Columbus North’s Biff Robillard swings during his high bar routine on Jan. 16, 1974, during a meet with Columbus East. Robillard placed second behind teammate Dave Roll. North won the meet, 124.72 to 73.43.
From The Republic archives
2014
The owner of Snappy Tomato Pizza offered to vacate The Commons if the city accepted a settlement offer. Larken & Co. LLC offered to pay the city about $18,000 to settle its debt in exchange for release of all liability in the rental agreement, then close and move out by Jan. 31.
1999
A baby was on hand at The Commons, where Bartholomew County Treasurer Sue Paris introduced herself as Republican candidate for mayor of Columbus. Paris’ 8-week-old great-niece, Emma Johnson, was the first baby she kissed after outlining her campaign platform.
1974
Despite a perfect 11-0 record, the Columbus North Bull Dogs dropped two spots in the Indiana boys high school basketball poll, placing 11th in the United Press International weekly rankings.
