Looking Back – August 25

Columbus East High School junior Nick Niespodziani played the xylophone while the Marching Olympians went through a routine together prior to the 1994 season opener. From The Republic archives

2009

A second parking garage of about 700 spaces, almost twice the size of Columbus’ first downtown parking garage, was set to open within the week.

1994

Less than nine weeks after a fire destroyed its facility and three months ahead of expectations, Sans Souci Inc. had a new home at 1851 State St.

1969

St. Anne Parish north of North Vernon celebrated the 127th anniversary of its founding.