Looking Back – October 18

Evan Martinez, 5, reached for his choice of apples during the 20th annual cider press hosted by Chuck and Janet VanNatta at their home near Petersville in 2010.  From The Republic archives

2010

Bud Herron of Columbus was named the 2010 Indiana CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate) Volunteer of the year.

1995

Elder-Beerman Stores Corp. filed for bankruptcy and said some stores would be closed.

1970

Repp and Mundt Construction Co. began an eight-month, $561,00 remodeling project on the south wing of Bartholomew County Hospital which was added to the hospital during World War II.