Looking Back – Nov. 8

Lucy Shireman, left, and Mrs. Raymond Morris, both Columbus Grange members, tack a quilt at The Commons on Nov. 7, 1975. The two operated one of the 45 booths there during the Christmas Bazaar.

2015

A newly-remodeled Buffalo Wild Wings opened its doors with a “Stadia” model, designed to give customers the experience of being at a sports game without ever having to leave Columbus.

2000

Columbus native Mike Pence defeated his Democratic opponent 52% to 39% with 85% of the vote counted in the race for Indiana’s 2nd Congressional District.

1975

Orville Pitts of Greensburg was elected president and Thurmagene Cunningham was elected vice president of the area Agency of Aging and Aged during a council meeting at The Commons.