Looking Back – December 30

Hector Martinez and Julie Pedigo added their origami cranes to a collection of more than 1,000 birds created by the combined fifth and sixth grade reading classes taught by Lee Arthur at Fodrea Community School in 1994. From The Republic archives

2009

Retail gas prices increased for the fourth straight day, the first time since October.

1994

The Salvation Army’s Red Kettle Campaign raised $31,791, an increase of $3,700 over 1993.

1969

Demolition of the Kaler Motel on the west side of National Road near 17th Street began to make room for a new McDonald’s drive-in restaurant.