2009
Zaharakos and Bush Farm Enterprises received the state’s Century Award and Half Century Award, respectively, in recognition of their longevity and community service.
1994
Twenty of 23 Republicans running for office in the Bartholomew County area won their races.
1969
A giant-size picture of nationally recognized Purdue University quarterback Mike Phipps, a Columbus native and former student at Columbus High School, replaced a picture of North Christian Church on the Chamber of Commerce billboard on State Road 46 west of Columbus.
