Looking Back – Nov. 2

Columbus Animal Care Services were looking for a new home for Peter, a miniature pig, who was found wandering near Parkside Elementary School on Oct. 31, 2014.

From The Republic archives

2014

A miniature pig was found wandering near Parkside Elementary School and taken to Columbus Animal Care Services to look for a new home. Affectionately named “Peter,” the pig was fond of scratches and belly rubs.

1999

Caitlin Smith, 14, of Columbus was chosen to perform in Ballet Internationale’s presentation of “The Nutcracker” at the Children’s Museum in Indianapolis.

1974

Six people reported sightings of a “monster” in Mill Race Park in broad daylight. Witnesses told police it was green, hairy, six feet tall and had claws.