Crawfordsville Connection

Welcome back to another episode of Crawfordsville Connection, this week we sit down with Elaine Chase and Linda Airey from FISH Pantry of Montgomery County to discuss the many ways the organization serves local families, from food assistance and clothing to household linens, volunteer opportunities, and community partnerships. To learn more about FISH visit their website: https://www.fishmontgomerycountyindiana.com/ or call (765) 362-FISH Yodel Community Calendar & News Feed: https://events.yodel.today/crawfordsville To ask any questions about this podcast or to submit topic ideas, please email Sarah Sommer at ssommer@crawfordsville-in.gov

Welcome back to another episode of Crawfordsville Connection! This week we are joined by Jessica McClamroch, co-chair for the Crawfordsville Strawberry Festival. This episode dives into all the information you need to know about enjoying the weekend! The Strawberry Fest will be held Friday, June 12 through Sunday, June 14th at the Historic Lane Place in downtown Crawfordsville! To learn even more about the Strawberry Festival, visit their website: https://crawfordsvillestrawberryfest.com/ Yodel Community Calendar & News Feed: https://events.yodel.today/crawfordsville To ask any questions about this podcast or to submit topic ideas, please email Sarah Sommer at ssommer@crawfordsville-in.gov

Welcome to a special re-release episode of the Crawfordsville Connection Podcast! In light of the continued progress surrounding the Market Street Railroad Crossing Project, we are re-sharing this important episode originally released following the breaking January 2025 announcement that the City of Crawfordsville was awarded funding through the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Railroad Administration Railroad Crossing Elimination Grant Program. As the City moves forward with the planning process for this transformational project, community engagement remains a top priority. Public open-house sessions are currently being held to provide updates, gather feedback, and answer questions from residents and stakeholders. The next public open house will take place on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, at 6:00PM at the Crawfordsville Career Academy, located at 2255 Phil Ward Boulevard. In this episode, listeners will hear more about the planning and development phases of the project, the data and research included in the grant application, and the next steps in the process. For additional project information, updates, and meeting details, visit www.CrawfordsvilleCrossing.com To ask questions about this podcast or submit future topic ideas, please email Sarah Sommer at ssommer@crawfordsville-in.gov.

Welcome back to another episode of Crawfordsville Connection! This week we recap the success of the Inaugural Mayor's Ball presented by C&F Fabricating in support of the Boys & Girls Club of Montgomery County. In addition to the recap, we have a special episode going over some of the City's most frequently asked questions. Who owns ____ property? What's going into the current Kroger building once the new store is open? Listen to this episode to learn more about some of our most popular questions. Yodel Community Calendar & News Feed: https://events.yodel.today/crawfordsville To ask any questions about this podcast or to submit topic ideas, please email Sarah Sommer at ssommer@crawfordsville-in.gov

Welcome back to another episode of Crawfordsville Connection! This week we are joined by Fawn Johnson & new Farmers Market Manager, Kristen Collins, to talk about the upcoming market season and the spring and summer Parks & Rec programming! Listen to learn all about the fun themed days at the market, adult softball leagues, and pool/splash pad updates! Apply to be a market vendor: https://www.crawfordsville.in.gov/DocumentCenter/View/1459/Farmers-Market-Vendor-Application Yodel Community Calendar & News Feed: https://events.yodel.today/crawfordsville To ask any questions about this podcast or to submit topic ideas, please email Sarah Sommer at ssommer@crawfordsville-in.gov

Welcome back to another episode of Crawfordsville Connection! This week we are joined by Jamey Goins, Ronald "Flip" Walters, and Kate Lindsay to talk all about the Human Library Event co-sponsored by Humans United for Equality (HUE) and the Crawfordsville District Public Library. The Human Library is an event meant to create a safe space where topics can be openly discussed between human "books" and their "readers". Event Details: Saturday, February 28th | 10AM-2PM Location: Crawfordsville District Public Library Free & open to anyone! Learn more about the event: https://www.huemoco.org/the-human-library https://crawfordsvillelibrary.in.gov/the-human-library-2026/ https://www.facebook.com/events/1198891895130836 Yodel Community Calendar & News Feed: https://events.yodel.today/crawfordsville To ask any questions about this podcast or to submit topic ideas, please email Sarah Sommer at ssommer@crawfordsville-in.gov

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! This episode dives into all of our current city projects - Listen to learn about upcoming projects, new retail opportunities, housing developments, and community updates. Yodel Community Calendar & News Feed: https://events.yodel.today/crawfordsville To ask any questions about this podcast or to submit topic ideas, please email Sarah Sommer at ssommer@crawfordsville-in.gov

Welcome back to another episode of Crawfordsville Connection! This week we are joined by Megan Huckstep, Planning Director and Brandy Allen, Director of Operations and Community Development for an in-depth conversation about the City of Crawfordsville's Unified Development Ordinance (UDO). In this episode, we break down what a UDO is, why the City is working to adopt one, and how it differs from the development code currently in place. We also walk through what changes residents can expect, who may be impacted, and the public approval process moving forward. To review the draft version of the Unified Development Ordinance: https://www.crawfordsville.in.gov/DocumentCenter/View/1369/1202026-Plan-Commission-Public-Hearing-Notice To reach out to Megan, you can contact her at mhuckstep@crawfordsville-in.gov Yodel Community Calendar & News Feed: https://events.yodel.today/crawfordsville To ask any questions about this podcast or submit topic ideas, please email Sarah Sommer at ssommer@crawfordsville-in.gov