Looking Back – Dec. 8

Hope Volunteer Fire Department treasurer Ed Stone walks through the truck bay of the new fire station on Dec. 3, 2014, in Hope.

From The Republic archives

2014

Goodwill Industries of Central Indiana Inc. announced its plans to build a second retail store and donation center in Columbus on the city’s west side. The 15,600-square-foot store was set to open by summer 2015.

1999

Thomas Brook, an administrator from Corydon, replaced Kevin Caress as the superintendent for Flat Rock-Hawcreek School Corp. Caress left to become superintendent of Community Schools of Frankfort.

1974

Led by Dale Spurlock, members of the Northside Junior High String Ensemble played Christmas music at the Festival of the Trees at The Commons.