Looking Back – April 25

2009

Because fewer construction jobs were available and builders were more competitive, the low bid to build a new wastewater treatment plant in Columbus was $41.3 million, about $25 million less than the $66.4 million estimate.

1994

More than 2,000 walkers raised $71,000 to benefit the 13th annual March of Dimes Walk America fundraiser.

1969

A total of 611 donors gave 562 pints of blood, second only to the 591 pints contributed in January, at the American Red Cross Bloodmobile at Cummins Engine Co.