Community Corner
🌱 See what kept Crawfordsville police and firefighters busy on Monday
Be sure to catch Festival of Quilts 2026 on the Crawfordsville Patch calendar
Morning Crawfordsville! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- See what kept Crawfordsville police and firefighters busy on Monday
- When and where Kiwanis' beloved Pancake Day is finally returning
Also on today's calendar: Festival of Quilts 2026 and 8 more events.
Today's riddle: When geese fly, one side is longer than the other. do you know why that is ? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Couple of thunderstorms, with a high of 89 and low of 68 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Friday: Mostly cloudy and humid, temps: high: 80, low: 64.
- Saturday: Warmer with clouds and sun, with a high of 89 and low of 69 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Local Record: Sept. 16, 2026 (journalreview.com) — Crawfordsville's latest local record details Monday's police calls, county arrests, crashes, and fire/EMS runs across city streets and nearby towns. From juvenile complaints and domestic disturbances to medical calls and a coroner response, it offers a snapshot of the day's public safety activity affecting residents throughout Montgomery County. 
• Kiwanis Pancake Day returns (journalreview.com) — Crawfordsville residents can once again enjoy Kiwanis Pancake Day in person on Oct. 1 at the Boys & Girls Club of Montgomery County, with all-you-can-eat pancakes and sausage. The long-running fundraiser supports local youth programs and the Boys & Girls Club, and organizers hope the revived fall event will reconnect families with a beloved community tradition.
📸 Around Crawfordsville
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Crawfordsville
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★ Featured events ★
- Festival of Quilts 2026 →
St Andrew United Methodist Church, 4703 N 50 W, West Lafayette
9:00 am
Saturday September 19
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Other local events
- Olivia Overpeck →
The Marie Canine Plaza at Crawford Place, 212 E Main St, Crawfordsville
11:30 am - North Montgomery Middle vs Western Boone Jr/Sr Stars →
North Montgomery Middle School, 482 W 580 N, Crawfordsville
5:00 pm - NMMS Vs. Lebanon Middle School →
North Montgomery Middle School, 482 W 580 N, Crawfordsville
5:30 pm - Board of Public Works Meeting →
City Hall, 2nd Floor Council Chambers, Crawfordsville
10:00 am - Historic Preservation Commission →
City Hall, 2nd Floor Council Chambers, Crawfordsville
5:00 pm - Board of Public Works Meeting →
City Hall, 2nd Floor Council Chambers, Crawfordsville
10:00 am - North Montgomery Middle vs Crawfordsville Middle School →
North Montgomery Middle School, 482 W 580 N, Crawfordsville
5:30 pm - Delphi Community at North Montgomery →
North Montgomery High School, 5945 US 231 N, Crawfordsville
5:30 pm - Crawfordsville Oktoberfest →
Crawfordsville IN
4:00 pm - NMMS vs. Lafayette Christian School →
North Montgomery Middle School, 482 W 580 N, Crawfordsville
5:30 pm
Friday September 18
Tuesday September 22
Wednesday September 23
Wednesday September 30
Thursday October 1
Saturday October 3
Monday October 5
📣 Crawfordsville Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Tennis (Boys V) - Attica
Fountain Central
4:30 pm - Volleyball (Girls V) @ Covington
Covington
6:00 pm
Thursday September 17
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- A One-Stop Shop is open today in Henry County to assist storm survivors.
Representatives from local, state and federal agencies are available to provide in-person support, answer questions and help homeowners and renters… (Nextdoor )
- Lakeside Book Company posted a job opening for Maintenance - Equipment Technician 1 in Crawfordsville. Apply here.
- Acuity Brands, Inc. posted a job opening for Assembly Cell Operator in Crawfordsville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Crawfordsville here.
🗞 Nearby News
Ladoga
- Local Record: Sept. 15, 2026 (journalreview.com)
Lebanon
- Shein expands U.S. fulfillment network with 737,000-square-foot Indiana warehouse (digitalcommerce360.com)
- Facing federal suit, Indiana Teen Challenge shuts down home for girls (roysreport.com)
- Boone County Lawmakers: Local Students Encouraged to Apply for House Internship (boonecountydailynews.com)
Ok Crawfordsville! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: because there are more geese on that side (Thank you jo L. for sending it in!)
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