Looking Back – January 30

2006

More than 200 people gathered in the Columbus North High School cafeteria to celebrate the Chinese New Year on the first day of the lunar calendar.

1991

Property tax rates in Bartholomew County climbed 7 to 29 percent under new rates approved by the Indiana Board of Tax Commissioners.

1966

The Rev. Ralph Newell, pastor at First Baptist Church, announced the Billy Graham Evangelistic Team would conduct a series of services, “Bartholomew County Crusade for Christ,” at Columbus High School’s Memorial Gym in the fall.