Tuesday, October 20, 2020

Retrospect

AG visited Jay

Campaign season was in full swing 25 years ago this week as Indiana’s attorney general made a visit to Jay County.
Rippy returned after his heart transplant

Thirty years ago this week, a Pennville man, and his new heart, received a warm welcome home.
Ceremony held for library

Twenty-five years ago this week, Jay County began the process of building a new library.
City sought historic status

Retrospect: Twenty-five years ago this week, the City of Portland was anticipating a special designation.
White spoke about AIDS

Twenty-five years ago this week, Jeanne White, the mother of AIDS victim Ryan White, visited Jay County.
Education system launched

Twenty-five years ago this week, Jay County residents were given a new educational opportunity.
Retrospect: Landfill section capped

Twenty years ago this week, a section of Jay County Landfill was being capped.
Oldest Deere displayed

Twenty-five years ago this week, the oldest known existing John Deere tractor was on display at Jay County Fairgrounds.
Patriots swept season opener

Thirty years ago this week, the Jay County High School volleyball team opened with a double dose of wins.
JCHS placed third with finals canceled

Twenty-five years ago this week, the Jay County High School Marching Patriots walked away with a third-place finish at the Indiana State Fair Band Day Contest with the finals rained out.
Walmart held 1st job fair

Twenty-five years ago this week, prospective workers lined up to apply for jobs at the Walmart store that was being constructed on the north side of Portland.
Retrospect: Reitenour was honored for long-distance races

Twenty-five years ago this week, a local man was honored for his cross-continent drives.
Volunteers built house in Portland

Twenty-five years ago this week, local volunteers were working on a Habitat for Humanity home on Franklin St. in Portland.
Head Start honored Rines

Twenty-five years ago this week, a local woman was being honored for her nearly 30 years in service to children.
Bike show was ready to begin

Twenty-five years ago this week, visitors to the Vintage Motor Bike Club meet at Jay County Fairgrounds were already in the county several days ahead of the event’s opening date.

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The Commercial Review, Jay County's Daily Newspaper
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