Looking Back – August 26

2008

To make up for a property-tax crunch brought on by state legislation, Bartholomew County Public Library Board announced a $550,000 cut in purchases of specialized magazines and directories and a freeze on new hiring.

1993

Three Columbus residents, Susan Wetherald, Barbara Jordan and John Badger, were selected to appear on the Hoosier Millionaire lottery show.

1968

A group of Rockcreek Township residents presented a petition to Bartholomew County Commissioners urging the board to close the county dump near their homes and construct an incinerator to help control problems with odor and rats.