Looking Back – June 26

A gift from J. Irwin and Xenia Miller, 12 sculptured plastic horses designed by Nicola of New York City were installed in a ring around a tree near Richards Elementary School in 1970. From The Republic archives

2010

Second Baptist Church on 10th Street held special homecoming services to celebrate its 131st anniversary.

1995

Nearly 270 Diesel Workers Union members at Cummins Electronics Co. walked off the job following a midnight vote to reject a proposed contract.

1970

After only four days of operation, Air Commuter Service announced it would discontinue its bus service from Columbus to Weir Cook Airport in Indianapolis.