Looking Back – March 12

2008

Columbus City Council considered rezoning a grass lot east of Bartholomew County Jail for the possible construction of an indoor sports complex.

1993

A proposal to expand newer sections of the county landfill near Petersville upward, called “overfilling,” was considered in an attempt to add life to the landfill.

1968

An official at the local Selective Service Board announced 13 Bartholomew County men would be included in the 48,000 men needed from the draft during April.