Looking Back – September 18

2007

Almost no rain and an increase in grass and field fires promoted local officials to enact a ban on open burning.

1992

City Engineer David Hayward announced the city’s plan to install a four-way stop at Middle Road and Poshard Drive which had been the scene of three traffic deaths since the intersection opened in October 1985.

1967

Columbus Mayor Eret Kline was blasted for giving some Republican headquarters workers “courtesy cards” for free parking in downtown.