Looking Back – August 2

2007

Construction of a downtown roundabout and the last step of roadwork along Marr Road contributed to a big hike in Columbus’ 2008 engineering budget.

1992

Police found 75 marijuana plants worth $112,000 growing in the basement of an Azalia home.

1967

Bogged down on agreement for a new contract, 116 members of the Sheet Metal Workers Union Local 503 went on strike against Vernco Corp. at 22nd Street and Cottage Avenue.