Reenactor Barb Johnson, in her long black skirt, played a 19th-century teacher leading the original Pledge of Allegiance with visiting Central Middle School seventh graders, from left, Non Ishida, Yami Diaz and Madison Holmes, during the “159 Years of Bartholomew History” event at Bartholomew County Public Library in 2013.
From The Republic archives
Oct. 26
2013
For the first time, the Bartholomew County personnel policy handbook would include guidelines on the use of social media by county employees, and possible job-related repercussions, under a revision being considered by county commissioners.
1998
Area residents provided feed, hay and 200 gallons of water for 20 colts, ages four to six months, being transported from Canada to Lebanon Junction, Kentucky, when their horse trailer broke down along Interstate 65.
1973
A motorized mini-crane and plenty of manpower were needed as the first of four magnolia trees was planted inside The Commons.
