Looking Back – March 9

Nearly 100 women promoted International Women's Day by walking from Yes Cinema to the Third Street Bridge to throw stones into the water and recite the names of inspirational women in 2011. From The Republic archives

2011

Dozens of Columbus-area women marched in solidarity from YES Cinema to Third Street Bridge while Columbus North High School cheerleaders offered spirited chants and motorists honked in observance of International Women’s Day.

1996

Kathryn Armstrong was named to the volunteer post of Ethnic Expo chairwoman, succeeding the event’s founder, Barbara Stewart.

1971

At least 100 area citizens crowded into a House of Representatives meeting at the Indiana Statehouse to support a proposed Columbus College community college.