Looking Back – December 1

2006

After two failed votes, an overwhelming 87 percent of teachers voted “yes” to a proposed contract, ending a 17-month struggle over salary and insurance between Columbus Educators Association and Bartholomew Consolidated School Corp.

1991

Health officials warned area adults, particularly those vulnerable to the flu, to “watch out” because a strain of the virus causing 40-percent absenteeism among schoolchildren, and even closing some schools, had a history of knocking out adults as well.

1966

Kettles were placed on downtown and shopping center sidewalks as cash contributions to the Fireman-Police Cheer Fund rose to $737.70 with $5,762.30 remaining to reach the goal.