Looking Back – September 2

From left, Alan Gilbert, Dave Vincent and Dick Smith were on grill duty during the tailgate party presented by Columbus East Booster Club before the start of the North-East football game in 1995. From The Republic archives

2010

Spotted and screened glass panes were installed to enclose the future indoor playground at the new Commons.

1995

Columbus East halfback Marcus Hunter led the Olympians to a 28-22 win with 196 total yards and three touchdowns in the annual rivalry game against the Columbus North Bull Dogs.

1970

Columbus property owners faced a record 1971 tax rate unless significant reductions were made in local and state budgets.