Thursday, September 29, 2022

Retrospect

Children tested the equinox egg theory

Thirty-five years ago this week, local children were putting a school lesson to the test.
Indiana Gov. Evan Bayh visited Jay Co.

Thirty years ago this week, the governor spent some time in Jay County.
Arts Place announced plans to expand

Twenty-five years ago this week, Jay County Center for the Arts was planning an expansion.
Sloppy was just fine for Patriots in win

Twenty-five years ago this week, the Patriots were celebrating sloppy.
Frenchy’s Market missed its namesake

Twenty-five years ago this week, Frenchy’s Market was open for the first time without its founder.
Pennville teen won soap box derby

Twenty-five years ago this week a local youngster was celebrating a big victory.
Medal of Honor marker was dedicated

Twenty-five years ago this week, the community was recognizing the heroism of one of its own.
Meridian Street renovation project started

Twenty-five years ago this week a major road construction project got underway.
Hogsett visited Jay

Thirty years ago this week, a candidate for U.S. Senate visited Jay County.
Severe storms led to flooding

Twenty-five years ago this week, Jay County was dealing with more water than it wanted.
Race ended in confusion

Thirty years ago this week, competitors were attempting to figure out who won the Interstate Batteries Great American Race.
Damage cleared $1 million

Thirty-five years ago this week, local farmers were reeling from the results of a summer storm.
Jay made semi-state final, fell to Flashes

Thirty years ago this week, the Patriots had a day of celebration and of struggle.
Loblolly wetland preserve became a reality

Twenty-five years ago this week, a new nature preserve was being celebrated.
McClung finished second in the state

Twenty-five years ago this week, a Patriot was the state runner-up.

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