Around Columbus
April 24
2011
For the 12th time since 2000, Columbus East High School’s fine arts, science and social studies Academic Teams earned the right to compete in the state championships at Purdue University.
1996
Tipton Lakes Co. sold land on the northeast corner of Goeller Road and Oakbrook Drive to the city for $1 for the development of Oakbrook Park.
1971
Cummins Engine Co. began renovation of the oldest part of the company’s Columbus engine plant at 1000 Fifth St., including construction of a 130,000-square-foot manufacturing building.