04-22-26
MUGGED ON MY BIRTHDAY!
Last month, I celebrated my 79th birthday. My wife and son tried to find me the perfect gift. But I am a very difficult person to shop for. I know…
Read MoreJuuuuust A Bit Outside . . .
BY THE NUMBERS By The Numbers, a look at what’s in the news . . . by the numbers. These are just numbers, not suggestions that they mean more or…
Read More1,000 Books
Photo courtesy Crawfordsville District Public Library Rosalee Barclay, age 5, has completed the Crawfordsville District Public Library program “1,000 Books Before Kindergarten”. She is the daughter of Nikki and Steve Barclay.…
Read MoreIf You Don’t Have A Photo to Prove It . . .
Photos courtesy Andy Chandler Combat photographer Dickey Chappelle advised journalists that: If you can’t prove it happened with a picture, it didn’t happen. Fall is a fun time to be a photographer; it’s as if nature is a canvas backdrop for a cornucopia…
Read MoreButch Deals With Drunk Drivers
During the years I served as a deputy sheriff, I worked the night shift the majority of time. Even after being elected sheriff, I decided to work the road…
Read More04-20-26
Strawberry Festival Queen to be Crowned Saturday
Strawberry Festival Queen to be Crowned Saturday The 21st annual Strawberry Festival Queen Program along with the 19th annual Junior Royalty Contest will take place Saturday at Crawfordsville High School.…
Read MoreSpend a Day Helping the General
On Saturday, April 25, history buffs, community leaders and preservationists will aid in the maintenance and restoration of numerous sites as part of Park Day, the American Battlefield Trust’s annual…
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