Looking Back – July 25

Mrs. Richard Rager of Denois Street and her daughter, Beth, modeled look-alike dresses in the family outfit category of the 4-H Fair fashion show contest in 1970. From The Republic archives

2010

County commissioners approved more than $8,000 to tint the windows of Bartholomew County Courthouse as new, higher buildings being constructed around it offered a view directly into courtrooms and offices, creating security concerns.

1995

After nearly a month on strike, 270 Diesel Workers Union members at Cummins Electronics Co. returned to work without a contract while negotiators worked to resolve the dispute.

1970

A “lion” reportedly seen roaming the area near Nashville turned out to be a large collie that had been sheared for the summer accept for her neck and the tip of her tail.