Looking Back – Nov. 2

Nikita Purkey works on a cantilever she is building during a STEM lab for sixth grade students at Schmitt Elementary School on Oct. 16, 2015.

2015

Brian Russell of Columbus was elected to the board of directors of Jackson County Bank and its parent company, Bancorp of Southern Indiana.

2000

Lowe’s announced its plans to construct a 135,000-square-foot building across from Walmart on National Road, expected to cost $10 million. Dave Burt’s Chrysler dealership, which occupied the location, planned to move to Indiana 46, west of Interstate 65.

1975

The Columbus Arts Guild held its Fall Festival at The Commons, which included paintings, sculptures, weaving, photography, jewelry, pottery and other crafts.