Looking Back – August 5

2006

America’s “Drug Czar,” John P. Walters, director of National Drug Control Policy, met with U.S. Rep. Mike Sodrel, area prosecutors, police, sheriff and judges in Columbus to discuss taking control of the methamphetamine epidemic.

1991

Columbus Donner Park swimmers took fifth place in the 66-team Indiana Swimming Long Course State Age Group Championships at the IUPUI Natatorium in Indianapolis.

1966

Report of a plane crash east of Bakalar Air Force Base turned out to be a crop duster operating in the area.