Around Columbus
May 22
2011
Two people were rescued from the Driftwood River by the county’s water rescue team and three others made it to shore on their own after their paddle boat struck a tree and capsized.
1996
A committee was formed to study townwide garbage collection and a ban on all burning within Hope town limits in an ongoing effort to address an "unhealthy" situation caused by smoke and piles of trash.
1971
Ground was broken for construction of the first $220,000 town house units to be opened in about six months under the name of Flintwood North.
