Looking Back – April 19

2009

”Save The Commons Now” supporters kicked off their yellow petition drive to keep construction moving on the new building, with events at six locations around Columbus.

1994

Dry, windy conditions fanned brush fires that burned 10 acres near Ogilville, 25 acres and a motor home near Gnaw Bone and about five acres between Terrace Lake Road and Interstate 65.

1969

Hellen Ochs’ “Bird Lady” column began appearing in The Republic.