Looking Back, Sept. 30, 2023

Family members and friends of Collin Booher, center, celebrated as they crossed the finish line after completing the half marathon in 2013.

From The Republic archives

Sept. 30

2013

After more than a year of planning and exceptional community support, the inaugural Mill Race Marathon drew an estimated 4,800 runners and walkers and 12,000 to 15,000 spectators to downtown Columbus.

1998

Columbus East and Columbus North high school seniors scored higher on the SAT than any previous class and significantly higher than the state score.

1973

For the first time, Columbus North Bull Dogs broke into the top 20 in United Press International’s weekly football poll, positioned at No. 19 with three other teams.