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Historical society to recount Bloomington's connection to Sept. 11
3+ day, 14+ hour ago (615+ words) Bloomington Historical Society Museum curator Jean Bellefeuille displays one of the commemorative flags that is on display in recognition of the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks on the United States. Bloomington is hundreds of miles from Pennsylvania, New York…...
Historical Treasure: A legacy of labor
1+ week, 13+ hour ago (252+ words) Terre Hauteâs history of organized labor and socialist politics can often fly under the radar, but almost any in-the-know Hautean is aware of the name Eugene V. Debs, even if they might not be privy to the full extent…...
Lafayette marks July 4 with stars, stripes and 250 years of American history
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (58+ words) Lafayette celebrated Independence Day and America's 250th anniversary with live music, food, and a veteran salute. Mayor-President Monique Blanque reflected on 250 years of American freedom and histor... Lafayette celebrated Independence Day and America's 250th anniversary with live music, food, and a veteran…...
Intrepid missionaries and martyrs: The origins of Catholicism in Ohio, Indiana, Illinois and Michigan
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (909+ words) In this continuing series on the origins of Catholicism in the 50 states, we now turn our attention to the states of Ohio, Indiana, Illinois and Michigan. Before the Constitution went into effect in 1789, the new nation’s first organ of government…...
Painter to create Amelia Earhart mural in downtown Lafayette
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (708+ words) Audrey Johnson, in costume as Amelia Earhart, poses Tuesday with the wall the mural of Amelia Earhart will be painted on. Amelia Earhart is forever connected to Purdue. Soon, she will forever be pictured in Lafayette through a mural project....
Tornadoes in Illinois and Indiana leave residents grappling with damage
2+ mon, 4+ week ago (349+ words) WASHINGTON, June 13, (AP): Residents in tornado-ravaged areas in Illinois and Indiana were grappling with the damage to their homes and neighborhoods on Friday,... Tornadoes in Illinois and Indiana leave residents grappling with damage Thursday's storms ripped roofs off of buildings,…...
ByGone Muncie: The 'who' behind the Why Store
3+ mon, 2+ day ago (1070+ words) Many Munsonians over 40 probably know of the 1990s rock band “The Why Store.” The group formed here in the late 1980s and enjoyed regional popularity with a rabid local fan base. After two successful independent albums, The Why Store signed with MCA…...
Lafayette helped Americans turn the tide in their fight for independence – and 50 years later, he helped forge the growing nation’s sense of identity
4+ mon, 5+ day ago (472+ words) Matthew Smith, Miami University (THE CONVERSATION) America is nearing the 250th anniversary of its revolutionary birth, the Declaration of Independence. July 4, 2026, will mark a milestone – and a time for reflection. America divorcing France would have been news to Gilbert du Motier,…...
South Bend exhibition 'Moments That Made US' explores America's story - AOL
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (418+ words) SOUTH BEND — A new joint exhibition at The History Museum and Studebaker National Museum invites visitors to explore the defining experiences that shaped South Bend and how those moments connect to the broader American story. The exhibition, titled "Moments That…...
ByGone Muncie: 1893 was a wild year during boom times
3+ mon, 4+ week ago (971+ words) Over the years writing this column, I’ve occasionally faced criticism for focusing too much on the gas boom. I’m totally guilty of this. The gas boom era, roughly 1886 to 1910, is a fascinating study because of how dramatically it transformed Muncie…...