Looking Back – July 4

Tim Pratt and his children, Christopher, 2, and Alycyn, 8, enjoyed backyard fireworks in 1994.

2009

Thousands attended festivities that ended with “Rockstars and Stripes” fireworks at the annual Independence Day celebration presented by QMIX radio and Indiana Bank & Trust Co. at Columbus Municipal Airport.

1994

Passengers in a traffic accident west of Columbus were pulled from their burning vehicle by a couple who happened to be driving by, then left the scene before anyone could learn their names.

1969

At least 10 portable television sets worth $2,500 were stolen in a break-in at Vetter’s Home Entertainment Center, one of eight thefts or break-ins reported to Columbus and Bartholomew County authorities over the weekend.