2011
The testing of more than 30 homes near the former Arvin plant along Central Avenue revealed safe in-home levels for two chemical toxins, however, eight homes showed elevated levels of perchloroethylene and trichloroethylene in the ground beneath their basement floors.
1996
Columbus came to a standstill following a storm that brought the year’s total snowfall to 24 inches — 6 inches more than the usual total for an entire year.
1971
A committee of 12 adults and nine students was formed to screen names suggested by high school and junior high school students as well as the public for the second high school to be built in Columbus.
