Around Columbus
Oct. 9News around Columbus and the surrounding area as reported on or about this date in the pages of The Evening Republican and The Republic 10, 25 and 50 years ago.2005
Alice Curry and David Bowden, executive director and conductor of Columbus Indiana Philharmonic, were named winners of the annual Patriot Awards by a local veterans group in recognition of their work and efforts in creating and sustaining “SALUTE!” concerts honoring veterans.
1990
Bartholomew County Emergency Management and Bartholomew-Brown County American Red Cross gave a program titled “Be Quake Awake” in Columbus in an effort to educate locals about the dangers of and best response to earthquakes.
1965
Total unemployment claims in the Columbus area increased by 27 from the week before, for a total of 229, 173 fewer than received during the same week in 1964.
