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Touchstone To Our Past

August 8, 2023

The other night it was hot. Hot during the day, hot at night. Heat seems to define this time of year for us, in many ways. But in spite of that, after a day in the outdoors, we built a…

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Giving Multiplied With School Supplies For Children Overseas

August 8, 2023

As the school year approaches, shoebox packers are making use of back-to-school prices to purchase gifts and essential items for children in need around the world. Residents in Crawfordsville​ are collecting school supplies, along with personal care items and fun…

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Preparing for the trial (and election) of the millennium

August 8, 2023

By BRIAN A. HOWEY After reluctantly coming out of retirement to lead a fledgling nation, in 1796 President George Washington gave up power, which at that point in human history had been unthinkable. In his “Farewell Address” he warned that…

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National Dog Month: Everything Dogs

August 8, 2023

By:  Stephanie Morrissette Man’s best friend is celebrated every year in August. Dogs provide unlimited joy and companionship, wagging tails, and wet kisses. I can remember all the dogs that have blessed my life throughout the years, and I thought…

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In Wake Of Yellow Collapse, Can Trucking Get Greener?

August 8, 2023

Dear EarthTalk: Is the widely publicized failure of Yellow Trucking actually an opportunity for the U.S. trucking industry to reduce its carbon footprint? While no one likes to see companies fail and people lose their livelihoods, some environmental advocates do…

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Becky S. Lietz

August 8, 2023

April 11, 1952, Friday, August 4, 2023 Becky S. Lietz, 71, of Crawfordsville, IN, formerly of Tuscola, IL, passed away Friday afternoon, August 4, 2023 at Whitlock Place Senior Living, Crawfordsville. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10…

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Crawfordsville District Public Library Board Of Trustees Meeting Notice and Agenda

August 8, 2023

August 10, at 4 p.m. Conference Room Upcoming board meetings September 14, 2023 – 4:00 p.m. (2024 budget hearing) October 12, 2023 – 4:00 p.m. (2024 budget adoption) November 9, 2023 – 4:00 p.m.

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Crawfordsville Council Committee Meeting Agenda

August 8, 2023

August 7 at 6 p.m. I. Fiscal Affairs A. Ordinance Authorizing The City Of Crawfordsville To Issue Its “Taxable Economic Development Revenue Bonds, Series 2024 (Arbor Housing Project)” And Approving And Authorizing Other Actions In Respect Thereto B. A Resolution…

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Montgomery County Wins 10th At State Fair Band Day

August 8, 2023

By Betsy Reason Montgomery County United Marching Band & Guard earned 10th place in Friday’s Indiana State Fair Band Day presented by Music Travel Consultants and Paige’s Music. Montgomery County United Marching Band & Guard features 75 members of band…

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Luke Get’s A Bike!

August 8, 2023

Crawfordsville resident Luke Rice is a 15-year-old boy with a sweet and happy spirit who enjoys wearing hats and watching people.  At seven days old Luke had open heart surgery due to a heart defect at birth. At 6 months…

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