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This Day in History

This Day in History: May 8

Here's a brief look back in time for this day, May 8. In 1886, the first bottle of Coca-Cola is sold from a pharmacy in Atlanta, GA. The formula was concocted by Dr. John Pemberton, a local pharmacist who sold bottles of the mixture for five cents per bottle. While the Coca-Cola formula is one of the most guarded trade secrets, the first rendition is known to have contained a small amount of cocaine: an addictive drug that was once […]

todayMay 8, 2026

This Day in History

This Day in History: May 7

Here's a brief look back in time for this day, May 7. In 1824, Ludwig van Beethoven debuts Symphony No. 9 to a massive audience at the Theater am Kärntnertor in Vienna, Austria. At this point, he had completely lost his hearing years prior, and would be his final composition before passing away at the age of 56 in 1827. Symphony No. 9 is considered to be one of the best musical compositions ever written as modern composers continue to […]

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Community

PHOTOS: 2026 Montgomery County Courthouse Rededication

The Montgomery County Courthouse was rededicated Wednesday afternoon following last year's renovations. The structure was completed 150 years ago in 1876, where it was opened to the public in bombastic fanfare and festivities. It was dedicated for the first time in 1986 following the first set of renovations at the time. View photos of the rededication below. Members from the city, county, and Wabash College prepare to cut the ribbon. | Photo credit: Kurtis Broadstreet. County Commissioner Dan Guard speaks […]

todayMay 6, 2026

This Day in History

This Day in History: May 6

Here's a brief look back in time for this day, May 6. In 1935, in an effort to bring relief to the unemployed amidst the Great Depression, 32nd U.S. President Franklin Delano Roosevelt signs into law the Works Progress Administration. The program gave 3 million men and women jobs primarily in the public works sector, which helped build highways, landmarks, libraries, and schools. Other sectors included music, the arts, and historical records. In 1937, an airship carrying 97 occupants suddenly […]

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Local News

2026 Primary Election Results

Below are the results for the 2026 primary election in Montgomery County, IN. General Total Registered Voters: 25,179 Total Ballots Submitted: 4,082 Voter Turnout: 16.21% Republican Voters: 3,197 (78.32%) Democratic Voters: 885 (21.68%) County Elections Judge of the Superior Court 1 Republican Heather Barajas (100%) Judge of the Superior Court 2 Republican Daniel G. Petrie (100%) Prosecuting Attorney 22nd District Republican Jacob A. Moore (100%) County Auditor Republican Jennifer Andel (100%) County Treasurer Republican Morgan Biggs (100%) County Sheriff Republican […]

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This Day in History

This Day in History: May 5

Here's a brief look back in time for this day, May 5. In 1862, the Mexican army successfully pushes back against French forces during the Battle of Puebla despite being heavily outnumbered. This victory would unofficially mark Cinco de Mayo (or the Fifth of May) a day of celebration for Mexican heritage, though it's disputed to be more popular in the United States than Mexico due to overmarketing from beer companies. In 1961, Alan Shepard becomes the first American to […]

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Community

Courthouse to be rededicated following renovations

Montgomery County government invites the public to a rededication ceremony for the county courthouse on Wednesday, May 6, at noon. The courthouse, which is the county's third one to date, was undergoing renovations throughout 2025 and wrapped up by the end of that year. 2026 will also mark the courthouse's 150th anniversary since its completion in 1876. Designed by a former Confederate soldier named George W. Bunting, it has been the center for millions of cases ranging from horse thievery […]

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This Day in History

This Day in History: May 4

Here's a brief look back in time for this day, May 4. In 1886, a bomb explodes in the middle of Haymarket Square in Chicago during a peaceful protest. This followed the death of two demonstrators and hundreds more injured at the hands of Chicago police. The protestors mostly consisted of German and Bohemian-born migrants who demanded fair wages compared to their American counterparts. The aftermath of the Haymarket Riots left eight dead, dozens injured, and hundreds arrested. To this […]

todayMay 4, 2026

This Day in History

This Day in History: April 29

Here's a brief look back in time for this day, April 29. In 1945, approximately 32,000 prisoners are freed from the Dachau concentration camp, which is located near Munich, Germany. The 42nd and 45th Infantry Divisions and the 20th Armored Division of the US Army liberated the camp as the Nazi war machine goes into full retreat. Just before liberation, German guards forced 7,000 prisoners onto a death march towards the town of Tegernsee - a 17 hour walk through […]

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