Looking Back – February 28

Columbus North High School senior Jeremy Robertson spent more than an hour painting his face, chest and legs so he could cheer the Bull Dogs to a 77-40 victory over Edinburgh in the 1996 North Sectional. From The Republic archives

2011

The third annual D’Vine Winter Wine and Beer Festival, a fundraiser for Developmental Services Inc., was held at Bartholomew County Fairgrounds.

1996

The Columbus North Bull Dogs and Columbus East Olympians were set to meet in the final game of the North Sectional after defeating Edinburgh and Waldron, respectively.

1971

The tower of St. Bartholomew Catholic Church was extensively damaged by a lightning bolt.