Tina McGrady

Hillsboro

Managing Editor at Journal Review

Journal Review editor; wife; and mom to three (very involved and busy) girls.

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City OK’s funds for trash truck - Journal Review

1 month ago | journalreview.com | Tina McGrady

Financing for a new trash truck for the city’s street department gained approval Monday. Crawfordsville City Council members voted 6-0 to approve the first reading of an ordinance making an additional appropriation of $79,913 to the city’s 2025 budget. The funds are for a lease payment on the new trash truck. Mayor Todd Barton told the council the truck was ordered two years ago and was recently delivered.
No issues with weather sirens - Journal Review

Mar 13, 2025 | journalreview.com | Tina McGrady

No issues were found locally following Tuesday’s statewide test of the outdoor weather sirens. The Montgomery County Emergency Management and Homeland Security worked in conjunction with the Montgomery County Central Communication Center to ensure the outdoor weather sirens were synchronized with the statewide test. “Everything went as planned, and we did not encounter any issues,” said Jessica Burget, the director of the MC Emergency Management and Homeland Security.
County adds carbon sequestration language to zoning code - Journal Review

Jan 29, 2025 | journalreview.com | Tina McGrady

Montgomery County Commissioners have added carbon sequestration language to the county’s zoning ordinance. On Monday, commissioners voted 3-0 to adopt an ordinance adding Article 21 to the local land use guidelines. Montgomery County Building Administrator Marc Bonwell said the purpose of Article 21 is to manage, regulate and administer carbon sequestration sites and surface impacts in the county.
Forever Froedge’s - Journal Review

Oct 16, 2024 | journalreview.com | Tina McGrady

Profile Posted Thursday, October 17, 2024 5:00 am Froedge's 700 Covington St. Crawfordsville, IN 47933 Loyal and Diana Bell have been “Hooked on Froedge’s” for decades. The longtime owners of the towing and auto and truck repair business at 700 Covington St. are retiring after 44 years. A retirement celebration is planned from 4-10 p.m. Oct. 25 at the business. Customers and friends are invited to share memories with the couple as well as enjoy food and drinks. Entertainment will be provided...
United Way ‘powered’ for 2024 campaign - Journal Review

Sep 16, 2024 | journalreview.com | Tina McGrady

The United Way of Montgomery County kicked off its annual fundraising campaign Friday with a golf scramble and luncheon at the Crawfordsville Country Club. Allison Huenemann, campaign chair and general manager of Crawfordsville Electric Light and Power, drew inspiration for this year’s Community Powered theme from past campaign chairs as well as the mission of her employer.
Board OKs street closures - Journal Review

Sep 11, 2024 | journalreview.com | Tina McGrady

Members of the Crawfordsville Board of Works & Safety met Wednesday and approved various street closures related to upcoming special events. The board approved a request from Deborah Kochert to close Pike Street at Pike Place on Sept. 21 for the 6th annual Celebration of Unity event sponsored by Humans United for Equality.
City advances pay raise proposals - Journal Review

Sep 10, 2024 | journalreview.com | Tina McGrady

City appointed officers and full-time employees can expect to see more money in their paychecks next year. On Monday, members of the Crawfordsville Common Council unanimously approved the first reading of a proposed ordinance that sets the salaries of appointed officers and employees for 2025. The proposed pay raise represents a 5% increase. The council also approved the first reading of an ordinance setting the salaries for the mayor, clerk-treasurer, and council members.
Chamber of Commerce recognizes local businesses - Journal Review

Sep 6, 2024 | journalreview.com | Tina McGrady

It was a night of celebration as the Crawfordsville/Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce recognized the accomplishments of several community members during the organization’s annual awards banquet Thursday at Stone Creek Lodge. The first of eight awards went to a teacher from each of the county’s three school districts.
Board of Works OKs special events, contracts - Journal Review

Aug 21, 2024 | journalreview.com | Tina McGrady

The Crawfordsville Board of Public Works and Safety met Wednesday and approved the use of Pike Place on Sunday for the Praise at Pike event hosted by Christ Church 180. The event, which features praise and worship music, is slated for 5-8 p.m. Pike Street will be closed from 1-9 p.m. that day. The board also approved a request from First United Pentecostal Church to close Walnut Street in front of 116 S. Walnut St. and a portion of a nearby alley from 5-8 p.m. Sept.
Bomb threat disrupts downtown Crawfordsville - Journal Review

Aug 19, 2024 | journalreview.com | Tina McGrady

A bomb threat Tuesday afternoon shut down a portion of downtown Crawfordsville for at least two hours. Sgt. Jeremy Piers, the public information officer from the Indiana State Police, said the Crawfordsville Police Department received a report of a bomb in a parked vehicle near the intersection of Green and Main streets. Officers closed several streets and evacuated people from downtown buildings, including the courthouse.