Looking Back – August 31

Happy the Clown painted a balloon on Jessica Clampitt's face during the Street Fair in front of The Commons, sponsored in 1994 by Columbus Jaycees as a fundraiser for Columbus Boy Scouts. From The Republic archives

2009

A best-trick competition for bicycle, roller blade and skate board lovers highlighted the 10th anniversary and rededication ceremony of Jolie Crider Skate Park.

1994

Columbus North High School varsity cheerleading squad won the Indiana Cheer Camp Award for Excellence in the varsity leadership division during competition at DePauw University.

1969

J.C. Penney Co. officials announced detailed plans for an Oct. 1 opening of the new 60,630-square-foot department store in Columbus Center.