2007
Columbus Fire Department responded to more than 10 fires started by vandals in restrooms and dumpsters at Lincoln Elementary School, Columbus North High School and Donner Park.
1992
More than 300 Bartholomew County residents responded to The Republic’s informal poll regarding proposed Sunday hours at Bartholomew County Public Library with an overwhelming majority indicating they favored the building being open on that day.
1967
Purdue University announced it would offer 20 courses in Columbus beginning in the fall.