Crawfordsville Connection

Welcome back to another episode of Crawfordsville Connection! This week we dive in to learn more about the Market Street Railroad Crossing data that we have been collecting over the past year. Listen to learn more about some of the challenges that are present with the railroad crossing as well as both some more information about the qualitative and quantitative data that we have collected. This da...

Welcome back to another episode of Crawfordsville Connection! This week we are joined by Jim Amidon, Matt Salzman, Leann Parrish, & Kelly Taylor to discuss the $25 Million Lilly Endowment Grant that Wabash College received. This grant is a part of the Lilly Endowment Inc.'s College and Community Collaboration initiative. This grant will help Wabash College to support the non-profit organizations i...

Welcome back to another episode of Crawfordsville Connection! This week we have another monthly general update where we talk all things Crawfordsville from A to Z! Ever wonder what might be going on behind the scenes? This episode gives you that sneak peek into all the projects we have going on. Listen to this episode to learn about wayfinding, housing developments, park updates, community growth,...

Welcome back to another episode of Crawfordsville Connection! This week we are joined in the studio by Crawfordsville Police Department Assistant Chief of Police, Ryan Teeter, and Crawfordsville Fire Department Lieutenant, Justin Sparrow, to talk about the local Shop-with-a-Cop & Shop-with-a-Firefighter Programs. These community programs support our local youth who might need some additional suppo...

Welcome back to another episode of Crawfordsville Connection! This week we are joined in the studio by Kristen Latzke the Conservation Director from the Montgomery County Soil & Water Conservation District (SWCD). Kristen shares information about events, programs, and educational opportunities from the SWCD. Listen to learn more about the importance of conserving our natural resources and for more...

Welcome back to another episode of Crawfordsville Connection! This week we are joined in the studio by Fawn Johnson, Director of Parks & Recreation. Fawn shares with us all the activities & events happening this winter at the Parks & Rec. There are group fitness classes, gymastics for kids, trips for seniors, and more!  Sign up for Parks & Rec events here: https://crawfordsvilleparks.activityreg.c...

Welcome back to another episode of Crawfordsville Connection! This week we have another monthly general update where we talk all things Crawfordsville from A to Z! Keep listening to learn about wayfinding, street updates, park updates, community growth, economic development, and more! We have a lot of great things happening right here in Crawfordsville, check it all out! Yodel Community Calendar &...

Welcome back to another episode of Crawfordsville Connection! We're celebrating our 200th episode overall. This week Mayor Barton shares all about the history of this podcast from Mayor Time to Crawfordsville Connection. Listen more to learn all about our special guests, most listened to episodes, and more.  Yodel Community Calendar & News Feed:  https://events.yodel.today/crawfordsville   To ask...

Welcome back to another episode of Crawfordsville Connection! This week in the studio, we were joined by Sue Lucas from Crawfordsville Main Street and Stacy Sommer from the Chamber of Commerce. Stacy and Sue are here to help us get in the Christmas spirit with information about Downtown Party Night (November 25) and the Christmas Parade (December 3).  To get involved with Crawfordsville Main Stree...

Welcome back to another episode of Crawfordsville Connection! This week we are joined by our new Director of Fusion 54, Kelly Price! Kelly comes to this role with over 14 years of experience with the City of Crawfordsville. Listen in to learn more about Kelly, Fusion 54, and the 23rd Annual Sugar Creek Pie Run! To sign up for the Pie Run: https://crawfordsvilleparks.activityreg.com Yodel Community...

Welcome back to another episode of Crawfordsville Connection! This week we have another general update where we talk all things Crawfordsville from A to Z! Keep listening to stay up-to-date on our ongoing city projects such as parks, infrastructure, community growth, and economic development. We have a lot of great things happening right here in Crawfordsville, check it all out! Yodel Community Ca...

Welcome back to another episode of Crawfordsville Connection! This week we are joined by a variety of Wabash College guests to talk all about a few of the upcoming Wabash events that are open to the entire Crawfordsville Community. Coach Don Morel & Brent Harris join us to talk about he upcoming 129th Monon Bell Game. Julia Phipps and Jim Cherry share their excitement with us for the first musical...

Welcome back to another episode of Crawfordsville Connection! This week Mayor Todd Barton and Director of Operations and Community Development, Brandy Allen, take a walk through memory lane and give a high-level overview of accomplishments from the past 12 years. We cover topics such as quality of place, public safety, workforce development, housing, infrastructure and more! Yodel Community Calend...

Welcome back to another episode of Crawfordsville Connection! This week we are joined in the studio by Stacy Sommer & KyLee Risner from the Crawfordsville | Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce. They're here to get us in the Christmas spirit with all the information about their Christmas Auction and Christmas Parade! For questions about donations or the parade, reach out to KyLee Risner at krisne...

Welcome back to another episode of Crawfordsville Connection! This week we are joined in the studio by Samantha Swearingen and Lyndsey Sparrow from the Crawfordsville Fire Department - Mobile Integrated Health program. Samantha & Lyndsey share all about their programs: Project Swaddle, Project Bundle, Chronic Disease, QRT, and Aging in Place. Their team is doing great things to help bridge the gap...

Welcome back to another episode of Crawfordsville Connection! This week we have another general update where we talk all things Crawfordsville from A to Z! Keep listening to stay up-to-date on our ongoing city projects such as parks, infrastructure, community growth, and economic development. We have a lot of great things happening right here in Crawfordsville, check it all out! Yodel Community Ca...

Welcome back to another episode of Crawfordsville Connection! This week we recorded LIVE in the WBTV studio at Fusion 54. WBTV Students hosted and produced this video streamed production. They asked Mayor Todd Barton a number of professional and also fun questions that high school students want to know about being the mayor and about the City of Crawfordsville!  Watch the LIVE video stream on YouT...

Welcome back to another episode of Crawfordsville Connection! This week we are joined in the studio by Sue Lucas and Erin Azar from Crawfordsville Main Street. In this episode you'll learn about the Architectural & Engineering (A&E) grant program, updates on the Crawford Fountain at Marie Canine Plaza, and some information about upcoming improvements and events in downtown Crawfordsville! To learn...

Welcome back to another episode of Crawfordsville Connection! This week we are joined in the studio by Zach Anderson & Deborah Kochert from Humans United for Equality (HUE). Listen to learn all about their organization and the Celebration of Unity event on Saturday, September 16th from 4pm-8pm at Pike Place.  HUE is working hard to make our community a more welcoming and diverse place. Check out t...

Welcome back to another episode of Crawfordsville Connection! This week we have another general update where we talk all things Crawfordsville from A to Z! Keep listening to stay up-to-date on our ongoing city projects such as parks, roads, and economic development. We have a lot of great things happening right here in Crawfordsville, check it all out! Yodel Community Calendar & News Feed:  https:...

Welcome back to another episode of Crawfordsville Connection! This week we are joined by Dagny Zupin from Duke Energy to talk about how Duke Energy supports and services our community as well as what storm damage restoration from Duke looks like. Brandy Allen also joins us to give a mini update about the Wabash Avenue reconstruction project, Brickyard Nature Park, and Lincoln Park.  To get in cont...

Welcome back to another episode of Crawfordsville Connection! This week we are joined by Lori Curless from the Crawfordsville Regional Airport. Listen to this episode to learn more about the Airport and the upcoming Airport Day on Saturday, September 9th from 10AM-2PM. To pre-register for the free plane rides for ages 8-17: www.yeday.org   Learn more about the Crawfordsville Regional Airport call...

Welcome back to another episode of Crawfordsville Connection! This week we are joined by Larry Paarlberg, Jessica Bokhart, and Heather Shirk to talk about the weekend of August 25th-27th that's full of community events such as The Taste, the 10th Annual Ironman National Race, and the Finish Line Festival.  The Taste tickets can be purchased at The Carriage House at the Lew Wallace Study & Museum,...

Welcome back to another episode of Crawfordsville Connection! This week we have another general update where we talk all things Crawfordsville! Listen to learn all the most up-to-date information about our parks, roads, and economic development projects. We have a lot of great things happening right here in Crawfordsville, check it all out here! Yodel Community Calendar & News Feed:  https://event...

Welcome back to another episode of Crawfordsville Connection! This week we are joined by Brandy Allen and Megan Huckstep, Director of Planning and Building Services. Listen to this episode to learn more about Planning, Zoning, and Building Code Administration! Public Monthly Meetings  -Board of Zoning Appeals: Third Wednesday of each month at 7:00PM -Plan Commission: Third Tuesday of each month at...