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A Fisherman’s Tall Tale

August 22, 2023

Oh, we could always just go ask Delbert Chin why he did it, but that would take all the fun out of it. You know. So we sat and sipped at the world dilemma think tank meeting of Everything Important…

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Monty H. Cranmore

August 22, 2023

Saturday, August 19, 2023 Monty H. Cranmore, 67, of Kokomo, Indiana, formerly of Connersville, passed away Saturday evening, August 19, 2023 at his home. Friends may visit from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. Friday, August 25, 2023 at Miller, Moster,…

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Spam E-Mail Takes Toll On Environment

August 22, 2023

Dear EarthTalk: Is it true that spam email takes a huge toll on the environment? If you are among the 92 percent of Americans who use email as a means of communication, you are a recipient of unsolicited batch emails…

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Trump And Hoosier Republicans … Well, It’s Complicated

August 22, 2023

By BRIAN A. HOWEY  The relationship between Donald J. Trump and Hoosier Republicans is, well, complicated. Last week, five days before a grand jury in Georgia increased the number of criminal charges for Trump to 91 felonies from 78, the…

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Duke Energy Partners With Local Nonprofits To Distribute Fans To Help Seniors, Low-Income Customers Beat Summer Heat

August 22, 2023

Summer temperatures often mean customers are looking for ways to beat the heat and Duke Energy is working with local nonprofit agencies to distribute critical relief for residents in need. The Duke Energy Foundation is contributing more than $90,000 to…

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Montgomery County Plan Commission Minutes

August 22, 2023

Wednesday July 26 The Montgomery Count Plan Commission met on Wednesday July 26, 2023. Those members present were Steve Canfield, Steve Loy, Tom Mcclamroch, Tom Cummins, John Frey and Tricia Herr arrived later. Staff members present were Marc Bonwell and…

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Montgomery County Board Of Zoning Appeals Meeting Minutes

August 22, 2023

Wednesday July, 26 The Montgomery County Board of Zoning Appeals met on Wednesday, July 26, 2023. Board members present were Steve Canfield, John Hedrick, Seth Howell and Tom Mcclamroch. Staff members present were Marc Bonwell, Dan Taylor and Don Orr.…

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Montgomery County Board Of Zoning Appeals Agenda

August 22, 2023

Wednesday August 23 10 AM 1S80 Constitution Row Crawfordsville I. Call To Order II. Approval Of July Meeting Minutes Ill. New Business: A. ZV2304 – Public Hearing Of Variance To The Setback Standards. B. ZV2305 – Public Hearing Of Variance…

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A Final Farewell to a Great Man, General

August 22, 2023

By: DeAntha Wright-Thornburg On Thursday last week, we took General Chastain home to rest beside his beloved wife, Marlene. The family walked behind the flag-draped coffin to Oakland Cemetery.  General Martin Umbarger, who served with Chastain, described him as a…

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Butch Discovers There Are No “Used Cars!”

August 22, 2023

By: John “Butch” Dale I purchased a new 2021 Toyota SUV two years ago. It’s a great vehicle, and should last a long time. My wife drives it to work, while I drive my old Mercury Grand Marquis. My old…

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