Looking Back: Aug. 14, 2023

Five-year-old Blake Moss shouted “defense” along with fellow participants in the Boomers Basketball Camp held at Foundation for Youth in 2013.

From The Republic archives

Aug. 14

2013

Columbus was one of just three cities chosen from among 20 applicants to receive the Primacy of Place Community Award given by Ball State University in recognition of the city’s arts district and dedication to fostering economic activity by improving residents’ quality of life.

1998

The 19th annual Gospel Music Festival attracted several thousand people to The Commons to hear multiple performances over the course of three days.

1973

Columbus police officials video taped segments of the X-rated movie “Last Tango in Paris” when it opened in Columbus then submitted the tapes to a county judge to determine if the movie violated the law.