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This Day in History

This Day in History: May 28

Here's a brief look back in time for this day, May 28. In 1830, the Indian Removal Act is signed into law by 7th U.S. President Andrew Jackson. This formally legalized the forced relocation of Native Americans from their tribal lands as the federal government expands into the southern and western portions of the growing United States. While the Act only enshrined the peaceful negotiation of transferring land - like many treaties signed before - it too, was violated by […]

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This Day in History

This Day in History: May 27

Here's a brief look back in time for this day, May 27. In 1937, the Golden Gate Bridge opens to the public in the San Francisco Bay. It was a concept once thought too impractical and expensive to bring, especially with its potential to hinder ship traffic to and from the essential waterway. However, after four years of construction, it was made into reality. Over 200,000 people either walked or roller-skated across the Californian icon. Vehicular traffic would be allowed […]

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Community

IN PHOTOS: 2026 Crawfordsville Memorial Day Service

Dozens gathered for the 2026 Memorial Day Service and Veterans Cruise-In Monday at the Veterans Memorial Park in Crawfordsville. View our photos taken from the event below. One of the many monuments dedicated to veterans. | Photo credit: Kurtis Broadstreet Part of the ceremony included a cruise-in, which featured eye-popping cars both from the past and present. | Photo credit: Kurtis Broadstreet. The Vietnam-era "Huey" helicopter is one of the Veterans Memorial Park's premiere pieces of military memorabilia featured. | […]

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This Day in History

This Day in History: May 26

Here's a brief look back in time for this day, May 26. In 1924, 30th U.S. President Calvin Coolidge signs into law the Immigration Act of 1924. Following World War I, Americans grew more suspicious of foreign powers potentially plotting to overthrow democracy. Their fears were sourced from the rise of communism, which began to spread across western Europe with the establishment of Vladimir Lenin's Soviet Union. To remedy this, the U.S. Congress began debating on how to discourage immigrants […]

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This Day in History

This Day in History: May 25

Here's a brief look back in time for this day, May 25. In 1787, the Constitutional Convention begins convening to discuss reforms in the newly-established democratic government. This was when the checks and balances model began to formulate as a means of ensuring fair and impartial governance between the legislative, judicial, and executive branch. By the end of the convention in September of that year, 38 out of 41 delegates voted to pass the supreme law of the land: the […]

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This Day in History

This Day in History: May 24

Here's a brief look back in time for this day, May 24. In 1883, the Brooklyn Bridge is opened to the public. This New York icon was the first bridge to be constructed over the East River, which prior to that had to be crossed by ferry. It didn't come without a price though, as dozens of deaths were attributed to its construction. Its original architect, John Roebling, was one of them when he dies of tetanus. The burden of […]

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This Day in History: May 23

Here's a brief look back in time for this day, May 23. In 1701, Captain William Kidd is executed by hanging for piracy and murder in Essex, UK. It is said that he has left behind buried treasure during his travels, which continues to be hunted to this day. In 1949, the Federal Republic of Germany (or West Germany) is formed as Cold War hostilities between the Soviet Union and western Europe intensify. At this time, Germany was a nation […]

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Community

MCCF awards Tina Martin with 2026 Volunteer of the Year award

The Montgomery County Community Foundation (MCCF) held its annual meeting Thursday evening at the HHSB Success Center in Crawfordsville. During the meeting, they recognized its board of directors and full-time staff; held regular business; and presented the 2026 Volunteer of the Year award. Out of 9 nominees, Tina Martin of FISH in Montgomery County was selected. Martin is also the director for the FISH Linen Closet. "I've loved to be able to help so many people. It's brought me a […]

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This Day in History

This Day in History: May 22

Here's a brief look back in time for this day, May 22. In 1859, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle is born. He was the creator of the famous fiction detective Sherlock Homes. In 1939, the Pact of Steel is signed, forming an alliance between Germany and Italy. Japan would join later during World War II.

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