Former Bartholomew County Sheriff Jim McKinney was among countless homeowners who cleaned up broken limbs and other damage after a freak storm of hail, strobe-light like lightning flashes and 61/2 inches of rain hovered over most of the county for more than five hours in 1998.
From The Republic archives
Aug. 15
2013
REO Speedwagon played before a sold-out crowd during the annual Rock the Park concert organized by Columbus Area Arts Council.
1998
Bulldog Lanes on Indianapolis Road sustained about $500 damage when a fire started on the roof.
1973
Bartholomew County 4-H Fair Queen Diana Newsom was named second runner up at the Indiana State Fair queen contest.
