Looking Back – March 15

2009

Bartholomew County Public Library reported a surge in use as the nationwide recession deepened, leaving local workers unemployed and families looking for ways to save money.

1994

Gov. Evan Bayh announced a $468 million state highway construction project, which would include the rebuilding of entrance and exit ramps and the Interstate 65 bridge just north of Taylorsville at a cost of $7 million.

1969

An undetermined amount of narcotics and about $1,000 in cash were taken in a break-in at Northside Drug Store on 25th Street.