Looking Back – August 15

2009

A lightning strike was blamed for a fire than destroyed two Brownstown businesses, B&R Swap Shop and Flowers by Connie.

1994

One hundred gallons of diesel fuel spilled in the 700 block of Washington Street when a semi struck a concrete barrier.

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1969

Although declining to identify the location, solid waste disposal authority officials announced suitable property for a landfill and milling operation to serve the city of Columbus and Bartholomew County had been found and placed under an option for purchase.