Looking Back – June 29

Andy Shaw, 6, gave throwing pottery a try, with a little help from potter and art teacher, Jim Ponsford, at the Arkidsfest hands-on children's festival sponsored by the Visitors Center in 1995. From The Republic archives

2010

Nearly 30 days of rain in May and June created considerable hurdles for construction crews working on four Bartholomew Consolidated School Corp. schools.

1995

Seymour’s Central Pharmaceuticals was purchased by Schwarz Pharma Ag of Monheim, Germany, for $177.5 million.

1970

Helflen Memorial Park north of Columbus, the first county-operated recreation area, was dedicated in ceremonies attended by nearly 500 people.