Nick Albertson was Olympian orange from his head down in support of Columbus East at the annual crosstown football rivalry between his school and the Columbus North Bull Dogs in 2013.
From The Republic archives
Sept. 15
2013
Bartholomew County 4-H Fairgrounds was the setting for the annual three-day Columbus Scottish Festival featuring sheepdog trials, Highland dancing, athletic competitions, music, storytelling, clan histories and whiskey tasting.
1998
Columbus Indiana Philharmonic recorded its first compact disc and was featured on National Public Radio’s “Pipe Dreams” show on WFIU.
1973
To ensure “prompt and proper medical care” for all, Bartholomew County Hospital began staffing the emergency room with on-site physicians around the clock for the first time.
