Al Monical, left, the new Ramada Inn motel’s bar manager, and John Holloway, general manager, look over a list of kitchen equipment for the restaurant on Oct. 15, 1974.
From The Republic archives
2014
The Columbus North boys soccer team beat Scottsburg in the Bull Dogs’ sectional. Senior captain Jason Fier converted a penalty kick, which lead North to a 7-0 victory.
1999
The Custer Foundation and the River Rats commissioned artist Cathe Burris to paint a 4-foot by 8-foot mural at Columbus City Hall depicting Jack the Bum, a local legend from the first third of the 20th century.
1974
The Ramada Inn motel opened on State Road 46 west of Interstate 65, which included a 229-seat restaurant. The motel was built and owned by Westgate Investment Corporation.
