2008
Area restaurants participated in the Rebuilding Columbus One Meal at a Time project, donating a portion of each meal served at a designated time to the Ecumenical Assembly to assist flood victims.
1993
Hartsville Volunteer Fire Department held its 41st annual festival, fish fry, flee market and concert.
1968
Because of budget cuts in Washington, all Bartholomew County post offices except Columbus and Hope faced the possibility of being closed in the near future.




