Looking Back – February 3

Around Columbus

Feb. 3

2011

About 15,000 Bartholomew County residents lost power and an emergency shelter was opened at Columbus North High School after an icy blast of winter toppled trees and power lines.

1996

Clifford Town Council submitted an application to the Indiana Department of Commerce for a Community Focus Fund grant to help build a new community center.

1971

Columbus’ plan to buy eight new police cars was put on hold when bids from four local dealers were considerably higher than expected.