Looking Back – October 17

2007

Rezoning that would allow construction of energy-efficient townhouses at 11th and Jackson streets cleared its first hurdle, the Columbus City Council.

1992

A re-created Mill Race Park was dedicated in a day-long event of music, activities and performances.

1967

Nancy Jurgemeyer of Maple Street, a senior at Indiana University, placed second in the Miss Columbus USA contest in Columbus, Ohio, the third year in a row the entrant from the Hoosier Columbus narrowly missed the top honor in the contest.