Looking Back – September 14

2008

With $2 million already committed, supporters of A Cause in Common relaunched a community fund drive to collect the remaining million in the public-private sector partnership to rebuild The Commons. The drive was originally launched in May but was put on hold immediately after the June 7 flood.

1993

Four new restaurants were slated to open in the next few months: Grindstone Charley’s on Central Avenue, Applebee’s on 25th Street, Tapatio on Taylor Road and Miami Subs Grill and Kenny Rogers Wood Roasted Chicken in Columbus Center.

1968

Clifford United Church of Christ celebrated its 107th anniversary and the 100th anniversary of the denomination.