Looking Back – Dec. 1

Horst Glaser of Columbus holds photos from World War II Germany of himself, his older half-brother and their mother. After more than half a century of believing his sibling dead, Glaser received word to the contrary in 1998.

From The Republic archives

2013

Columbus East pulled out a 28-27 win against Fort Wayne Bishop Dwenger in the Class 4A state football finals at Lucas Oil Stadium, their first state trophy win since 1979.

1998

For the second time in less than a week, Columbus Parks and Recreation Department crews had to make emergency repairs to the Festival of Lights Winter Park display in Mill Race Park after it was damaged by vandals.

1973

The Happiness Singers of Owasso, Michigan presented a musical program at the Flintwood Wesleyan Church.