Looking Back: Aug. 21, 2023

Ben Bush and Sarah Kittle, playing Tony and Maria, exchanged wedding vows during a scene from the Columbus Parks and Recreation Department’s presentation of “West Side Story” in 1973.

From The Republic archives

Aug. 21

2013

Construction crews worked double shifts to complete the $898,750 home-side bleachers at Columbus North’s Max Andress Football Stadium, increased in size to accommodate 2,632 fans, before the season’s first home game against Plainfield in three days.

1998

Smith Elementary School parents, students and staff packed a brand new gym to dedicate the school’s $9 million renovation which also included a new cafeteria, addition of eight classrooms, an elevator for disabled people and updating most areas of the entire school.

1973

A long-awaited policy on pregnancy leave for teachers was approved by Bartholomew Consolidated School Board.