Looking Back – June 19

The heat didn't stop Issac and Michael Cheek from challenging each other to a brotherly "fight" with specially designed pillows and a mat during the annual Kids Fair at Mill Race Park in 1994.

2009

As part of its bankruptcy struggle, Chrysler agreed to honor its contract for Cummins Inc.’s midrange engines but canceled its contract with the local manufacturer to produce light-duty diesels.

1994

A record crowd estimated at 15,000 people flocked to the second annual Kids Fair at Mill Race Park despite temperatures in the mid-90s.

1969

The annual June “payday” for local government agencies and the county’s two school systems arrived with Bartholomew County Auditor Robert Westermeier sending out checks totaling more than $6 million.