Around Columbus
June 16
2011
Temperatures upwards of 90 degrees for more than a week made for the hottest early June since 1934.
1996
Close to 400 hungry people attended Taste of Columbus, raising more than $6,300 for research and education for the prevention of heart disease just by sampling a variety of food prepared by 12 area food vendors.
1971
The former St. Paul Episcopal Church building on Eighth Street was purchased by City Rescue Mission with plans to provide overnight quarters, food, clothing and furnishings for people and families burned or flooded out of their home and for stranded travelers.
