2008 Flood

EARTH DAY TREE MASSACRE: City clearcuts stretch of Main Street, shocks residents week before public meeting

EARTH DAY TREE MASSACRE: City clearcuts stretch of Main Street, shocks residents week before public meeting

About two weeks ago Franklin residents were shocked to find 25 trees, mostly on N. Main also three on W. Madison, spray-painted with a large fluorescent X, which ... (Read 351 times) 0 Full story

Fisherman spots Skypos in river

Fisherman spots Skypos in river

A local fisherman spotted Columbus’ local sculptures that had been missing in action since the flood swept through Columbus on June 7.  Skypos, or “the watcher”, which rested along side the People’s Trails in Mill Race Park, ... (Read 270 times) 0 Full story

Flood Wall Construction Begins At Columbus Regional Hospital

Flood Wall Construction Begins At Columbus Regional Hospital

WTIU's Stan Jastrebski reports on the beginning of construction for a FEMA-mandated wall to hold back waters in the next hundred-year flood for the Columbus Regional Hospital. ... (Read 362 times) 0 Full story

Amanda Taylor’s Thoughts on the Flood DVD

I just finished watching the DVD. I knew in advance that it was going to be emotional, but I didn’t have any idea it would be so powerful and moving. This DVD is awesome. The pictures and captions are so ... (Read 236 times) 0 Full story

Toyota Employees shared photos throught Columbus

Toyota Employees shared photos throught Columbus

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Larry Listens as the Mayor Talks

High Water mark Revealed at 17th Street and Mill Race Park

      Paul Franke, Larry Kleinhenz, Mayor Fred Armstrong and Carl Lienhoop all spoke at the 17th Street bridge while a group of people huddled around. Larry stated "just think we wouldn't have been able to stand here last year... its just amazing" then moments ... (Read 276 times) 0 Full story

1 year after the Flood – The Mayor to dedicate high water marks through out Columbus

  Its been almost one year after the flood hit Columbus Indiana and surrounding areas. Many people are still rebuilding their lives and some have just left their homes since they couldn’t afford or didn’t have insurance to cover the damages. The city is working on putting ... (Read 191 times) 0 Full story

Flood DVD productions closed

DVD Production Closed and will no longer be sold. The goal of helping the flood victims has been successful during the time of our production, we have however been told bootlegging of our DVD has been occurring which is one ... (Read 196 times) 0 Full story

Skypos returned home, artist Richard says “I’m relieved to see it home”

Skypos returned home, artist Richard says “I’m relieved to see it home”

I had every intention of being at the resurrection of Skopos today from 10am, I was going to stay until Skopos was placed back home, but I couldn’t make and with the heavy downpour I thought for sure it would ... (Read 431 times) 0 Full story

Sold over 49 DVD’s at Concert on City Hall Lawn

We sold all 49 DVDs at the Concert Saturday. I donated one to the Heritage Fund, to keep. I just can’t believe that we raised over $500 for the flood victims in less than 6 hours!!! We took the money ... (Read 219 times) 0 Full story

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