Looking Back – July 17

Lisa and Frank White were among fairgoers who enjoyed "Power Surge," one of the most popular rides on the midway at Bartholomew County 4-H Fair in 2010. From The Republic archives

2010

Alice Curry, executive director of Columbus Indiana Philharmonic for 21 of the 23 years in its existence, announced her retirement.

1995

More than 400 people attended the Celebration ‘95 memorial service at Mill Race Park to honor those killed in the military service.

1970

Raw sewage forced out of the city sewage lines by rain water was identified as the substance that killed nearly all the fish in a mile-long stretch of Hawcreek.