Looking Back – April 8

Columbus graphic artist Adonna Combs created this poster for the 20th annual unCommon Cause, "The unCommon Cause Goes Platinum -- A Hometown Celebration," in 1995, the first poster for the fundraiser to be completely computer generated. From The Republic archives

2010

For the first time in the last few years, property tax bills were mailed to property owners before the April 25 target date.

1995

Columbus City Council unanimously adopted a new bicycle and pedestrian plan.

1970

Following a study of more than 500 other communities as possible sites for a major expansion of its manufacturing facilities, Cummins Engine Co. announced the plant would be built in the Columbus community.