News and Archive
Indiana Theater Begins New Chapter Under Local Family Ownership
October 1, 2025 - Washington, Indiana — A beloved downtown landmark is entering a new era as the Indiana Theater welcomes new ownership. Russ and Tonya Jordan, along with their daughter Phoebe, have officially taken over operations of the nearly 100-year-old theater, bringing fresh energy and a strong sense of community to the historic...
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Microelectronics Training Hub Opens at WestGate Tech Park
September 30, 2025 - ODON, Ind. — On September 29, 2025, the Indiana Uplands Microelectronics (ME) Training Hub officially opened at WestGate@Crane Technology Park, ushering in a new era of workforce development for the region’s microelectronics and defense sectors. Developed by Regional Opportunity Initiatives (ROI) in partnership with Reliable MicroSystems, the hub features...
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Montgomery’s Pocket Park Project Brings New Life to Downtown
September 29, 2025 - Montgomery, IN — The Town of Montgomery is transforming its downtown with the creation of the Montgomery Main Street Park, a vibrant pocket park designed to revitalize a previously underused gravel lot. This initiative is part of a broader effort to enhance community spaces and foster civic pride. The...
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Daviess County Courthouse Ribbon Cutting Celebrates Historic Renovation
September 17, 2025 - Washington, IN — Community leaders, residents, and local officials gathered in downtown Washington yesterday to celebrate the official ribbon cutting for the newly renovated Daviess County Courthouse. The event marked the culmination of a multi-year restoration project aimed at preserving the historic integrity of the courthouse while modernizing its...
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Daviess County Partners with USTF to Accelerate Development at WestGate@Crane
September 5, 2025 - ODON, IN — In a strategic move to streamline real estate development and attract high-tech investment, Daviess County has entered into a real estate agreement with the Uplands Science and Technology Foundation (USTF). The agreement, signed by the Daviess County Commissioners and approved by the Daviess County Redevelopment Commission on...
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Kratos Defense Broke Ground on $50M Hypersonic Facility in Odon
April 2, 2025 - ODON, Ind. — In March, 2025, Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. officially broke ground on its new Indiana Payload Integration Facility (IPIF) at WestGate@Crane Technology Park, marking a significant milestone in Indiana’s growing defense innovation sector. The $50 million, 68,000-square-foot facility will support the Multi-Service Advanced Capabilities Hypersonic...
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Officials cut ribbon on $3.1 million Commons project, multi-use venue creates new opportunity in Washington
November 7, 2024 - WASHINGTON – City, county and regional officials set the stage for continued revitalization and renewal of the Daviess County region with the official ribbon-cutting of the $3.1 million Commons facility in downtown Washington November 8. “The city of Washington has already taken several steps toward an energized downtown and this formal...
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Purdue inaugurates a new era at WestGate@Crane Technology Park
September 8, 2023 - ODON, Indiana - Establishing a new “permanent presence of Purdue” in the WestGate tech park region, Purdue President Mung Chiang joined with senior officials from NSWC Crane, Purdue University, and the Purdue Applied Research Institute (PARI) September 5 to announce the creation of a Purdue@Crane initiative. In a...
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Long-time Economic Development Professional joins DCEDC
August 3, 2023 - WASHINGTON, Indiana – Following a four-month national search, the Daviess County Economic Development Corporation (DCEDC) board has named industry veteran Robert Grewe as its new Executive Director. “We are pleased and excited to have a professional of the experience and caliber like Bob to now lead and...
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Daviess County Airport launches $1.5 million runway project.
May 15, 2023 - WASHINGTON, Indiana – Launching a “significant project to increase our capacity and regional competitiveness,” local elected officials and members of the Daviess County Airport Board were on hand May 16 to formerly inaugurate a $1.5 million project to lengthen the airport’s main runway. When finished, the main...
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