Looking Back – August 16

2008

Citing a likely remonstrance that could delay construction of a downtown parking garage needed for an influx of new Cummins employees, Columbus officials began looking into private funds to replace a $4 million public bond issue for financing.

1993

Festival of Lights organizers announced the fifth annual event would be highlighted by the first annual Electric Christmas Parade through downtown Columbus.

1968

Burglars who police said were probably drunk stepped around expensive office equipment and a television set to steal cigarettes and about $50 in change from vending machines at Bulldog Lanes north of Columbus.