Looking Back – Dec. 17

Edinburgh’s Bryan Burton (12) and South Decatur’s Mark Campbell (20) vie for a rebound during Dec. 16, 1975’s game near Westport.

2015

The $6.2 million Indiana Avenue expansion and renovation, the first major city-sponsored public improvement project in East Columbus in more than 65 years, was completed.

2000

Firefighters and volunteers delivered holiday cheer to more than 600 children, compliments of the Firemen’s Cheer Fund. About 250 families received toys, food baskets, bicycles and more.

1975

A total of $508,903 was disbursed to member agencies from the Bartholomew County United Way, which included the Bartholomew County Chapter of the American Red Cross, Hoosier Trails Council of the Boy Scouts of America, Children, Inc., Family Service Inc. and Foundation for Youth.