Looking Back – January 15

Gilbert Bratton went on an ice-fishing expedition at Mill Race Park a few days before temperatures climbed into the 50s in 1995. From The Republic archives

2010

Columbus was being considered to become the state’s primary port to space under an Indiana House bill that would approve tax incentives for space-technology businesses.

1995

Columbus City Council approved a parking ordinance that would eliminate all parking meters, provide all-day leased and free short-term parking in prime areas and establish an escalating penalty schedule of up to $25 for parking violations.

1970

A final tally of contributions to the 1969 Firemen-Police Christmas Cheer Fund totaled $7,948.74.